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Tillage EquipmentChisel Plow
The 2430 offers different rear attachment options to meet the unique agronomic needs of each producer. Producers have a choice of two rear attachments on the 2430 Chisel Plow.




The knife-edge rolling basket for the 2430 Chisel Plow is made of hardened steel and handles rock strikes and adverse conditions well. The ease of down pressure adjustability allows the tool to adapt to changing field conditions. The internal basket scraper allows for a uniform field finish in wet conditions because baskets do not need to be raised out of the ground to avoid plugging; they can remain in the ground 100 percent of the time.
The John Deere 2430 Chisel Plow offers an active hydraulic rolling basket that gives the operator wide-ranging adjustability for a variety of conditions. The drawbars and rolling basket on the rear harrow are built with strength in mind for the demanding fall conditions. The system was designed to have the ability to run the rolling baskets in three different positions to finish and level the soil:
The hydraulic rolling basket is offered with the knife-edge basket, which is the best for heavier, wet soil.

The Coil-Tine Chisel Plow Harrow is designed specifically for the 2430 Chisel Plows. Harrow performance has grown increasingly important over the last few years as soil profile finish and residue-handling capability are on the top of the list for producers. Both attributes are standouts on this heavy harrow.


The 2430 Chisel Plow is available in rigid and rigid fold, three-section folding, and five-section folding frame models.
Models
Type of fold
Standards
Rigid
Non-fold or horizontal fold
TruPosition™ or
Tru-Depth
Flexible
Three-section
over-center fold
TruPosition or
Tru-Depth
Flexible
Five-section
over-center fold
TruPosition
Rigid configurations
Working widths
Centerframe size
Transport width
3.35 m to 4.47 m (11 ft to 14 ft, 8 in.)
3.66 m (12 ft) non-folding
3.35 m to 4.9 m (11 ft to 16 ft)
4.3 m to 5.4 m (14 ft to 17 ft, 8 in.)
4.6 m (15 ft) non-folding
5.3 m to 6.4 m (17.5 ft to 21 ft)
3.66 m (12 ft) folding
Three-section configurations
Working widths
Centerframe size
Transport width
6.4 m to 7.5 m (21 ft to 24 ft, 7 in.)
3.05 m (10 ft)
4.8 m (15.3 ft)
7.6 m to 8.7 m (25 ft to 28 ft, 8 in.)
7.04 m to 7.8 m (23 ft, 1 in. to 25 ft, 9 in.)
3.66 m (12 ft)
5.5 m (17.58 ft)
8.2 m to 9.3 m (27 ft to 30 ft, 8 in.)
9.2 m to 10.3 m (30 ft, 4 in. to 33 ft, 8 in.)
10.7 m to 11.35 m (35 ft to 37 ft, 3 in.)
9.14 m to 9.9 m (30 ft to 32 ft, 3 in.)
4.6 m (15 ft)
6.375 m (20.58 ft)
10.4 m to 11.6 m (34 ft, 2 in. to 38 ft, 2 in.)
12.2 m to 12.9 m (40 ft to 42 ft, 3 in.)
Five-section configurations
Working widths
Centerframe size
Transport width
13.4 m to 14.2 m (44 ft to 46 ft, 8 in.)
3.66 m (12 ft)
5.3 m (17.25 ft)
14.2 m to 15.2 m (46 ft, 9 in. to 50 ft)
15.85 m to 16.7 m (52 ft to 54 ft, 8 in.)
14.3 m to 15.2 m (46 ft, 11 in. to 49 ft, 10 in.)
4.6 m (15 ft)
6.1 m (20 ft)
16.8 m to 17.6 m (55 ft to 57 ft, 10 in.)
18.3 m to 19.2 m (60 ft, 2 in. to 63 ft)
NOTE: Tru-Depth standards are available through 10 m (33 ft) only.

The 2430 Chisel Plow has excellent residue-handling capability in primary tillage at all residue levels.
Typical percentages of residue cover remaining from the 2430 are listed in the following table. The percentages do not consider variables such as the condition of the residue, speed, and soil type.
For machines with 305-mm (12-in.) spacing:
Starting
residue
cover
(percent)
Remaining non-fragile*
residue cover
(percent)
Remaining fragile**
residue cover
(percent)
406-mm (16-in.) sweeps
51-mm x 356-mm (2-in. x 14-in.) chisel point
102-mm x 368-mm (4-in. x 14.5-in.) shovel
406-mm (16-in.) sweeps
51-mm x 356-mm (2-in. x 14-in.) chisel point
51-mm x 356-mm (2-in. x 14-in.) chisel point
406-mm (16-in.) sweeps
51-mm x 356-mm (2-in. x 14-in.) chisel point
100
80
70
100
80
70
100
80
70
90
72
65
90
72
65
90
72
65
80
65
56
80
65
56
80
65
56
70
55
50
70
55
50
70
55
50
60
50
42
60
50
42
60
50
42
50
40
35
50
40
35
50
40
35
40
32
28
40
32
28
40
32
28
*Non-fragile residue includes crops like corn, sorghum, wheat than 1585.8 L [45 bu]).
**Fragile residue includes crops like soybeans, edible beans, peas, wheat (under 1585.8 L [45 bu]), sunflower, peanuts, and cotton.
For machines with 406-mm (16-in.) spacing:
Starting
residue
cover
(percent)
Remaining non-fragile*
residue cover
(percent)
Remaining fragile**
residue cover
(percent)
457-mm (18-in.) sweeps
51-mm x 356-mm (2-in. x 14-in.) chisel point
102-mm x 368-mm (4-in. x 14.5-in.) shovel
76-mm x 610-mm (3-in. x 24-in.) shovel
457-mm (18-in.) sweeps
51-mm x 356-mm (2-in. x 14-in.) chisel point
102-mm x 368-mm (4-in. x 14.5-in.) shovel
76-mm x 610-mm (3-in. x 24-in.) shovel
100
83
73
63
63
55
50
45
45
90
75
68
58
58
50
45
40
40
80
68
59
53
53
45
40
35
35
70
58
53
45
45
38
35
30
30
60
53
45
38
38
33
30
27
27
50
43
38
33
33
27
25
22
22
40
35
31
28
28
22
20
18
18
*Non-fragile residue includes crops like corn, sorghum, and wheat (more than 45 bu).
**Fragile residue includes crops like soybeans, edible beans, peas, wheat (under 45 bu), sunflower, peanuts, and cotton.

Operators are requiring faster field working speeds, larger implements, and tractors because of a dramatic increase in farm size. The market is asking for and receiving tractors with more torque, more weight, and more horsepower.
Accommodating 600 engine horsepower tractors requires more from implement frame and hitch components, including thicker frame tubes, additional diagonal bracing, and frame gussets.
The frame is constructed of continuous 102-mm x 102-mm (4-in. x 4-in.) cross members inserted through 51-mm x 152-mm (2-in. x 6-in.), 76-mm x 152-mm (3-in. x 6-in.), and 102-mm x 152-mm (4-in. x 6-in.) fore-aft members. The mainframe boasts a structure made up of 102-mm x 152-mm (4-in. x 6-in.) fore-aft tubes.
The large frame member sizes, joint welds, and wheel module placement adds to the structural integrity, providing a stable front-to-rear and side-to-side operation.
| Working widths - Rigid frame | Option 1 3.56 to 5.28 m 11.67 to 17.33 ft 3.05 to 5.49 m 10 to 18 ft |
|---|---|
| Transport width -Rigid frame | - |
| Maximum depth | Rigid, TruPosition: max: 20.32 cm 8 in. Spring-reset TruDepth: max: 30.5 cm 12 in. |
| Miles per hour | 8 to 11.3 km/h 5 to 7 mph |
| Horsepower per foot | 14.7 to 24.5 kW/m 6.0 to 10 hp/ft Rigid and TruPosition standards on spacing: 30.5 cm 12 in. 11 to 18.35 kW/m 4.5 to 7.5 hp/ft Rigid and TruPosition standards on spacing of: 40.6 cm 16 in. 14.7 to 34.3 kW/m (6.0 to 14 hp/ft) - Spring-reset and TruDepth standards on spacing of: 30.5 cm (12 in.) 11 to 26.9 kW/m (4.5 to 11 hp/ft) - Spring-reset and TruDepth standards on spacing of 40.6 cm (16 in.) |
| Standard spacings - Inches | 30.5 cm 12 in. 40.6 cm 16 in. |
| Type | Drawn Rigid, 3-Section Drawn Flex C-Shank, 5-Section Drawn Flex C-Shank |
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| Rigid frame | Option 1 3.56 to 5.28 m 11.67 to 17.33 ft |
|---|---|
| Drawn rigid fold | Option 1 5.3 to 6.25 m 17.5 to 20.5 ft |
| 3-section | Option 1 6.65 to 8.5 m 21.83 to 28 ft Mainframe: 3.05 m 10 ft Option 2 7.2 to 11.79 m 23.6 to 38.7 ft Mainframe: 3.66 m 12 ft Option 3 9.35 to 13.1 m 30.67 to 43 ft Mainframe: 4.57 m 15 ft |
| 5-section | Option 1 13.4 to 16.66 m 44 to 54.67 ft Mainframe: 3.66 m 12 ft Option 2 14.33 to 19.2 m 47 to 63 (15 mainframe) ft Mainframe: 4.57 m 15 ft |
| Rigid frame | Option 1 3.05 to 5.49 m 10 to 18 ft |
|---|---|
| Drawn rigid fold | Option 1 3.35 to 4.88 m 11 to 16 ft |
| 3-section | Option 1 4.67 m 15.33 ft Mainframe: 3.05 m 10 ft Option 2 5.36 m 17.58 ft Mainframe: 3.66 m 12 ft Option 3 6.27 m 20.58 ft Mainframe: 4.57 m 15 ft |
| 5-section | Option 1 5.26 m 17.25 ft Mainframe: 3.66 m 12 ft Option 2 Mainframe: 6.1 m 20 ft Mainframe: 4.57 m 15 ft |
| Rigid frame | - |
|---|---|
| Rigid over-center fold | - |
| 3-section | Option 1 3.3 to 4.2 m 10.83 to 13.75 ft Mainframe: 3.05 m 10 ft Option 2 3.28 to 5.05 m 10.75 to 16.58 ft Mainframe: 3.66 m 12 ft Option 3 3.89 to 5.36 m 12.75 to 17.58 ft Mainframe: 4.57 m 15 ft |
| 5-section | Option 1 4.37 to 4.98 m 14.33 to 16.33 ft Mainframe: 3.66 m 12 ft Option 2 4.4 to 5.3 m 14.42 to 17.42 ft Mainframe: 4.57 m 15 ft |
| Maximum depth | Rigid, TruPosition: maximum: 20.32 cm 8 in. Spring-reset TruDepth: maximum: 30.5 cm 12 in. |
|---|
| Miles per hour | 8-11.3 km/h 5 to 7 mph |
|---|
| Horsepower per foot | 14.7 to 24.5 kW/m kW 6.0 to 10 hp/ft Rigid and TruPosition standards on spacing: 30.5 cm 12 in. 11 to 18.35 kW/m 4.5 to 7.5 hp/ft Rigid and TruPosition standards on spacing of: 40.6 cm 16 in. 14.7 to 34.3 kW/m (6.0 to 14 hp/ft) - Spring-reset and TruDepth standards on spacing of: 30.5 cm (12 in.) 11 to 26.9 kW/m (4.5 to 11 hp/ft) - Spring-reset and TruDepth standards on spacing of 40.6 cm (16 in.) |
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| Option 1 | TruSet Tillage In-cab controls and Single-point crank-adjust |
|---|---|
| Option 2 | Single-point crank-adjust |
| Option 3 | - |
| Standard | - |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | - |
| Option 2 | - |
| Standard | - |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | - |
| Option 2 | - |
| Description | Floating Tubular T-Hitch: on Rigid and 3-section: 15.2x25.4 cm 6x10 in. On 5-section: 15.2x30.5 cm 6x12 in. |
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| Tubing | High strength, box beam steel cross tubes: 10.2x10.2 cm 4x4 in. End tubes, patented 4-bar tube-through-tube frame design, welded construction: 5.08x12.7 cm 2x5 in. |
|---|---|
| Number of ranks | - |
| Fore-and-aft | 340.4 cm 134 in. |
| Underframe clearance | Rigid and TruPosition: 71.1 cm 28 in. Spring-reset and TruDepth: 81.3 cm 32 in. |
| Inches | 30.5 cm 12 in. 40.6 cm 16 in. |
|---|
| Option 1 | Spec 3.2x5.08x81.3 cm 1.25x2x32 in. Maximum operating depth 20.3 cm 8 in. Underframe clearance 81.3 cm 32 in. Spacing 30.5 cm 12 in. 40.6 cm 16 in. Spring-reset |
|---|---|
| Option 2 | Spec 3.2x5.08x71.1 cm 1.25x2x28 in. Trip height 25.4 cm 10 in. Maximum operating depth 30.5 cm 12 in. Underframe clearance 71.1 cm 28 in. Spacing 30.5 cm 12 in. 40.6 cm 16 in. TruPosition |
| Option 3 | Spec 3.2x5.08x81.3 cm 1.25x2x32 in. Trip height 27.9 cm 11 in. Maximum operating depth 30.5 cm 12 in. Underframe clearance 81.3 cm 32 in. Spacing 30.5 cm 12 in. 40.6 cm 16 in. TruDepth |
| Option 4 | - |
| Choices | Variety of sweeps, shovels, and chisel points |
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| Centerframe depth control wheels and tires | Option 1 Drawn Rigid: Castering Front and Walk-Over Tandem Rear with (6) IF280/70R15 134D Tires Option 2 3-section: 6.4 to 8.7 m 21 to 28.7 ft Center Frame - 10 ft 3.05 m Castering Front with (2) IF280/70R15 134D Tires and Single Rear with (2) IF 320/70R15 144D Tires on Center Frames Option 3 3-section mainframe of: 6.7 to 10.3 m 22 to 33.67 ft (3.7-m [12-ft] Center Frame) Castering Front and Walkover TandemTM Rear with (6) IF 280/70R15 134D Tires on Center Frames Option 4 3-section: mainframe: 10.7 to 11.4 m 35 to 37.25 ft (3.7-m [12-ft] Center Frame) 0 through 11.79 m Castering Front and Walkover TandemTM Rear with (6) IF 280/70R15 134D Tires on Center Frame Option 5 5-section: 13.4 to 16.8 m 44 to 55 ft Castering Front and Walk-over™ Tandem Rear with (6) IF 320/70R15 144D Tires on Center Frames Option 6 5-section: 18.6 m 61 ft Castering Front and Walk-over™ Tandem Rear with (2) IF 320/70R15 144D Tires on Center Frames (4) 285/70R19.5 |
|---|---|
| Wing frame wheels and tires | Option 1 3-section: (6) 11L-15FI Load Range D Option 2 5-section: 13.4 to 16.8 m 44 to 55 ft Castering Front with (2) 11L-15FI Load Range D and Walk-over™ Tandem Rear with (4) 12.5L-15FI Load Range F on Inner Wing Frames Castering Front and Walkover Tandem Rear with (6) 11L-15FI Load Range D on Outer Wing Frames Option 3 5-section: 18.6 m 61 ft Castering Front (2) 280/70R15 and Walk-over™ Tandem Rear with (4) 320/70R15 on Inner Wing Frames Castering Front and Walk-over™ Tandem Rear with (6) 280/70R15 on Outer Wing Frames |
| Stabilizer wheels | - |
| Option 1 | - |
|---|---|
| Option 2 | - |
| Option 3 | - |
| Option 1 | - |
|---|---|
| Option 2 | - |
| Option 3 | - |
| Tubing size | Rectangular box construction: 7.62x12.7 cm 3x5 in. |
|---|---|
| Telescoping | Yes |
| Tongue weight rating | 45.4 kg 100 lb |
| GVW | 10,000 |
| Wiring harness for transport lights | includes Y-harness, allowing both the 2430 and towed implement lights to work simultaneously |
| Hydraulic hoses and couplers | Available as field attachment |
| Description | 3-year frame and standard warranty |
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| Opton 1 | Rear Attachment Options: -Coil-tine Harrow -Hydraulic Knife-edge Rolling Basket |
|---|---|
| Option 2 | - |
| Option 3 | - |
| Option 4 | - |
| Option 5 | - |
| Date collected | - |
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