John DeereModel A
John Deere 6430 Premium
Row Crop
- power
- 106 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 6430 Premium vs Valtra 6550Hi
ValtraModel B
Valtra 6550Hi
Row Crop
- power
- 103 hp
- displacement
- 268 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 36
John DeereJohn Deere 6430 Premium
vs
ValtraValtra 6550Hi
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 6430 Premium higher · +3 hp (+3%)6430 Premium106 hp
6550Hi103 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
6430 Premium is in the 29th percentile; 6550Hi is in the 27th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 6430 Premium higher · +8 ci (+3%)6430 Premium276 ci
6550Hi268 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
6430 Premium is in the 25th percentile; 6550Hi is in the 21st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied6430 Premium4
6550Hi4
Median Row Crop Tractor6
6430 Premium is in the 17th percentile; 6550Hi is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 6550Hi higher · +20 (+125%)6430 Premium16
6550Hi36
Median Row Crop Tractor16
6430 Premium is in the 50th percentile; 6550Hi is in the 95th · 1,200 models
6430 Premium (A)6550Hi (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Valtra | — |
| Model | 6430 Premium | 6550Hi | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | SisuDiesel | — |
| Model | 4045HL480 PowerTech Plus | 44 ET | — |
| Power Output | 106hp | 103hp | ▲ 6430 Premium+3 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 6430 Premium+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 276ci | 268ci | ▲ 6430 Premium+8 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ 6550Hi+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.7in | ▲ 6430 Premium+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled power shift | HiTech three-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 179in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 89.8in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 108in | — |
| Wheelbase | 94.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 10,615lb | 10,274lb | ▲ 6430 Premium+341 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC) | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 420/85R24 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 460/85R38 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category 3 Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 6430 Premium | Valtra 6550Hi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ComfortGard Cab | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 29th percentile (106 hp)B · 27th percentile (103 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 25th percentile (276 ci)B · 21st percentile (268 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 95th percentile (36)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 36th percentile (10,615 lb)B · 33rd percentile (10,274 lb)
A · 6430 PremiumB · 6550HiMedian Row Crop Tractor