John Deere 430: all source data

All 89 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA
430W Total built5981
430T Total built3255
430S Total built1809
430U Total built1340
(no label)Original price was $2,500 in 1960
(no label)The John Deere model 430 was available in row-crop , high-crop, standard, utility, and crawler versions.
Engine
(no label)John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline
(no label)John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl all-fuel
(no label)John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl LP gas
Fuel tank10.5 gal | 39.7 L
Fuel tank20 gal (LP gas) | 75.7 L
Transmission
(no label)4-speed unsynchronized gear
(no label)5-speed unsynchronized gear
Power
Drawbar (tested)26.15 hp | 19.5 kW
Belt (tested)28.31 hp | 21.1 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Open operator station.
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTOlive (optional on 5-speed)
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Dimensions
Wheelbase85 inches | 215 cm
Weight3250 lbs | 1474 kg
Front tire5.00x15
Rear tire10-34
Serial location
(no label)Left side of tractor, on clutch housing.
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine options
(no label)John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline
(no label)John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl all-fuel
(no label)John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl LP gas
Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)gasoline
(no label)2-cylinder 4-valve
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement113 ci | 1.9 L
Bore/Stroke4.25x4.00 inches | 108 x 102 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Rated RPM1850
Firing order1-2
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)11 qts | 10.4 L
(no label)John Deere
(no label)all-fuel
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement113 ci | 1.9 L
Bore/Stroke4.25x4.00 inches | 108 x 102 mm
Rated RPM1850
Firing order1-2
(no label)John Deere
(no label)LP gas
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement113 ci | 1.9 L
Bore/Stroke4.25x4.00 inches | 108 x 102 mm
Rated RPM1850
Firing order1-2
Engine oil
Oil capacity5 qts | 4.7 L
Oil change150 h

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)4-speed unsynchronized gear
(no label)5-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.00x15
Ag front6.00x16
Ag rear10-34
Ag rear12-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase85 inches | 215 cm
Length136.1 inches | 345 cm
Width85.75 inches | 217 cm
Height (hood)56 inches | 142 cm
Height (exhaust)73.9 inches | 187 cm
Weight3250 lbs | 1474 kg
Ground clearance21 inches | 53 cm
Front tread48 to 80 inches | 121 to 203 cm
Front tread56 to 88 inches (wide axle) | 142 to 223 cm
Rear tread48 to 98 inches | 121 to 248 cm
Rear tread48 to 88 inches (short axle) | 121 to 223 cm
Rear tread56 to 88 inches (power adjust) | 142 to 223 cm