John Deere
2430 3-Section Drawn Flexible C-Shank Chisel Plow 10 Ft. Centerframe, 25 Ft. Chisel Plow
Chisel Plows and Coulter Chisels
2430 25-ft chisel plow for residue management, compaction reduction, and seedbed preparation.
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Model / part number: 4742N
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs6 specifications
- Maximum Operating Depth
- Rigid, TruPosition: 20.32 cm (8 in.); TruDepth: 30.5 cm (12 in.)
- Operating Speed (Imperial)
- 5 - 7 mph
- Operating Speed (Metric)
- 8 - 11.3 km/h
- Horsepower Required
- 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.)
- Standard Spacings (Imperial)
- 12, 16 in.
- Standard Spacings (Metric)
- 30.5, 40.6 cm
Working Widths4 specifications
- 3 Section Option 1 (Imperial)
- 21.83 - 43 ft
- 3 Section Option 1 (Metric)
- 6.65 - 13.11 m
- 3 Section Option 1 Mainframe (Imperial)
- 10.0 ft
- 3 Section Option 1 Mainframe (Metric)
- 3.05 m
Transport Width2 specifications
- 3 Section Option 1 Mainframe (Imperial)
- 10.0 ft
- 3 Section Option 1 Mainframe (Metric)
- 3.05 m
Transport Height4 specifications
- 3 Section Option 1 (Imperial)
- 10.83 - 17.58 ft
- 3 Section Option 1 (Metric)
- 3.30 - 5.36 m
- 3 Section Option 1 Mainframe (Imperial)
- 10.0 ft
- 3 Section Option 1 Mainframe (Metric)
- 3.05 m
Operation Depth1 specifications
- Maximum Operating Depth
- Rigid, TruPosition: 20.32 cm (8 in.); TruDepth: 30.5 cm (12 in.)
Operating Speed2 specifications
- Operating Speed (Imperial)
- 5 - 7 mph
- Operating Speed (Metric)
- 8 - 11.3 km/h
Horsepower Required1 specifications
- Horsepower Required
- 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.)
Depth Control2 specifications
- Option 1
- TruSet™ Tillage in-cab controls and single-point crank-adjust
- Option 2
- Single-point crank-adjust
Hitch1 specifications
- Hitch 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.)
Frame4 specifications
- Tubing
- High strength, box beam steel cross tubes: 10.2x10.2 cm (4x4 in.); End tubes, patented four-bar tube-through-tube frame design, welded construction: 5.08x12.7 cm (2x5 in.)
- Fore And Aft (Imperial)
- 134.0 in.
- Fore And Aft (Metric)
- 340.4 cm
- Underframe Clearance
- Rigid and TruPosition: 71.1 cm (28 in.); TruDepth: 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Standard Spacings2 specifications
- Standard Spacings (Imperial)
- 12, 16 in.
- Standard Spacings (Metric)
- 30.5, 40.6 cm
Standard Options11 specifications
- Option 3
- TruDepth
- Option 3 Spec (Imperial)
- 1.25x2x32 in.
- Option 3 Spec (Metric)
- 3.2x5.08x81.3 cm
- Option 3 Trip Height (Imperial)
- 11.0 in.
- Option 3 Trip Height (Metric)
- 27.9 cm
- Option 3 Maximum Operating Depth (Imperial)
- 12.0 in.
- Option 3 Maximum Operating Depth (Metric)
- 30.5 cm
- Option 3 Underframe Clearance (Imperial)
- 32.0 in.
- Option 3 Underframe Clearance (Metric)
- 81.3 cm
- Option 3 Spacing (Imperial)
- 12. 16 in.
- Option 3 Spacing (Metric)
- 30.5, 40.6 cm
Ground-Engaging Components1 specifications
- Ground Engaging Component Choices
- Variety of sweeps, shovels, and chisel points
Wheels4 specifications
- Centerframe Depth Control Wheels And 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 two IF280/70R15 134D tires and single rear with two IF 320/70R15 144D tires on center frames
- Centerframe Depth Control Wheels And Tires Option 3
- 3-section Mainframe: 6.7 to 10.3 m (22 to 33.67 ft); Center frame: 3.7 m or 12 ft; Castering front and Walk-Over™ tandem rear with six IF 280/70R15 134D tires on center frames
- Centerframe Depth Control Wheels And Tires Option 4
- 3-section: Mainframe: 10.7 to 11.4 m (35 to 37.25 ft); Center frame: 3.7 m or 12 ft (0 to 11.79 m); Castering front and Walk-Over™ tandem rear with six IF 280/70R15 134D tires on center frame
- Wing Frame Wheels And Tires Option 1
- 3-section: Six 11L-15FI load range D
Rear Hitch6 specifications
- Tubing Size
- Rectangular box construction: 7.62x12.7 cm (3x5 in.)
- Telescoping
- Yes
- Tongue Weight Rating (Imperial)
- 100.0 lb.
- Tongue Weight Rating (Metric)
- 45.4 kg
- 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
Warranty1 specifications
- Warranty Description
- 3-year frame and standard warranty
Additional Feature1 specifications
- Option 1
- Rear attachment options: -Coil-tine harrow -Hydraulic knife-edge rolling basket