Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7280R vs John Deere 8430

John Deere 7280R Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 7280R

Row Crop

power
238 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7280R specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8430

Row Crop

power
289 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8430 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8430 higher · +51 hp (+21%)
7280R238 hp
8430289 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7280R is in the 85th percentile; 8430 is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
7280R548 ci
8430548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7280R is in the 96th percentile; 8430 is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7280R6
84306
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7280R is in the 50th percentile; 8430 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8430 higher · +9,920 lb (+42%)
7280R23,760 lb
843033,680 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7280R is in the 92nd percentile; 8430 is in the 99th · 1,350 models

7280R (A)8430 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7280R8430—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PVXPowerTech RG6090L001350—
Power Output238hp289hp▲ 8430+51 hp · +21%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,800RPM▲ 7280R+300 RPM · +17%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
TypeInfinitely variable transmissionFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
LengthNot recorded219in—
WidthNot recorded95.8in—
HeightNot recorded123in—
Operating Weight23,760lb33,680lb▲ 8430+9,920 lb · +42%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Closed center PFC—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
Front Tire Size16.9R30Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
Hitch Type3/3NThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,200lb17,719lb▲ 8430+2,519 lb · +17%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD RW8430P001459—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8430Difference
TypeCommandView II cabCommandView Cab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 85th percentile (238 hp)B · 92nd percentile (289 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 92nd percentile (23,760 lb)B · 99th percentile (33,680 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 11,023 lb
A · 72nd percentile (15,200 lb)B · 79th percentile (17,719 lb)
A · 7280RB · 8430Median Row Crop Tractor
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