Compare/John Deere 2027R vs John Deere 430 Hi-Crop

John Deere 2027R vs John Deere 430 Hi-Crop

Verdict: John Deere 2027R vs John Deere 430 Hi-Crop

The John Deere 2027R and the John Deere 430 Hi-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. John Deere 2027R is the lighter machine (845 kg vs 3,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 430 Hi-Crop 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). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

The 430H was also available with an all-fuel engine or LP-gas engine. All 430V tractors were built with gasoline engines.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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430H Total built

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212Reference

430V Total built

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63Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

39.7 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

9.5 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.4 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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20.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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21.8 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

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

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Weight

845 kgReference

3050 to 3400 poundsReference

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

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Width

129 cmReference

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Height (hood)

119 cmReference

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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

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Rear tread

95 cmReference

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Max front axle

879 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1100 kgReference

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430H Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

430V Wheelbase

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185 cmReference

Front tire

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6.50-16Reference

430H Rear tire

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10-38Reference

430H Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 10-38Reference

430V Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 10-34Reference

430H Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 11-38Reference

430V Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 10-34Reference

430H Length

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335 cmReference

430V Length

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314 cmReference

430H Width

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182 cmReference

430V Width

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187 cmReference

430H Shipping weight

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1542 kgReference

430V Shipping weight

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1383 kgReference

430H Clearance (front axle)

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82 cmReference

430H Clearance (rear axle)

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87 cmReference

430H Front tread

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137 to 213 cmReference

430V Front tread

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116 to 167 cmReference

430H Rear tread

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137 to 213 cmReference

430V Rear tread

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116 to 203 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

430 Hi-Crop Serial Number Location

430 Hi-Crop Serial Numbers

1958

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140071Reference

1959

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142671Reference

1960

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158632Reference

Final

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161048Reference

John Deere 430 Hi-Crop Height

430H Hood

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172 cmReference

430V Hood

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160 cmReference

430H Exhaust

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218 cmReference

430V Exhaust

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206 cmReference

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.