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 rated power output 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

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Overview

John Deere 4430 tractor photo
1973 - 1977 Generation II SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1973 - 1977
Generation II Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price was $23,000 in 1977
Variants
4430
row-crop
4430 Hi-Crop
high clearance
John Deere 4430 Engine
John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 4430 Power
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
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
Fuel
46 gal 174.1 L
Hydraulic system
11 gal 41.6 L
10 gal (Power Shift) 37.9 L
Hydraulics
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
Rear Type
II
Rear lift
4550 lbs 2063 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2200
1000@2200
Dimensions & Tires
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
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
4430 references literature
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
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.
4430 Syncro-Range partially synchronized speeds

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.
4430 Quad-Range partial power shift speeds

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.
4430 Power Shift full power shift speeds

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
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
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
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
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
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

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