Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8370R vs John Deere 8430

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8370R

Row Crop

power
323 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 8370R 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

▲ 8370R higher · +34 hp (+12%)
8370R323 hp
8430289 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8370R is in the 95th percentile; 8430 is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8370R548 ci
8430548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8370R is in the 96th percentile; 8430 is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8370R6
84306
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8370R is in the 50th percentile; 8430 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8370R higher · +7 (+44%)
8370R23
843016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8370R is in the 74th percentile; 8430 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

8370R (A)8430 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8370RJohn Deere 8430Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model8370R8430—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8370RJohn Deere 8430Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PSS (Serial No. RG6090U014981)PowerTech RG6090L001350—
Power Output323hp289hp▲ 8370R+34 hp · +12%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,800RPM▲ 8370R+300 RPM · +17%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8370RJohn Deere 8430Difference
TypeInfinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8370RJohn Deere 8430Difference
Length245in219in▲ 8370R+26 in · +12%
Width137in95.8in▲ 8370R+41.2 in · +43%
Height129in123in▲ 8370R+6 in · +5%
Operating Weight40,410lb33,680lb▲ 8370R+6,730 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8370RJohn Deere 8430Difference
System TypeClosed-center load sensing pressure flow compensatedClosed center PFC—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8370RJohn Deere 8430Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8370RJohn Deere 8430Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIVN/IIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity26,450lb17,719lb▲ 8370R+8,731 lb · +49%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8370RJohn Deere 8430Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD RW8430P001459—
Drive TypeMFWD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8370RJohn Deere 8430Difference
Starter Type12V electricElectric—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8370RJohn Deere 8430Difference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8370RJohn Deere 8430Difference
TypeCommandView III cabCommandView Cab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 95th percentile (323 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)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 74th percentile (23)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 99th percentile (40,410 lb)B · 99th percentile (33,680 lb)
A · 8370RB · 8430Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 8370RFull spec pageJohn Deere 8430