
John DeereModel A
John Deere 6170R
Row Crop
- power
- 163 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
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Row Crop
Row Crop
How they compare
6170R is in the 63rd percentile; 7430 Premium is in the 65th · 1,206 models
6170R is in the 66th percentile; 7430 Premium is in the 69th · 1,409 models
6170R is in the 50th percentile; 7430 Premium is in the 50th · 1,417 models
6170R is in the 79th percentile; 7430 Premium is in the 66th · 1,350 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 6170R | 7430 Premium | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | PowerTech PVX | 6068HRW74 | — |
| Power Output | 163hp | 166hp | ▲ 7430 Premium+3 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 414ci | 414ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator-controlled power shift | Partial power shift and infinitely variable transmission (IVT) | — |
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199in | 189in | ▲ 6170R+10 in · +5% |
| Width | 100in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 124in | 120in | ▲ 6170R+4 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 18,255lb | 15,015lb | ▲ 6170R+3,240 lb · +22% |
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Pressure flow compensated (PFC) | Constant flow load sensing or closed-center pressure and flow compensated (Premium) | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent (Front and Rear) | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 420/90R30 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 480/80R46 | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-point hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | Category III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 11,310lb | 10,602lb | ▲ 6170R+708 lb · +7% |
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD 4WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc | — |
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.4gal | 7.4gal | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 6170R | John Deere 7430 Premium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ComfortView cab (standard) | ComfortGard Premium cab (standard) | — |
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