John DeereModel A
John Deere 4240
Row Crop
- power
- 110 hp
- displacement
- 466 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 4240 vs John Deere 6430 Premium
John DeereModel B
John Deere 6430 Premium
Row Crop
- power
- 106 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 4240
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 6430 Premium
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 4240 higher · +4 hp (+4%)4240110 hp
6430 Premium106 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
4240 is in the 32nd percentile; 6430 Premium is in the 29th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4240 higher · +190 ci (+69%)4240466 ci
6430 Premium276 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
4240 is in the 82nd percentile; 6430 Premium is in the 25th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 4240 higher · +2 (+50%)42406
6430 Premium4
Median Row Crop Tractor6
4240 is in the 50th percentile; 6430 Premium is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied424016
6430 Premium16
Median Row Crop Tractor16
4240 is in the 50th percentile; 6430 Premium is in the 50th · 1,200 models
4240 (A)6430 Premium (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 4240 | 6430 Premium | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | 4045HL480 PowerTech Plus | — |
| Power Output | 110hp | 106hp | ▲ 4240+4 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 6430 Premium+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 4240+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 466ci | 276ci | ▲ 4240+190 ci · +69% |
| Bore | 4.6in | 4.2in | ▲ 4240+0.4 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 4.8in | 5in | ▲ 6430 Premium+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 95.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Wheelbase | Not recorded | 94.5in | — |
| Operating Weight | 12,395lb | 10,615lb | ▲ 4240+1,780 lb · +17% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC) | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 420/85R24 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 460/85R38 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.5gal | 7.7gal | ▲ 6430 Premium+0.2 gal · +3% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 4240 | John Deere 6430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sound-Gard cab standard | ComfortGard Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 32nd percentile (110 hp)B · 29th percentile (106 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 82nd percentile (466 ci)B · 25th percentile (276 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 50th percentile (12,395 lb)B · 36th percentile (10,615 lb)
A · 4240B · 6430 PremiumMedian Row Crop Tractor