Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 4230 vs John Deere 6430 Premium

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John Deere 4230

Row Crop

power
100 hp
displacement
404 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 4230 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 6430 Premium higher · +6 hp (+6%)
4230100 hp
6430 Premium106 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

4230 is in the 25th percentile; 6430 Premium is in the 29th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4230 higher · +128 ci (+46%)
4230404 ci
6430 Premium276 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

4230 is in the 57th percentile; 6430 Premium is in the 25th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 4230 higher · +2 (+50%)
42306
6430 Premium4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

4230 is in the 50th percentile; 6430 Premium is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6430 Premium higher · +8 (+100%)
42308
6430 Premium16
Median Row Crop Tractor16

4230 is in the 16th percentile; 6430 Premium is in the 50th · 1,200 models

4230 (A)6430 Premium (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model42306430 Premium—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelJohn Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel4045HL480 PowerTech Plus—
Power Output100hp106hp▲ 6430 Premium+6 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,300RPM▲ 6430 Premium+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders64▲ 4230+2 · +50%
Displacement404ci276ci▲ 4230+128 ci · +46%
Bore4.3in4.2in▲ 4230+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.8in5in▲ 6430 Premium+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
TypePartially synchronized (Syncro-Range)Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
Length166inNot recorded—
Width89.6inNot recorded—
Height152inNot recorded—
WheelbaseNot recorded94.5in—
Operating Weight10,800lb10,615lb▲ 4230+185 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
System TypeClosed centerClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/85R24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded460/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discDifferential hydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
Coolant6gal7.7gal▲ 6430 Premium+1.7 gal · +28%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4230John Deere 6430 PremiumDifference
TypeOpen operator stationComfortGard Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 25th percentile (100 hp)B · 29th percentile (106 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 57th percentile (404 ci)B · 25th percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 37th percentile (10,800 lb)B · 36th percentile (10,615 lb)
A · 4230B · 6430 PremiumMedian Row Crop Tractor
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