John Deere 430 Specs ( 1958-1960 )
Overview
The John Deere 430 is a farm tractor produced from 1958 to 1960 in Dubuque, Iowa, available in variants including utility, row-crop, crawler, and high-crop configurations. It is powered by a 1.9L two-cylinder engine available in gasoline, all-fuel, or LP gas versions, and features either a 4-speed or 5-speed unsynchronized gear transmission. The model includes a Type I rear hitch and a 6-volt positive ground electrical system with a generator.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 599, the gasoline 4-speed model produced a maximum belt power of 28.31 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 3,790 lbs in the first gear pull test.
Engine and Fuel Specifications:
The 113-cubic-inch liquid-cooled engine features an oil bath air cleaner and was designed to run at 1850 rated RPM, with fuel consumption measured at 2.6 gallons per hour for gasoline and 2.3 gallons per hour for tractor fuel.
Adjustable Chassis and Dimensions:
The tractor is built with a 3,250-pound weight and a 21-inch ground clearance, offering adjustable rear tread widths ranging from 48 to 98 inches depending on the axle and power-adjust configurations.
Production
| 430S Total built | 1809 |
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| 430T Total built | 3255 |
| 430U Total built | 1340 |
| 430W Total built | 5981 |
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA / Original price was $2,500 in 1960 / The John Deere model 430 was available in row-crop , high-crop, standard, utility, and crawler versions. |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.00 inches (108 x 102 mm) / 4.25x4.00 inches (108 x 102 mm) / 4.25x4.00 inches (108 x 102 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | John Deere / gasoline / 2-cylinder 4-valve / liquid-cooled / John Deere / all-fuel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled / John Deere / LP gas / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 113 ci (1.9 L) / 113 ci (1.9 L) / 113 ci (1.9 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2 / 1-2 / 1-2 |
| Rated RPM | 1850 / 1850 / 1850 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Oil change | 150 h |
| Engine type | John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline / John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl all-fuel / John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl LP gas |
| Engine type | John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline / John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl all-fuel / John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl LP gas |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 gal (39.7 L) |
| Belt (tested) | 28.31 hp (21.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 26.15 hp (19.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse / 5 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere / John Deere |
| Type | unsynchronized gear / unsynchronized gear |
| Transmission type | 4-speed unsynchronized gear / 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Transmission type | 4-speed unsynchronized gear / 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 48 to 80 inches (121 to 203 cm) / 56 to 88 inches (wide axle) (142 to 223 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 21 inches (53 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 73.9 inches (187 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Length | 136.1 inches (345 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 98 inches (121 to 248 cm) / 48 to 88 inches (short axle) (121 to 223 cm) / 56 to 88 inches (power adjust) (142 to 223 cm) |
| Weight | 3250 lbs (1474 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85 inches (215 cm) |
| Width | 85.75 inches (217 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00x15 |
| Rear tire | 10-34 |
| Weight | 3250 lbs (1474 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85 inches (215 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00x15 |
| Ag rear | 10-34 |
430 Serial Number Location
| Description | Left side of tractor, on clutch housing. |
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430 Serial Numbers
| 1958 | 140001 |
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| 1959 | 142671 |
| 1960 | 158632 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 430 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 599
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 28.31 hp (21.1 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDOctober 13 - 25, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 599 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 26.15 hp (19.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,790 lbs (1719 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 600
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.3 gal/hour (8.7 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 22.73 hp (16.9 kW) |
| Description | Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WDOctober 13 - 25, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 600 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 21.89 hp (16.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,734 lbs (1240 kg) |
References
| Description | The John Deere 30 Series by J.R. Hobbs / Operator's Manual 430 Tricycle Tractor (OM-T63-558) published in 1958 / Operator's Manual 430 Row-Crop Utility Tractor (OM-T65-558) published in 1958 / Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 599: gasoline 4-speed 2WD / NTTL 600: tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD |
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Variants
| 430C | crawler |
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| 430H | high-crop |
| 430S | standard |
| 430T | tricycle |
| 430U | utility |
| 430V | special |
| 430W | row-crop utility |