Compare/John Deere 2027R vs John Deere 430

John Deere 2027R vs John Deere 430

Verdict: John Deere 2027R vs John Deere 430

The John Deere 2027R and the John Deere 430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2027R leads on rated power with 27 hp against 26 hp. John Deere 2027R is the lighter machine (845 kg vs 1,474 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 430 holds more fuel (39.7 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 2027R is the newer design (2013 vs 1958). In short: choose the John Deere 2027R for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 430 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

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 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

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

75.7 LReference

Engine (gross)

19.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 84 mmReference

108 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

19.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual stage dryReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

1850Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

3.4 LReference

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.0 LReference

10.4 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)

15.3 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

521 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live (optional on 5-speed)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

845 kgReference

1474 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

24x8.5-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

36x14.00-15Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.5-12Reference

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Industrial rear

14-17.5Reference

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Length

276 cmReference

345 cmReference

Width

129 cmReference

217 cmReference

Height (hood)

119 cmReference

142 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

228 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

27 cmReference

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Front tread

92 cmReference

142 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

95 cmReference

142 to 223 cmReference

Max front axle

879 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1100 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 (exhaust)

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187 cmReference

Ground clearance

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53 cmReference

John Deere 2027R attachments

2027R Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Attachment overview

62" Mower deck

Cutting width

157 cmReference

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Drive

shaftReference

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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

Capacities

Capacity

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113 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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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.