John Deere 430

The John Deere 430 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 113 ci 1.9 L engine. The rated power output is 22.73 hp 16.9 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3250 lbs 1474 kg.

Overview

	1958 - 1960 Two-Cylinder 30 SeriesUtility tractor
1958 - 1960
Two-Cylinder 30 Series
Utility tractor

Production
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.

Variants
430T	tricycle
430S	standard
430U	utility
430H	high-crop
430V	special
430W	row-crop utility
430C	crawler

John Deere 430 Power
Drawbar (tested)	26.15 hp 19.5 kW
Belt (tested)	28.31 hp 21.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	live (optional on 5-speed)
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	85 inches 215 cm
Weight	3250 lbs 1474 kg
Front tire	5.00x15
Rear tire	10-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	positive
Charging system	generator
Battery volts	6

References
The John Deere 30 Series by J.R. Hobbs
Operator's Manual 430 Tricycle Tractor (OM-T63-558) published in 1958
Operator's Manual 430 Row-Crop Utility Tractor (OM-T65-558) published in 1958
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline
John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl all-fuel
John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 113 ci / 1.9 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement	113 ci 1.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.25x4.00 inches 108 x 102 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Rated RPM	1850
Firing order	1-2
Starter volts	6
Coolant capacity	11 qts 10.4 L
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Oil change	150 h

John Deere 430 Engine

Engine Detail — 113 ci / 1.9 L

Manufacturer	John Deere
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
all-fuel
Displacement	113 ci 1.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.25x4.00 inches 108 x 102 mm
Rated RPM	1850
Firing order	1-2

Engine Detail — 113 ci / 1.9 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	113 ci 1.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.25x4.00 inches 108 x 102 mm
Rated RPM	1850
Firing order	1-2

Transmission

Transmission options
4-speed unsynchronized gear
5-speed unsynchronized gear

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 430 Tires
Ag front	5.00x15
	6.00x16
Ag rear	10-34
	12-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	85 inches 215 cm
Length	136.1 inches 345 cm
Width	85.75 inches 217 cm
Height (hood)	56 inches 142 cm
Height (exhaust)	73.9 inches 187 cm
Weight	3250 lbs 1474 kg
Ground clearance	21 inches 53 cm
Front tread	48 to 80 inches 121 to 203 cm
Front tread	56 to 88 inches 142 to 223 cm (wide axle)
Rear tread	48 to 98 inches 121 to 248 cm
Rear tread	48 to 88 inches 121 to 223 cm (short axle)
Rear tread	56 to 88 inches 142 to 223 cm (power adjust)

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 599: gasoline 4-speed 2WD
NTTL 600: tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 599
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD October 13 - 25, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 599 file
Belt power (max)	28.31 hp 21.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	26.15 hp 19.5 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	3,790 lbs 1719 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 600
Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD October 13 - 25, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 600 file
Belt power (max)	22.73 hp 16.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	21.89 hp 16.3 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	2,734 lbs 1240 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.