2430

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.

Knife-edge hydraulic rolling basket with internal basket scraper

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:

• Raised: allows the operator to raise the rolling baskets in harsh, muddy conditions
• Float: allows the operator to float the rolling baskets to lightly fluff soil
• Apply down pressure: allows the operator to adjust the basket pressure to provide consistent contact with the ground, provides a firm seedbed, and shatters root balls

The hydraulic rolling basket is offered with the knife-edge basket, which is the best for heavier, wet soil.

Coil-Tine Chisel Plow Harrow

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.

Frame construction offers:

• Consistent operating depth
• Level operation
• Restricts frame dip