Tractor · 1975Unverified
John Deere 8430
John Deere 8430 — Generation II Series · 178 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
178 hp
Max power
116.0 kW
Weight
22010 to 22810 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional air-conditioning.Reference
Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank590.5 LReference
Drawbar (tested)116.0 kWReference
John DeereReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Idle RPM800-2300Reference
Operating RPM1500-2100Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Power at rated engine speed132.9 kWReference
Max power116.0 kWReference
Transmission
16-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionQuad-RangeReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)130.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)132.9 kWReference
Typeclosed center constant pressureReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Engine RPM1000@2100Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase317 cmReference
Weight22010 to 22810 poundsReference
Front tire18.4-34Reference
Rear tire18.4-34Reference
Ag front18.4-34Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Length567 cmReference
Width243 cmReference
Width300 cmReference
Height (exhaust)341 cmReference
Ground clearance49 cmReference
Front axle91 by 2438 mmReference
Front axle91 by 2997 mmReference
Rear axle91 by 2438 mmReference
Rear axle91 by 2997 mmReference
Front tread152 to 340 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 340 cmReference
Shipping9983 kgReference
Operating10346 kgReference
Ballasted10478 kgReference
8430 Serial Numbers
Location:On the tractor transmission case, rear.Reference
19751000Reference
19761690Reference
19773962Reference
19785323Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA850Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 4WDJune 3 - 10, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1179 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use44.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use43.9 l/hourReference
Max pull10207 kgReference
Speeds
With 18.4x34 tires.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.