Head to head · Utility

John Deere 6420 vs John Deere 6430

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 6420

Utility

power
110 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 6420 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 6430

Utility

power
113 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 6430 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 6420
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 6430 higher · +3 hp (+3%)
6420110 hp
6430113 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

6420 is in the 87th percentile; 6430 is in the 88th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
6420276 ci
6430276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

6420 is in the 81st percentile; 6430 is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
64204
64304
Median Utility Tractor4

6420 is in the 50th percentile; 6430 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
642012
643012
Median Utility Tractor12

6420 is in the 50th percentile; 6430 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

6420 (A)6430 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model64206430—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech 4045HL0704045HL281 PowerTech E—
Power Output110hp113hp▲ 6430+3 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,300RPM1,903RPM▲ 6420+397 RPM · +21%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci276ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
TypeFully synchronizedSelective gear fixed ratio with partial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
Length163inNot recorded—
Width61.8inNot recorded—
Height98.3inNot recorded—
Operating Weight10,472lb9,985lb▲ 6420+487 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensatedOpen-center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
TypeIndependent rearIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/85R24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded460/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIICategory II—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity4,741lb4,455lb▲ 6420+286 lb · +6%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
Coolant3.6gal7gal▲ 6430+3.4 gal · +94%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6430Difference
TypeOpenOpen, Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 87th percentile (110 hp)B · 88th percentile (113 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 87th percentile (10,472 lb)B · 86th percentile (9,985 lb)
A · 6420B · 6430Median Utility Tractor
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