John Deere 8430 tractor specifications

1975 - 1978

1975 - 1978 Generation II SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA

John Deere 8430 Power

John Deere 8430 Power PTO (claimed):175 hp
130.5 kW
Drawbar (tested):155.56 hp
116.0 kW
PTO (tested):178.16 hp
132.9 kW
power test details ...

1975 - 1978

Generation II Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1179

Nebraska Tractor Test 1179
Diesel 16-speed 4WD June 3 - 10, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1179 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	178.16 hp 132.9 kW
Fuel use:	11.8 gal/hour 44.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	155.56 hp 116.0 kW
Fuel use:	11.6 gal/hour 43.9 l/hour
Max pull:	22,503 lbs 10207 kg

John Deere 8430 Engine

John Deere 8430 Engine John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel Fuel tank:156 gal
590.5 L
Engine details ...

1975 - 1978

Generation II Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	466 ci 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.5625x4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements
Compression:	15.5:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Idle RPM:	800-2300
Operating RPM:	1500-2100
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:	12

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x4 articulated 4WD
Steering:hydrostatic power
Brakes:hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional air-conditioning.
Transmission:16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

1975 - 1978

Generation II Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Quad-Range
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc

Speeds

Speeds
With 18.4x34 tires.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center constant pressure

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:III

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:1000
Engine RPM:1000@2100

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:125 inches
317 cm
Weight:22010 to 22810 pounds
Front tire:18.4-34
Rear tire:18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

1975 - 1978

Generation II Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

John Deere 8430 Tires

John Deere 8430 Tires
Ag front:	18.4-34
Ag rear:	18.4-34

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	125 inches 317 cm
Length:	223.5 inches 567 cm
Width:	95.8 inches 243 cm *Standard axle
	118.4 inches 300 cm *Long axle
Height (exhaust):	134.5 inches 341 cm
Ground clearance:	19.4 inches 49 cm
Front axle:	3.622 by 96 inches 91 by 2438 mm
Front axle:	3.622 by 118 inches 91 by 2997 mm
Rear axle:	3.622 by 96 inches 91 by 2438 mm
Rear axle:	3.622 by 118 inches 91 by 2997 mm
Front tread:	60 to 134 inches 152 to 340 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 134 inches 152 to 340 cm