Compare/John Deere 430 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 955

John Deere 430 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 955

Verdict: John Deere 430 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 955

The John Deere 430 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 955 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. John Deere 955 is the lighter machine (902 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 955 is the newer design (1989 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

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.Reference

430H Total built

212Reference

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430V Total built

63Reference

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Factories

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Augusta, Georgia, USAReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

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

17.2 kWReference

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 elementReference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

3200Reference

Firing order

1-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

3.8 LReference

Engine

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24.6 kWReference

Power

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24.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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air heaterReference

Compression

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18.0:1Reference

Operating RPM

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1400-3425Reference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission

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Sundstrand Series 17Reference

Oil type

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Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

live (optional on 5-speed)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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20.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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17.0 LReference

Capacity

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17.0 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Total flow

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27.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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533 kgReference

Engine RPM

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2100@3200Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

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

356 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7-12Reference

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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162 cmReference

Rear tire

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11.2-16Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-12. Rear: 11.2-16Reference

Length

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279 cmReference

Width

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149 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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27 cmReference

Front tread

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98 to 120 cmReference

Rear tread

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102 to 115 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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40Reference

Battery CCA

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472Reference

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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25.0 LReference

Front axle

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2.5 LReference

John Deere 955 attachments

955 Serial Number Location

955 Serial Numbers

1990

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10001Reference

1991

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100001Reference

1992

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100700Reference

1993

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130000Reference

1994

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165001Reference

1995

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175130Reference

1996

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190001Reference

1997

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200001Reference

1998

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300001Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 7 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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289 cmReference

Loading height

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177 cmReference

Bucket force

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882 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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496 kgReference

John Deere 955 Height

Hood

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135 cmReference

ROPS

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211 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.