Compare/John Deere 2305 vs John Deere 430C

John Deere 2305 vs John Deere 430C

Verdict: John Deere 2305 vs John Deere 430C

The John Deere 2305 and the John Deere 430C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. John Deere 2305 is the lighter machine (1,450 kg vs 4,140 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 430C holds more fuel (39.7 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 2305 is the newer design (2005 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

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John Deere

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Rated power

24 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 26x12.00-12 R4 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Total built

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2240Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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mechanical disc clutchesReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

18.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 82 mmReference

108 x 102 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

18.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Compression

23.4:1Reference

7.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

3000Reference

1850Reference

Operating RPM

1170-3170Reference

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Torque

56.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

3000Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Starter power

1.2 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

3.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Oil capacity

12.9 LReference

4.7 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

3,000 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

18.9 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

2.99x3.23 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

23.4:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled inlineReference

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Plows

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3-4Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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17.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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21.4 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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21.4 kWReference

Max power

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17.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

hydrostatic - infinite F and (2-range)RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

12.9 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

12.9 LReference

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Pressure

137.0 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

11.0 lpmReference

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Total flow

19.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

8.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I (limited)Reference

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

308 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

560Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

20.8 LReference

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Front axle

2.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

20.8 LReference

39.7 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

13.6 qtsReference

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Diameter

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22 cmReference

RPM

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1270Reference

Speed

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914.40 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

145 cmReference

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Weight

1450 to 1865 poundsReference

4140 to 4700 poundsReference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Industrial front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Industrial rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Length

260 cmReference

259 cmReference

Width

114 cmReference

152 cmReference

Height (hood)

106 cmReference

131 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

196 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

19 cmReference

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Front tread

100 cmReference

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Rear tread

85 cmReference

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Shipping

657 kgReference

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Operating

845 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

254 kgReference

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Max front axle

750 kgReference

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Max rear axle

669 kgReference

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Height (exhaust)

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175 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2131 kgReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

John Deere 2305 attachments

2305 Serial Number Location

2305 Serial Numbers

2005

100001Reference

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2006

200001Reference

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2007

320001Reference

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2008

420001Reference

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2009

520001Reference

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2010

620001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Total cold cranking amps

500 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

joystickReference

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Drawbar Maximum vertical load

254.9 kgReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post fixed ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Max Power

24.1 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

18 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,100 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

5.2 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

1,987 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

2.3 gpm (2.9 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category I (limited)Reference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

650 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

196.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

260.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

114 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

19.6 cmReference

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Overall weight

657.7 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

26x12.00-12 inchesReference

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Rear wheel tread range

85.3 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

18x8.5-10 inchesReference

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Front Wheel tread range

100.6 cmReference

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Variants

430W

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row-crop utilityReference

430C

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crawlerReference

430C Serial Numbers

1959

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140001Reference

1960

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157024Reference

Final

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161096Reference

John Deere 430C Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2205 kgReference

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.