Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7R 290 vs John Deere 8430

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 7R 290

Row Crop

power
284 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7R 290 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
John DeereJohn Deere 7R 290
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John DeereJohn Deere 8430

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,157–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8430 higher · +5 hp (+2%)
7R 290284 hp
8430289 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7R 290 is in the 91st percentile; 8430 is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
7R 290548 ci
8430548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7R 290 is in the 96th percentile; 8430 is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7R 2906
84306
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7R 290 is in the 50th percentile; 8430 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8430 higher · +8,240 lb (+32%)
7R 29025,440 lb
843033,680 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7R 290 is in the 95th percentile; 8430 is in the 99th · 1,350 models

7R 290 (A)8430 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7R 2908430—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recordedPowerTech RG6090L001350—
Power Output284hp289hp▲ 8430+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPMNot recorded1,800RPM—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
Length218in219in▲ 8430+1 in · <1%
WidthNot recorded95.8in—
HeightNot recorded123in—
Operating Weight25,440lb33,680lb▲ 8430+8,240 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure-flow compensatedClosed center PFC—
Steering TypePower steeringPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
Front Tire Size420/85R34Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R50Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded17,719lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD RW8430P001459—
Drive TypeFront wheel assist with duals4WD—
Steering TypePower steeringPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7R 290John Deere 8430Difference
TypeNot recordedCommandView Cab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 91st percentile (284 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 · 95th percentile (25,440 lb)B · 99th percentile (33,680 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 89th percentile (218 in)B · 90th percentile (219 in)
A · 7R 290B · 8430Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 7R 290Full spec pageJohn Deere 8430