John Deere 4430 Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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John Deere 4430 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

John Deere 4430 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1973 – 1977.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 4430 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 4430 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price:	$23,000 (1977 )

John Deere 4430 Power

Engine:
PTO (claimed):	125 hp 93.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):	104.99 hp 78.3 kW
PTO (tested):	125.88 hp 93.9 kW

John Deere 4430 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
ROPS Charging amps:	37
Cab Charging amps:	55
Batteries:	2
Battery CCA:	800
Battery volts:	6
Battery Group:	5D

John Deere 4430 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 HFWD 4WD

Final drives:

planetary

Differential lock:

hydro-mechanical rear

Steering:

power

Brakes:

differential hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

Optional Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound Gard body and cab.

Transmissions:

8-speed partially synchronized

16-speed partial power shift

8-speed full power shift

13-speed creeper

Capacity

Fuel:	46 gal 174.1 L
Hydraulic system:	11 gal 41.6 L
	10 gal 37.9 L (Power Shift)

Hydraulics

Type:	closed center
Capacity:	11 gal 41.6 L
	10 gal 37.9 L (Power Shift)
Pressure:	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves:	1 to 3
Pump flow:	22 gpm 83.3 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	II
Rear lift:	4550 lbs 2063 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM:	540@2200 1000@2200

John Deere 4430 Engine detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft
Displacement:	404 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.25×4.75 inches 108 x 121 mm
Fuel system:	direct injection
Air cleaner:	dry with secondary element
Pre-heating:	ether injection
	coolant heater*Optional
Compression:	15.5:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Idle RPM:	800-2200
Operating RPM:	1500-2200
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	30 qts 28.4 L
	32 qts 30.3 L (with heater)
Intake valve clearance:	0.018 inches 0.457 mm
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.028 inches 0.711 mm

John Deere 4430 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	John Deere Syncro-Range
Type:	partially synchronized
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity:	44 qts 41.6 L
Four shift stations with two gears each, plus reverse gear in the first two shift stations. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift between stations. Once in a shift station the tractor may be shifted on the move, using the clutch, between the gears in that station.

John Deere 4430 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	106.6 inches 270 cm
Length:	160.75 inches 408 cm
Width:	89.625 inches 227 cm (axle)
	70.8 inches 179 cm (fenders)
	82 inches 208 cm (cab fenders)
Rear axle:	Rack-and-pinion: 3.39 by 90 inches 86 by 2286 mm
Rear axle:	Rack-and-pinion: 3.39 by 96 inches 86 by 2438 mm
Rear axle:	Rack-and-pinion: 3.39 by 104 inches 86 by 2641 mm
Rear axle:	Rack-and-pinion: 3.62 by 104 inches 91 by 2641 mm
Rear axle:	Rack-and-pinion: 3.62 by 113 inches 91 by 2870 mm
Front tread:	48 to 77.9 inches 121 to 197 cm
Front tread:	52 to 85.9 inches 132 to 218 cm
Front tread:	58 to 95.9 inches 147 to 243 cm
Front tread:	64 to 88 inches 162 to 223 cm (4WD)
Rear tread:	60 to 94 inches 152 to 238 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 101 inches 152 to 256 cm
Rear tread:	61 to 109 inches 154 to 276 cm
Rear tread:	61 to 118 inches 154 to 299 cm

John Deere 4430 Weight
ROPS Shipping:	9732 lbs 4414 kg
Cab Shipping:	10762 lbs 4881 kg
Operating:	11350 lbs 5148 kg
Ballasted:	15060 lbs 6831 kg

John Deere 4430 Height
Steering wheel:	85.25 inches 216 cm
Cab:	114 inches 289 cm
ROPS Exhaust:	109.3 inches 277 cm
Cab Exhaust:	125.25 inches 318 cm

John Deere 4430 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1110

Nebraska Tractor Test 1110
Diesel Quad-Range 2WD October 5 – 13, 1974 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1110 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	125.88 hp 93.9 kW
Fuel use:	8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	104.99 hp 78.3 kW
Fuel use:	8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Max pull:	12032 lbs 5457 kg

FAQ

Is John Deere 4430 a good tractor?

The John Deere 4430 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 4430 take?

Check out the John Deere 4430 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 4230

The John Deere 4430 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1973 – 1977