Head to head · Utility

John Deere 6430 vs John Deere 6603

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 6430

Utility

power
113 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 6430 specs
John Deere 6603 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 6603

Utility

power
112 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
9
Full 6603 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 6430
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 6430 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
6430113 hp
6603112 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

6430 is in the 88th percentile; 6603 is in the 87th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6603 higher · +138 ci (+50%)
6430276 ci
6603414 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

6430 is in the 81st percentile; 6603 is in the 91st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 6603 higher · +2 (+50%)
64304
66036
Median Utility Tractor4

6430 is in the 50th percentile; 6603 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6430 higher · +3 (+33%)
643012
66039
Median Utility Tractor12

6430 is in the 50th percentile; 6603 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

6430 (A)6603 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model64306603—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model4045HL281 PowerTech E6068T—
Power Output113hp112hp▲ 6430+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,903RPM2,100RPM▲ 6603+197 RPM · +10%
Cylinders46▲ 6603+2 · +50%
Displacement276ci414ci▲ 6603+138 ci · +50%
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial power shiftPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
WidthNot recorded73in—
Operating Weight9,985lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
System TypeOpen-center load sensingOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
Front Tire Size420/85R24Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size460/85R38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory IIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,455lb4,828lb▲ 6603+373 lb · +8%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4x4 MFWD 4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric StarterSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
Coolant7gal4.9gal▲ 6430+2.1 gal · +43%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 6430John Deere 6603Difference
TypeOpen, Cab (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 88th percentile (113 hp)B · 87th percentile (112 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 91st percentile (414 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 35th percentile (9)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 3,197 lb
A · 70th percentile (4,455 lb)B · 73rd percentile (4,828 lb)
A · 6430B · 6603Median Utility Tractor
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