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John Deere 8320 vs John Deere 8430T

Verdict: John Deere 8320 vs John Deere 8430T

The John Deere 8320 and the John Deere 8430T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8320 leads on rated power with 263 hp against 259 hp. John Deere 8430T is the lighter machine (13,059 kg vs 20,030 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8430T is the newer design (2006 vs 2002). In short: choose the John Deere 8320 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8430T if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 8320 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8430T Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
263 hp
259 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4R46 rear tires.Reference
Full power shift transmission operated with right-hand control lever. Transmission defaults to gear 7-forward and 2-reverse on startup, although this may be re-programmed. Automatic PowerShift (APS) enables automatic shifting to maintain engine load.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Variants
8320
wheeled tractorReference
8430
row-crop tractorReference
8320T
crawlerReference
8430T
crawler tractorReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
196.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
186.4 kWReference
Engine (max)
199.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
141.2 kWReference
163.9 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 129 mmReference
118 x 136 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
186.4 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
196.1 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
205.1 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
199.8 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common rail (HPCR)Reference
Air cleaner
dry with secondary elementReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
900-2300Reference
900-2200Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
1500-2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
34.0 LReference
40.0 LReference
Oil capacity
149.9 LReference
246.1 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
Max power
141.2 kWReference
163.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
163.0 kWReference
192.8 kWReference
Engine
249.8 kWReference
Power
249.8 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
160.3 kWReference
190.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
184.9 kWReference
222.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
149.9 LReference
246.0 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
149.9 LReference
246.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
5Reference
3 to 5Reference
SCV flow
113.6 lpmReference
Total flow
160.9 lpmReference
160.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
6885 kgReference
6894 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
4989 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
1000@2000Reference
Pump flow
120.0 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
211.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
605.6 LReference
492.1 LReference
Front hubs
4.0 LReference
Front diff.
13.4 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
302 cmReference
226 cmReference
Weight
20030 to 22450 poundsReference
13059 kgReference
Front tire
16.9R30Reference
Rear tire
18.4R46Reference
Ag front
16.9R30Reference
Ag rear
18.4R46Reference
Length
538 cmReference
557 cmReference
Height (cab)
305 cmReference
312 cmReference
Front axle
MFWD ILSReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
119 by 3009 mmReference
4WD Front tread
152 to 203 cmReference
ILS Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
10183 kgReference
Operating
9085 kgReference
Max Drawbar
4536 kgReference
Operating weight
13059 kgReference
Clearance (rear axle)
55 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
44 cmReference
8320 Serial Number Location
8320 Serial Numbers
2002
1001Reference
2003
10001Reference
2004
20001Reference
2005
30001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
150Reference
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
47.7 l/hourReference
54.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
11444 kgReference
14602 kgReference
Speeds
8430T Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractor near PTOReference
John Deere 8430T Tracks
Width
381 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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