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 rated power output is 32.91 hp 24.5 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3200 lbs 1451 kg.

Overview

	1959 - 1960 Utility tractor
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
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

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

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

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.