John Deere 430 Specifications

Production

Who manufactured the John Deere 430, where, and what were the production numbers?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: 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: $2,500 in 1960
• Versions: The model 430 was available in row-crop, high-crop, standard, utility, and crawler versions.

Variants

What are the different variants of the John Deere 430?

• 430T: Tricycle
• 430S: Standard
• 430U: Utility
• 430H: High-crop
• 430V: Special
• 430W: Row-crop utility
• 430C: Crawler

Engines

What are the engine options for the John Deere 430?

• Gasoline: John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl
• All-fuel: John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl
• LP gas: John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl
• Fuel tank: 10.5 gal (39.7 L), 20 gal (75.7 L) for LP gas

Transmissions

What are the transmission options for the John Deere 430?

• 4-speed unsynchronized gear
• 5-speed unsynchronized gear

Horsepower

What tested horsepower does the John Deere 430 offer?

• Drawbar (tested): 26.15 hp (19.5 kW)
• Belt (tested): 28.31 hp (21.1 kW)

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 430?

• Two-wheel drive
• Manual steering
• Open operator station

Tractor hitch

What type of rear hitch does the John Deere 430 use?

• Rear Type: I

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications for the John Deere 430?

• Rear PTO: Transmission, live (optional on 5-speed)
• Rear PTO Type: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the John Deere 430?

• Wheelbase: 85 inches (215 cm)
• Weight: 3250 lbs (1474 kg)
• Front tire: 5.00x15
• Rear tire: 10-34

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 430?

• Ground: Positive
• Charging system: Generator
• Battery volts: 6