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John Deere 6430 Premium
John Deere 6430 Premium — Model year 2007-20092010-2012 · 115 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The John Deere 6430 Premium is a tractor model rated at approximately 115 horsepower, a mid-range figure for its class. It was produced from 2007 to 2012. The tractor features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with mechanical front-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The operating weight of the John Deere 6430 Premium is listed as 10064 to 10474 pounds, and it is suitable for operations of 200–800 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
115 hp
Max power
83.9 kW
Weight
10064 to 10474 pounds
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
131 rows
Recorded power
115 hp
Transmissions
16-speed partial power shift
Production years
2007-2012
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Original price$80,911 (2010)Reference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
ComfortGard Cab standard.Reference
Variants
6430basic tractorReference
Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)85.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)65.8 kWReference
John Deere 4045HL480 PowerTech PlusReference
variable geometry turbocharger dieselReference
4-cylinder 16-valveReference
liquid-cooled inline verticalReference
Displacement4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke105 x 127 mmReference
EmissionsTier IIIReference
Emission controlexhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)85.8 kWReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2300Reference
Idle RPM850-2460Reference
Operating RPM1500-2300Reference
Torque469.2 NmReference
Torque RPM1500Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Starter power3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity15.9 LReference
Coolant capacity29.1 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
John Deere 4045HL281 PowerTech EReference
turbocharged dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical inlineReference
The two-valve-per-cylinder PowerTech E engine was available as an option on the 6430 Premium and is the same engine offered on the basic Deere 6430. The PowerTech E engine's advantage was that it does not use exhaust gas recirculation (EGR).Reference
Bore/Stroke106 x 127 mmReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Compression19:1Reference
Max power83.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed72.3 kWReference
Max power65.8 kWReference
Max power87.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed82.0 kWReference
Transmission
16-speed partial power shiftReference
24-speed partial power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
TransmissionJohn Deere PowrQuad PlusReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity48.8 LReference
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with reverser. Push-button power shifts between gears. Range shift lever is synchronized using foot or optional push-button hand clutch. Reverser lever provides power shuttle between forward and reverse.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere AutoQuad PlusReference
Gears24 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity50.0 LReference
Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser. Similar to PowrQuad with added Auto mode. Auto mode automatically shifts gears to match load and throttle position.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere IVTReference
Typeinfinitely variable transmissionReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity60.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)70.8 kWReference
PTO (claimed)78.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)87.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system50.0 LReference
Hydraulic system60.2 LReference
Typeclosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Reference
Capacity50.0 LReference
Capacity60.2 LReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Rear valves2 to 4Reference
Pump flow109.8 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear TypeIIIN/II (optional)Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2313 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3279 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Front PTOoptionalReference
Front PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed78.2 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed85.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel181.7 LReference
Max capacity8997 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase240 cmReference
Weight10064 to 10474 poundsReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
Rear tire16.9R30Reference
Ag front10.00-16 (2WD)Reference
Ag front12.4R24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear16.9R30Reference
Rear axle78 by 2555 mmReference
Front tread148 to 243 cmReference
Front tread152 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread160 to 230 cmReference
Shipping4565 kgReference
Shipping4751 kgReference
Max Drawbar2249 kgReference
Max front axle2050 kgReference
Max front axle4399 kgReference
Max front axle5000 kgReference
Max front axle5801 kgReference
Max rear axle5998 kgReference
John Deere 6430 Premium attachments
front-end loaderReference
6430 Premium Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the front-right of the John Deere 6430 Premium tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps115Reference
Charging volts14Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
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John Deere 673 loaderReference
Test results
OECD 2418: diesel 4V 24-speed 4WDReference
OECD 2418: diesel 4V boost 24-speed 4WDReference
Diesel 4V 24-speed 4WDMarch 2007 - April 2007, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2418 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use24.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use22.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use23.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use23.5 l/hourReference
Max pull4887 kgReference
Diesel 4V boost 24-speed 4WDMarch 2007 - April 2007, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2418 fileReference
Fuel use25.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use25.0 l/hourReference
Speeds
With 18.4R38 rear tires.Reference
With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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