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John Deere 430 vs John Deere Z335M
Verdict: John Deere 430 vs John Deere Z335M
The John Deere 430 and the John Deere Z335M 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 Z335M is the lighter machine (224 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 Z335M is the newer design (2017 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
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 72 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power
14.9 kWReference
14.9 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
12Reference
Coolant capacity
3.8 LReference
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Oil capacity
7.1 LReference
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Oil change
200 hReference
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Fuel tank
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7.9 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 15 Model 90Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
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
120 cmReference
Weight
530 kgReference
224 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Ag front
18x8.50-8Reference
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Ag rear
26x12.00-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
213 cmReference
183 cmReference
Width
130 cmReference
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Height
123 cmReference
101 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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
35Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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300Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere Z335M attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 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.