John Deere 430 Utility tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 430 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1958 – 1960.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 430 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 430 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA | |
| 430W Total built | 5981 |
| 430T Total built | 3255 |
| 430S Total built | 1809 |
| 430U Total built | 1340 |
| Original price was $2,500 in 1960 | |
| The John Deere model 430 was available in row-crop , high-crop, standard, utility, and crawler versions. | |
| Engine: | 26.15 hp 19.5 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 28.31 hp 21.1 kW |
John Deere 430 Electrical
| Ground | positive |
| Charging system | generator |
| Battery volts | 6 |
John Deere 430 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Open operator station. |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| live (optional on 5-speed) | |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Title serial numbers
| 1958 | 140001 |
| 1959 | 142671 |
| 1960 | 158632 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 430? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
John Deere 430 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| gasoline | |
| 2-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 113 ci 1.9 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.25×4.00 inches 108 x 102 mm |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Compression: | 7.2:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 1850 |
| Starter volts: | 6 |
| Oil capacity: | 5 qts 4.7 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 11 qts 10.4 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears: | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
John Deere 430 Dimensions
| Length: | 102 inches 259 cm |
| Width: | 60 inches 152 cm |
| Height (hood): | 51.875 inches 131 cm |
| Height (exhaust): | 69 inches 175 cm |
| Shiping weight: | 4,140 lbs 1877 kg (4-roller) |
| 4,700 lbs 2131 kg (5-roller) | |
| Ground clearance: | 14 inches 35 cm |
John Deere 430 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 601 | |
| Gasoline 5-speed crawler October 15 – 25, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 601 file | |
| Belt power (max): | 28.76 hp 21.4 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max): | 2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power: | 23.53 hp 17.5 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull: | 4,862 lbs 2205 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 430 a good tractor?
The John Deere 430 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 430 take?
Check out the John Deere 430 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year John Deere made the 430?
The John Deere 430 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1958 – 1960
How much does a John Deere 430 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 430 weight ranges from 3250 lbs
1474 kg .