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Overview

The John Deere 6430 is a farm tractor produced in Mannheim, Germany, between 2007 and 2012, featuring a 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It is equipped with a hydrostatic power steering system, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and offered with various transmission options including the SyncroPlus, PowrReverser, and PowrQuad configurations.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Metrics: The Nebraska Tractor Test recorded a maximum drawbar power of 102.6 hp and a maximum pull of 10,775 lbs, while the OCED test 1987 measured a maximum PTO power of 111.06 hp.
Engine and Mechanical Configuration: The tractor utilizes a John Deere PowerTech E engine with 115 to 120 gross hp, a 19:1 compression ratio, and a 43.6-gallon fuel capacity, supported by an open-center load sensing hydraulic system with 2900 psi pressure.
Transmission and Hitch Specifications: Available with up to 24 forward and reverse gears, the platform includes a rear Type II/III hitch with a 4,450 lb lift capacity at 24 inches and a 94.5-inch wheelbase.

Production

Description Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dual dry element / dual dry element
Bore/Stroke 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) / 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression 19:1 / 19:1
Coolant capacity 28 qts (ROPS) (26.5 L) / 28 qts (ROPS) (26.5 L)
Description John Deere 4045HL281 PowerTech E / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled vertical inline / Original engine, used in the basic 6330 from 2007 through the 2009 model year. / John Deere 4045HL288 PowerTech E / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled vertical inline / Replacement engine, first used in the 2010 model year.
Displacement 276 ci (4.5 L) / 276 ci (4.5 L)
Emissions Tier III
Exhaust valve clearance 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) / 0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Firing order 1-3-4-2 / 1-3-4-2
Idle RPM 850-2460 / 850-2460
Intake valve clearance 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) / 0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Oil capacity 16.8 qts (15.9 L) / 16.8 qts (15.9 L)
Operating RPM 1500-2300 / 1500-2300
Rated Power (gross) 115 hp (85.8 kW) / 120 hp (89.5 kW)
Rated RPM 2300 / 2300
Starter power 4.0 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts 12
Torque 344 lb-ft (466.5 Nm) / 356 lb-ft (482.7 Nm)
Torque RPM 1500 / 1600
Drawbar (tested) 88.45 hp (66.0 kW)
Engine (gross) 120 hp (89.5 kW)
PTO (claimed) 90 hp (67.1 kW)
PTO (tested) 111.06 hp (82.8 kW)

Transmission

Clutch wet disc
Description Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting. / Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-E) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting.
Gears 12 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse
Oil capacity 54.8 qts (51.9 L) / 54.8 qts (51.9 L) / 51.6 qts (48.8 L) / 52.8 qts (50.0 L)
Transmission John Deere SyncroPlus / John Deere PowrReverser / John Deere PowrQuad / John Deere PowrQuad
Type fully synchronized / synchronized with power shuttle / partial power shift / partial power shift
Transmission type 12-speed fully synchronized / 16-speed synchronized with power shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partial power shift
Transmission type 12-speed fully synchronized / 16-speed synchronized with power shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Description Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive 4x2 2WD
Steering hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel 43.6 gal (165.0 L)
Hydraulic system 13.7 gal (51.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 13.7 gal (51.9 L)
Pressure 2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow 21.1 gpm (79.9 lpm)
Type open-center load sensing
Valves 1 to 3

Hitch

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) 4,450 lbs (2018 kg)
Rear Type II/III

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery volts 12
Charging amps 115
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance 18.5 inches (46 cm)
Weight 10,000 lbs (4536 kg)
Wheelbase 94.5 inches (240 cm)
Weight 10,000 lbs (4536 kg)
Wheelbase 94.5 inches (240 cm)

6430 Serial Number Location

Description On the main tractor frame, right side, above the front axle.

OCED Tractor Test 1987

Description Diesel 16-speed 4WDApril 12 - 25, 2011Link: OCED Tractor Test 1987 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 6.7 gal/hour (25.4 l/hour) / 6.8 gal/hour (25.7 l/hour) / 6.7 gal/hour (25.4 l/hour) / 6.8 gal/hour (25.7 l/hour)
Max power 111.06 hp (82.8 kW) / 88.45 hp (66.0 kW)
Max pull 10,125 lbs (4592 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 102.46 hp (76.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 105.41 hp (78.6 kW)

References

Description 6030 and 7030 Series Tractors published in 2007, by John Deere / Specialty Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere / Specialty Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere

Speeds

Description With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires.

Variants

6430 Premium premium cab and upgraded features

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S630
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Test Date: March - April, 2007
Location: DLG Test Centre, Technology and Farm inputs, Max-Eyth-Weg 1, D-64823 Gross-Umstadt, Germany

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

No PTO performance data available.