Compare/John Deere 4200 vs John Deere 430

John Deere 4200 vs John Deere 430

Verdict: John Deere 4200 vs John Deere 430

The John Deere 4200 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 4200 is the lighter machine (1,088 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 4200 is the newer design (1998 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

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

26 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Hydrostatic transmission operated by two foot pedals and left-hand range shift lever. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. Push-button cruise control.Reference

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)

19.6 kWReference

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Engine (net)

18.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.2 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 84 mmReference

108 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

18.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

19.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

air heaterReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

1850Reference

Idle RPM

950-2810Reference

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Operating RPM

950-2700Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Starter power

1.2 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

10.4 LReference

Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

4.7 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

150 hReference

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

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

SyncShiftReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-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

Gear PTO (claimed)

16.0 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

14.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

113 ciReference

Pressure

146.5 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

27.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

46.6 lpmReference

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Oil type

[26o↔-40oC]Reference

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122o↔0oF [50o↔-17oC]

: JD Hy-GardReference

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80o↔-40oF [26o↔-40oC]

: JD Lo Vis Hy-GardReference

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Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

771 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live (optional on 5-speed)Reference

Clutch

wet discs, one clutch pack with nine four-inch discsReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2100@2700Reference

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Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

37.9 LReference

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Front axle

4.4 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

165 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

172 cmReference

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Weight

474 kgReference

1474 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

5.00x15Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4-16Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 12.4-16Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.00-14. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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2WD Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

12-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

25x8.5-14Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

7.00-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Industrial rear

14.00-17.5Reference

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Length

297 cmReference

345 cmReference

2WD Width

134 cmReference

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4WD Width

127 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

26 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

254 kgReference

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Max front axle

1275 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1999 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

Rear tire

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10-34Reference

Ag front

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6.00x16Reference

Width

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217 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

John Deere 4200 attachments

4200 Serial Number Location

4200 Serial Numbers

1998

120000Reference

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1999

220001Reference

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2000

320001Reference

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2001

420001Reference

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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

John Deere 47 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 47 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

228 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

289 cmReference

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Loading height

177 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1288 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

909 kgReference

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John Deere 4200 Height

2WD Hood

128 cmReference

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4WD Hood

135 cmReference

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ROPS

220 cmReference

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Speeds

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

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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.