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John Deere 435

The John Deere 435 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 106.1 ci 1.7 L engine. The listed engine power is 32.91 hp 24.5 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3200 lbs 1451 kg.

Engine Power
32.91 hp 24.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
10.5 gal 39.7 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3200 lbs 1451 kg

Overview

John Deere 435 tractor photo
1959 - 1960 Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Factories
Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Monterrey, Mexico
Total built
4,626
Original price was $3,000 in 1960
The 435 was the first John Deere tractor released after the new PTO standards were adopted in 1958. It was also the first Deere tractor to have its horsepower rated in terms of PTO after Nebraska dropped the belt test in 1959.
John Deere 435 Engine
General Motors 1.7L 2-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
10.5 gal 39.7 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 435 Power
Plows
2-3
Drawbar (tested)
27.59 hp 20.6 kW
PTO (tested)
32.91 hp 24.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
power optional after 1960 (SN 436452)
Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmision
live *Optional with 5-speed transmission.
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
85 inches 215 cm
Weight
3200 lbs 1451 kg
Front tire
5.00-15
Rear tire
10-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
435 references literature
The John Deere 30 Series by J.R. Hobbs
Operator's Manual 435 Diesel Tractor (OM-T78-359) published in 1958
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 106.1 ci / 1.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer
General Motors 2-53
Configuration
2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
supercharged diesel
2-cycle engine
Displacement
106.1 ci 1.7 L
Bore/Stroke
3.875x4.50 inches 98 x 114 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
17:1
Rated RPM
1850
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
10 qts 9.5 L
Oil capacity
9 qts 8.5 L
John Deere 435 Engine
John Deere 435 engine image

Transmission

Transmission options
4-speed gear
5-speed gear

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity
9.5 qts 9.0 L
Oil type
SAE 80
435 gear speeds

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity
9.5 qts 9.0 L
Oil type
SAE 80
435 gear speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 435 Tires
Ag front
5.00-15
Ag rear
10-34
Ag front
6.00-16
Ag rear
12-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase
85 inches 215 cm
Length
136.125 inches 345 cm
Width
85.75 inches 217 cm
Height
71.5 inches 181 cm
Shipping weight
3200 lbs 1451 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
Rear tread
48 to 98 inches 121 to 248 cm
Rear tread
56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm (PAVT)

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 716
Diesel 5-speed 2WD September 8 - 18, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 716 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
32.91 hp 24.5 kW
Fuel use
2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
32.13 hp 24.0 kW
Fuel use
2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
27.59 hp 20.6 kW
Fuel use
2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
4,241 lbs 1923 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 435 based on its 32.91 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm)Medium DutyStandard utility farm tillage.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
5 ft (60 in)1.5 mMedium DutyPasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
54 to 60 in135 - 150 cmMedium DutyThorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片)Light DutySmall acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration.
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 435.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.1 hrs

Approximately 6.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (10.5 gal / 39.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.7 gal/hr (6.5 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

John Deere 435 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 435.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)32.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)24.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)33.4 PS

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