John Deere 430
The John Deere 430 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 885 cc 54 ci engine. The rated power output is 20 hp 14.9 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90. Operating weight: 1170 lbs 530 kg.
Engine Power
20 hp
14.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6.5 gal
24.6 L
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90
Operating Weight
1170 lbs
530 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 430 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1984 - 1992
400 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1984 - 1992 | |
400 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $9,500 in 1992 | |
John Deere 430 Engine | |
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20HP Yanmar 885cc 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 430 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 6.5 gal
24.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 1.875 gal
7.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 1.875 gal
7.1 L |
Valves | 3 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Control | directional control |
Rear lift | 640 lbs
290 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Clutch | electric |
Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Front PTO Type | pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 52 inches
132 cm |
Weight | 1170 lbs
530 kg |
Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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430 Diesel Tractor published in 1984, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 430 Lawn and Garden Tractor (OM-M87456) published in 1983 | |
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1986, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1989, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1990, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1991, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere | |
Technical Manual 322, 330, 332 and 430 Lawn and Garden Tractors. (TM1591) published in 1995 | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 885 cc / 54 ci Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TNA72UJ |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
Displacement | 885 cc
54 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.83x2.83 inches
72 x 72 mm |
Power | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Idle RPM | 1300-3400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 4 qts
3.8 L |
Oil capacity | 3.6 qts
3.4 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
John Deere 430 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90
Transmission | Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 7.5 qts
7.1 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
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John Deere 430 Transmission | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 430 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18x8.50-8 |
Ag rear | 26x12.00-12 |
Lawn/turf front | 18x8.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12.00-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 52 inches
132 cm |
Length | 84 inches
213 cm |
Width | 51.5 inches
130 cm |
Height | 48.5 inches
123 cm |
Weight | 1170 lbs
530 kg |
Flange rear axle | 1.2 inch diameter
30 mm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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50" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
John Deere 430
John Deere 430, right side.
John Deere 430, rear view.
John Deere 430 with snow blower.
John Deere 430 with mower deck.
John Deere 430 with mower deck.
John Deere 430 with mower deck.
John Deere 430 with mower deck.
John Deere 430 with mower deck.
John Deere 430 with mower deck.
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