Compare/John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 430

John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 430

Verdict: John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 430

The John Deere 4210 and the John Deere 430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4210 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 26 hp. John Deere 430 is the lighter machine (1,474 kg vs 2,375 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4210 is the newer design (2002 vs 1958). In short: choose the John Deere 4210 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 430 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 hp

26 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Three-range hydrostatic transmission with foot pedals and cruise control. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. Automotive cruise control option allows set speed to be adjusted with rocker switch. SpeedMatch option allows a maximum speed to be set and full pedal travel used to achive that speed. LoadMatch option prevents the tractor from stalling during heavy loads. The MotionMatch option enables the acceleration rate to be set to fast or slow.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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Steering

powerReference

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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)

20.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 84 mmReference

108 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

20.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

1850Reference

Idle RPM

1000-2810Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Starter power

1.2 kWReference

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Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

10.4 LReference

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

Oil change

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150 hReference

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

eHydroReference

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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

PTO (claimed)

16.4 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

5Reference

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Pump flow

26.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

46.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

771 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live (optional on 5-speed)Reference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2600Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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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

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

474 kgReference

1474 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

5.00x15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

10-34Reference

Ag front

7.00-14 (4WD)Reference

6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

12-28Reference

Length

297 cmReference

345 cmReference

Width

134 cmReference

217 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

76 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

254 kgReference

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Max front axle

720 kgReference

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Max rear axle

2000 kgReference

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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 4210 attachments

4210 Serial Number Location

4210 Serial Numbers

2002

120001Reference

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2003

220001Reference

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2004

320001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Overall width

186 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 12 cmReference

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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 4210 Height

Hood

128 cmReference

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ROPS

221 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.