John Deere 6430 Air Filter: Part Number, Size & Cross Reference

Quick answer:

The John Deere 6430 tractor primary engine air filter part number found is CE16309. Service guidance is to replace the air filter every 500 hours.

Primary air filterCE16309
Engine power120 hp
Service intervalReplace every 500 hours

John Deere 6430 Air Filter Specs

Primary air filter part number CE16309
Secondary / safety air filter RE51630
Replacement interval Replace every 500 hours
Number of air filter elements 2 elements (primary, secondary)
Engine horsepower 120 hp
Engine displacement 276 cu in (4.5 L)

John Deere 6430 Air Filter Charts

Engine horsepower

This model

120 hp

Average

95 hp

Low

45 hp

High

175 hp

Engine displacement

This model

276 cu in

Average

250 cu in

Low

120 cu in

High

420 cu in

Air filter service interval

This model

500 hr

Average

200 hr

Low

100 hr

High

500 hr

John Deere 6430 Air Filter FAQ

What air filter does the John Deere 6430 use? The primary engine air filter part number found for the John Deere 6430 is CE16309.
How often should the John Deere 6430 air filter be checked or replaced? The service guidance found for the John Deere 6430 is to replace the air filter every 500 hours. That is longer than the reference average of 200 hours for this class, so still shorten the interval when the machine is used in heavy dust.
How many air filter elements are listed for the John Deere 6430? This page lists 2 elements (primary, secondary). That means the safety element should be treated separately from the outer primary air filter.
Why include engine specs on a John Deere 6430 air filter page? The engine data kept for the John Deere 6430 is 120 hp, 276 cu in (4.5 L). Use it as supporting context only; the actual filter match is still driven by the air-cleaner housing and part number CE16309.
Should I order the John Deere 6430 air filter by size or part number? Start with CE16309 when buying an air filter for the John Deere 6430. Do not rely only on the model name if there were production changes.
What should I confirm before buying a John Deere 6430 air filter? For the John Deere 6430, confirm CE16309 against the parts manual or official John Deere lookup because air-cleaner parts can change by serial range.
Official information note

Air filter fit can change by engine, serial number, production year and air-cleaner housing. Check the operator manual, parts manual and official deere.com website before buying or fitting an air filter.