Head to head · Utility

Ford 9030 vs John Deere 6430 Premium Cab Tractor

Ford 9030 Tractor
FordModel A

Ford 9030

Utility

power
116 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 9030 specs
FordFord 9030
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 6430 Premium Cab Tractor

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 9030 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
9030116 hp
6430 Premium Cab Tractor115 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

9030 is in the 89th percentile; 6430 Premium Cab Tractor is in the 88th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6430 Premium Cab Tractor higher · +8 ci (+3%)
9030268 ci
6430 Premium Cab Tractor276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

9030 is in the 75th percentile; 6430 Premium Cab Tractor is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
90304
6430 Premium Cab Tractor4
Median Utility Tractor4

9030 is in the 50th percentile; 6430 Premium Cab Tractor is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 9030 higher · +86 lb (<1%)
903010,150 lb
6430 Premium Cab Tractor10,064 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

9030 is in the 86th percentile; 6430 Premium Cab Tractor is in the 86th · 5,107 models

9030 (A)6430 Premium Cab Tractor (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 9030John Deere 6430 Premium Cab TractorDifference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
Model90306430 Premium Cab Tractor—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 9030John Deere 6430 Premium Cab TractorDifference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
ModelBSD444T2240—
Power Output116hp115hp▲ 9030+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,300RPM▲ 9030+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci276ci▲ 6430 Premium Cab Tractor+8 ci · +3%
Bore4.4inNot recorded—
Stroke4.4inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecFord 9030John Deere 6430 Premium Cab TractorDifference
TypeHydrostaticSyncro Plus—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 9030John Deere 6430 Premium Cab TractorDifference
Length180inNot recorded—
Width81.3inNot recorded—
Height117inNot recorded—
Operating Weight10,150lb10,064lb▲ 9030+86 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 9030John Deere 6430 Premium Cab TractorDifference
System TypeClosed-center load-sensingNot recorded—
Steering TypeArticulated PowerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecFord 9030John Deere 6430 Premium Cab TractorDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded14.9R24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4R34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 9030John Deere 6430 Premium Cab TractorDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 9030John Deere 6430 Premium Cab TractorDifference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 9030John Deere 6430 Premium Cab TractorDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecFord 9030John Deere 6430 Premium Cab TractorDifference
Coolant6.4galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord 9030John Deere 6430 Premium Cab TractorDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 89th percentile (116 hp)B · 88th percentile (115 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 75th percentile (268 ci)B · 81st percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 86th percentile (10,150 lb)B · 86th percentile (10,064 lb)
A · 9030B · 6430 Premium Cab TractorMedian Utility Tractor
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