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John Deere 430 vs John Deere X330
Verdict: John Deere 430 vs John Deere X330
The John Deere 430 and the John Deere X330 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 X330 is the lighter machine (210 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 X330 is the newer design (2016 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
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
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dry with foam precleanerReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
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Idle RPM
1300-3400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
3.8 LReference
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Oil capacity
7.1 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Fuel tank
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12.5 LReference
Power (gross)
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14.9 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
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
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
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
125 cmReference
Weight
530 kgReference
41 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
20x10-8Reference
Ag front
18x8.50-8Reference
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Ag rear
26x12.00-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
213 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
130 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
123 cmReference
119 cmReference
Flange rear axle
30 mmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
14Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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340Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere X330 attachments
X330 Serial Number Location
X330 Serial Numbers
2016
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10001Reference
2017
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30001Reference
2018
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50001Reference
2019
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70001Reference
2020
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90001Reference
2021
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110001Reference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Overall width
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128 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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13Reference
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.