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John Deere 420 vs John Deere 430
Verdict: John Deere 420 vs John Deere 430
The John Deere 420 and the John Deere 430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. John Deere 430 is the newer design (1958 vs 1956). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
26 hp
26 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WDOctober 13 - 25, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 600 fileReference
Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WDOctober 13 - 25, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 600 fileReference
Total built
86 (420V)Reference
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Steering
power optionalReference
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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
Variants
420W
row-crop utilityReference
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420T
tricycleReference
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420C
crawlerReference
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420U
utilityReference
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420S
standardReference
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420I
special utilityReference
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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
Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
75.7 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
19.5 kWReference
19.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)
21.1 kWReference
21.1 kWReference
Displacement
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 102 mmReference
108 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
5.15:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1850Reference
1850Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Belt power (max)
16.9 kWReference
16.9 kWReference
Max power
16.3 kWReference
16.3 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
2-cylinder 4-valve | 2-cylinder 4-valve | 2-cylinder 4-valveReference
2-cylinder 4-valve | 2-cylinder | 2-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
1,850 | 1,850 | 1,850Reference
1,850 | 1,850 | 1,850Reference
Bore and stroke
4.25x4.00 inchesReference
4.25x4.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
7:1 | 5.15:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooled | 11 qtsReference
liquid-cooled | 11 qtsReference
Oil capacity
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4.7 LReference
Oil change
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150 hReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
forward and reverse options
4 forward and 1 reverse | 5 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverse | 5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
live (optional on 5-speed)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1474 kgReference
1474 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
5.00x15Reference
Rear tire
9-24Reference
10-34Reference
Ag front
7.50-10 (single)Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
11-38 (hi-crop)Reference
12-28Reference
Length
291 cmReference
345 cmReference
Width
140 cmReference
217 cmReference
Height
149 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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215 cmReference
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
420 Serial Number Location
420 Serial Numbers
1956
80001Reference
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1957
107813Reference
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1958
127782Reference
140001Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
8.7 l/hourReference
8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
1240 kgReference
1240 kgReference
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Capacities
Capacity
113 ciReference
113 ciReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Category IReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
149.2 cmReference
142.2 cmReference
Overall Length
291.5 cmReference
345.7 cmReference
Overall Width
141 cmReference
217.8 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Front Wheel tread range
5.00-15, 6.00-16, 7.50-16, 7.50-10 (single)Reference
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Rear wheel tread range
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10-34, 12-28 inchReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
manual, power optionalReference
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John Deere 430 attachments
430 Serial Number Location
430 Serial Numbers
1959
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142671Reference
1960
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158632Reference
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.