Compare/John Deere 430 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 870

John Deere 430 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 870

Verdict: John Deere 430 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 870

The John Deere 430 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 870 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 870 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 27 hp. John Deere 870 is the lighter machine (2,515 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 870 is the newer design (1989 vs 1958). In short: choose the John Deere 870 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 430 Hi-Crop 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

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 hp

28 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

The 430H was also available with an all-fuel engine or LP-gas engine. All 430V tractors were built with gasoline engines.Reference

Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

430H Total built

212Reference

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430V Total built

63Reference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

430T

tricycleReference

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430S

standardReference

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430U

utilityReference

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430H

high-cropReference

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430V

specialReference

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430W

row-crop utilityReference

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430C

crawlerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

39.7 LReference

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Aux. fuel

3.4 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

20.2 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

21.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.9 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 102 mmReference

84 x 86 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dry with safety elementReference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

2600Reference

Firing order

1-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

5.2 LReference

Engine (net)

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20.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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20.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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air intake heaterReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Operating RPM

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800-2775Reference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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225mm dry two-stageReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

live (optional on 5-speed)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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18.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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20.8 LReference

Capacity

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20.8 LReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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30.7 lpmReference

Total flow

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46.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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16.3 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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852 kgReference

Engine RPM

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2100@2600Reference

Mid PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

430H Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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430V Wheelbase

185 cmReference

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Weight

3050 to 3400 poundsReference

571 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

430H Rear tire

10-38Reference

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430H Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 10-38Reference

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430V Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 10-34Reference

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430H Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 11-38Reference

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430V Optional tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 10-34Reference

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430H Length

335 cmReference

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430V Length

314 cmReference

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430H Width

182 cmReference

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430V Width

187 cmReference

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430H Shipping weight

1542 kgReference

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430V Shipping weight

1383 kgReference

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430H Clearance (front axle)

82 cmReference

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430H Clearance (rear axle)

87 cmReference

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430H Front tread

137 to 213 cmReference

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430V Front tread

116 to 167 cmReference

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430H Rear tread

137 to 213 cmReference

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430V Rear tread

116 to 203 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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171 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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355/80D-20Reference

Length

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312 cmReference

2WD Width

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135 cmReference

4WD Width

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149 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1140 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1211 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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32 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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116 to 147 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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100 cmReference

Rear tread

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117 to 147 cmReference

430 Hi-Crop Serial Number Location

430 Hi-Crop Serial Numbers

1958

140071Reference

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1959

142671Reference

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1960

158632Reference

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Final

161048Reference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Charging amps

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20Reference

Battery CCA

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447Reference

John Deere 430 Hi-Crop Height

430H Hood

172 cmReference

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430V Hood

160 cmReference

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430H Exhaust

218 cmReference

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430V Exhaust

206 cmReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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32.2 LReference

Front axle

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6.5 LReference

John Deere 870 attachments

870 Serial Number Location

870 Serial Numbers

1989

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1001Reference

1990

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2746 (synchro)Reference

1991

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100001Reference

1992

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110001Reference

1993

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120001Reference

1994

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130001Reference

1995

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140001Reference

1996

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150001Reference

1997

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160001Reference

1998

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170001Reference

Questions

Attachment overview

72.8" Mower deck

Cutting width

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184 cmReference

Overall width

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215 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 21 cmReference

John Deere 8A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 8B BackhoeReference

Transport height

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205 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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337 cmReference

Loading height

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208 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1537 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1003 kgReference

John Deere 8B Backhoe

John Deere 870 Height

2WD Hood

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128 cmReference

4WD Hood

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130 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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208 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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210 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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193 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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195 cmReference

Speeds

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.