Compare/John Deere 4200 vs John Deere 430 Hi-Crop

John Deere 4200 vs John Deere 430 Hi-Crop

Verdict: John Deere 4200 vs John Deere 430 Hi-Crop

The John Deere 4200 and the John Deere 430 Hi-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 430 Hi-Crop leads on rated power with 27 hp against 26 hp. John Deere 4200 is the lighter machine (1,088 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 4200 is the newer design (1998 vs 1958). In short: choose the John Deere 430 Hi-Crop for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4200 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

27 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

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

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

9.5 LReference

Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

4.7 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Fuel tank

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39.7 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

SyncShiftReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

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

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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

3050 to 3400 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

6.50-16Reference

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

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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

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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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430H Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

430V Wheelbase

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185 cmReference

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 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

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.