Compare/John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 430

John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 430

Verdict: John Deere 2026R vs John Deere 430

The John Deere 2026R and the John Deere 430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 430 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 25 hp. John Deere 430 is the lighter machine (1,474 kg vs 1,676 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2026R is the newer design (2016 vs 1958). In short: choose the John Deere 430 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2026R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

26 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WDOctober 13 - 25, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 600 fileReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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430W Total built

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5981Reference

430T Total built

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3255Reference

430S Total built

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1809Reference

430U Total built

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1340Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

18.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

17.7 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 76 mmReference

108 x 102 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

17.7 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

18.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

1850Reference

Torque

63.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1900Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

2.7 LReference

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.7 LReference

10.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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75.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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19.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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21.1 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Oil change

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150 hReference

Belt power (max)

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16.9 kWReference

Max power

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16.3 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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2-cylinder 4-valve | 2-cylinder | 2-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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1,850 | 1,850 | 1,850Reference

Bore and stroke

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4.25x4.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooled | 11 qtsReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

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4 forward and 1 reverse | 5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

14.4 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

14.4 LReference

113 ciReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Pump flow

14.0 lpmReference

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Total flow

28.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

14.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

560 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

400 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live (optional on 5-speed)Reference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

2100Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

23.8 LReference

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Max capacity

1711 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

1676 to 2028 poundsReference

1474 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

220/55-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

280/70-16Reference

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Industrial front

210/65-R12Reference

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Industrial rear

310/70-R16.5Reference

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Length

280 cmReference

345 cmReference

Width

119 cmReference

217 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

200 cmReference

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ROPS

760 kgReference

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Cab

919 kgReference

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Max front axle

611 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1099 kgReference

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Front tire

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5.00x15Reference

Rear tire

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10-34Reference

Ag front

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6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

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12-28Reference

Height (hood)

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142 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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187 cmReference

Ground clearance

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53 cmReference

Front tread

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142 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 223 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Variants

430T

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tricycleReference

430S

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standardReference

430U

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utilityReference

430H

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high-cropReference

430V

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specialReference

430W

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row-crop utilityReference

430C

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crawlerReference

John Deere 430 attachments

430 Serial Number Location

430 Serial Numbers

1958

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140001Reference

1959

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142671Reference

1960

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158632Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1240 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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142.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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345.7 cmReference

Overall Width

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217.8 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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10-34, 12-28 inchReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.