John Deere 4430
The John Deere 4430 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 404 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 125.88 hp 93.9 kW. Transmission: Syncro-Range Creeper. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 9732 to 11350 pounds.
Engine Power
125.88 hp
93.9 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
46 gal
174.1 L
Transmission
Syncro-Range Creeper
Operating Weight
9732 to 11350 pounds
Overview
 | 1973 - 1977
Generation II SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Generation II Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $23,000 in 1977 | |
Variants | |
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4430 | row-crop |
4430 Hi-Crop | high clearance |
John Deere 4430 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 4430 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 104.99 hp
78.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 125.88 hp
93.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 HFWD 4WD | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | hydro-mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Optional Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound Gard body and cab. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 46 gal
174.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 11 gal
41.6 L |
10 gal (Power Shift)
37.9 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 11 gal
41.6 L |
10 gal (Power Shift)
37.9 L | |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Pump flow | 22 gpm
83.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 4550 lbs
2063 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2200 |
1000@2200 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 106.6 inches
270 cm |
Weight | 9732 to 11350 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 37 |
Cab Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 800 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery Group | 5D |
References | |
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4230-4430-4630 published in 1974, by John Deere | |
Tractors 80 to 150 hp published in 1975, by John Deere | |
Making you next tractor a John Deere has traditionally been a good investment published in 1975 | |
John Deere 4430 Tractor (OM-R65532 A7) published in 1976 | |
Operator's Manual John Deere 4430 Tractor (OM-R65532) published in 1976 | |
Product Information Manual published in 1975, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 404 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 404 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches
108 x 121 mm |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry with secondary element |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
coolant heater OptOptional | |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 800-2200 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 30 qts
28.4 L |
32 qts (with heater)
30.3 L | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.028 inches
0.711 mm |
Oil capacity | 17 qts
16.1 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
8-speed full power shift | |
13-speed creeper |
Transmission — John Deere Syncro-Range
Transmission | John Deere Syncro-Range |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Four shift stations with two gears each, plus reverse gear in the first two shift stations. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift between stations. Once in a shift station the tractor may be shifted on the move, using the clutch, between the gears in that station. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Quad-Range
Transmission | John Deere Quad-Range |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gears 1-2 and 3-4 in each range with a synchronized shift (using clutch) between 2-3. Tractor must be stopped to shift range. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Power Shift
Transmission | John Deere Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
Oil capacity | 40 qts
37.9 L |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Syncro-Range Creeper
Transmission | Syncro-Range Creeper |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 13 forward and 4 reverse |
Optional creeper range adds additional speeds to the first five gears of the Syncro-Range transmission. An interlock prevents shifting into gears 6 through 8 while the creeper is engaged. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 4430 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Ag front | 7.5L-15 |
11L-15 | |
7.50-18 | |
11.00-16 | |
14L-16A | |
Ag rear | 23.1-30 |
18.4-34 | |
20.8-34 | |
16.9-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 106.6 inches
270 cm |
Length | 160.75 inches
408 cm |
Width | 89.625 inches (axle)
227 cm |
70.8 inches (fenders)
179 cm | |
82 inches (cab fenders)
208 cm | |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.39 by 90 inches
86 by 2286 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.39 by 96 inches
86 by 2438 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.39 by 104 inches
86 by 2641 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.62 by 104 inches
91 by 2641 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.62 by 113 inches
91 by 2870 mm |
Front tread | 48 to 77.9 inches
121 to 197 cm |
Front tread | 52 to 85.9 inches
132 to 218 cm |
Front tread | 58 to 95.9 inches
147 to 243 cm |
Front tread | 64 to 88 inches
162 to 223 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 60 to 94 inches
152 to 238 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 101 inches
152 to 256 cm |
Rear tread | 61 to 109 inches
154 to 276 cm |
Rear tread | 61 to 118 inches
154 to 299 cm |
John Deere 4430 Weight | |
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ROPS Shipping | 9732 lbs
4414 kg |
Cab Shipping | 10762 lbs
4881 kg |
Operating | 11350 lbs
5148 kg |
Ballasted | 15060 lbs
6831 kg |
John Deere 4430 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 85.25 inches
216 cm |
Cab | 114 inches
289 cm |
ROPS Exhaust | 109.3 inches
277 cm |
Cab Exhaust | 125.25 inches
318 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1110 | |
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Diesel Quad-Range 2WD
October 5 - 13, 1974
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1110 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 125.88 hp
93.9 kW |
Fuel use | 8.1 gal/hour
30.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 104.99 hp
78.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.1 gal/hour
30.7 l/hour |
Max pull | 12032 lbs
5457 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 148 loader | |
John Deere 158 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4430 based on its 125.88 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
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 4430.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7 hrs
Approximately 7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (46 gal / 174.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.5 gal/hr (24.8 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 4430 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4430.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)125.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)93.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)127.6 PS
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