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John Deere 8320T vs John Deere 8430T

Verdict: John Deere 8320T vs John Deere 8430T

The John Deere 8320T and the John Deere 8430T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8320T leads on rated power with 263 hp against 259 hp. John Deere 8430T is the lighter machine (13,059 kg vs 25,950 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 8320T 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 8320T 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
Fourth reverse at 1600 RPM.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
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
electro-hydraulic powerReference
electro-hydraulicReference
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)
132.3 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
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
246.1 LReference
246.1 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
Max power
132.3 kWReference
163.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
153.9 kWReference
192.8 kWReference
Engine
249.8 kWReference
Power
249.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
160.3 kWReference
190.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
175.3 kWReference
222.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
246.0 LReference
246.0 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
246.0 LReference
246.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
5Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
113.6 lpmReference
120.0 lpmReference
Total flow
160.9 lpmReference
160.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
6885 kgReference
6894 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
211.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
492.1 LReference
492.1 LReference
Max capacity
14288 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
226 cmReference
Weight
25950 to 26735 poundsReference
13059 kgReference
Length
557 cmReference
557 cmReference
Height (cab)
312 cmReference
312 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
55 cmReference
55 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
44 cmReference
44 cmReference
Shipping
11770 kgReference
Operating
12126 kgReference
Ballasted
13226 kgReference
Operating weight
13059 kgReference
8320T Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractorReference
Rear of tractor near PTOReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
150Reference
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
John Deere 8320T Tracks
Width
381 cmReference
381 cmReference
Length on ground
226 cmReference
Area on ground
3.4 m²Reference
Test results
Fuel use
45.0 l/hourReference
54.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
12091 kgReference
14602 kgReference
Speeds
8430T Serial Numbers
John Deere 8430T Tracks

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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