Compare/John Deere 430 vs John Deere X167

John Deere 430 vs John Deere X167

Verdict: John Deere 430 vs John Deere X167

The John Deere 430 and the John Deere X167 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. John Deere X167 is the lighter machine (228 kg vs 530 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X167 is the newer design (2021 vs 1984). 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

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Displacement

54 ciReference

44.2 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 72 mmReference

79 x 73 mmReference

Power

14.9 kWReference

15.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Idle RPM

1300-3400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

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Oil capacity

7.1 LReference

2.6 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

Fuel tank

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9.1 LReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Transmission

Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90Reference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

24.6 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.1 LReference

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Capacity

7.1 LReference

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Valves

3Reference

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Rear Type

0Reference

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Control

directional controlReference

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Rear lift

290 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

132 cmReference

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Weight

530 kgReference

228 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

22x9.5-12Reference

Ag front

18x8.50-8Reference

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Ag rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

22x9.5-12Reference

Length

213 cmReference

192 cmReference

Width

130 cmReference

131 cmReference

Height

123 cmReference

114 cmReference

Flange rear axle

30 mmReference

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John Deere 430 attachments

430 Serial Number Location

430 Serial Numbers

1984

M00430X285001Reference

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1985

M00430X315001Reference

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1986

M00430X360001Reference

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1987

M00430X420001Reference

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1988

M00430X475001Reference

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1989

M00430X595001Reference

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1990

M00430X010001Reference

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1991

M00430X100001Reference

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1992

M00430X110001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

9Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

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U1Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere X167 attachments

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 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.