Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 6430 Premium vs New Holland 8340

New Holland 8340 Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland 8340

Row Crop

power
106 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 8340 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 6430 Premium
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8340

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
6430 Premium106 hp
8340106 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6430 Premium is in the 29th percentile; 8340 is in the 29th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8340 higher · +180 ci (+65%)
6430 Premium276 ci
8340456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6430 Premium is in the 25th percentile; 8340 is in the 80th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 8340 higher · +2 (+50%)
6430 Premium4
83406
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6430 Premium is in the 17th percentile; 8340 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6430 Premium higher · +4 (+33%)
6430 Premium16
834012
Median Row Crop Tractor16

6430 Premium is in the 50th percentile; 8340 is in the 27th · 1,200 models

6430 Premium (A)8340 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereNew Holland—
Model6430 Premium8340—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereFord—
Model4045HL480 PowerTech PlusGenesis—
Power Output106hp106hpSame
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,100RPM▲ 6430 Premium+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders46▲ 8340+2 · +50%
Displacement276ci456ci▲ 8340+180 ci · +65%
Bore4.2in4.4in▲ 8340+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled power shiftSynchroShift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
LengthNot recorded176in—
WidthNot recorded82.7in—
HeightNot recorded110in—
Wheelbase94.5inNot recorded—
Operating Weight10,615lb8,684lb▲ 6430 Premium+1,931 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Gear pump (SL)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
Front Tire Size420/85R24Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size460/85R38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
Coolant7.7gal5.3gal▲ 6430 Premium+2.4 gal · +45%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 6430 PremiumNew Holland 8340Difference
TypeComfortGard CabTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 25th percentile (276 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 27th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 36th percentile (10,615 lb)B · 24th percentile (8,684 lb)
A · 6430 PremiumB · 8340Median Row Crop Tractor
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