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John Deere 430 vs John Deere 430 Hi-Crop
Verdict: John Deere 430 vs John Deere 430 Hi-Crop
The John Deere 430 and the John Deere 430 Hi-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 430 Hi-Crop leads on rated power with 27 hp against 26 hp. John Deere 430 is the lighter machine (1,474 kg vs 3,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the John Deere 430 Hi-Crop for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 430 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
26 hp
27 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WDOctober 13 - 25, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 600 fileReference
The 430H was also available with an all-fuel engine or LP-gas engine. All 430V tractors were built with gasoline engines.Reference
430W Total built
5981Reference
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430T Total built
3255Reference
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430S Total built
1809Reference
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430U Total built
1340Reference
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430H Total built
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212Reference
430V Total built
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63Reference
Variants
430T
tricycleReference
tricycleReference
430S
standardReference
standardReference
430U
utilityReference
utilityReference
430H
high-cropReference
high-cropReference
430V
specialReference
specialReference
430W
row-crop utilityReference
row-crop utilityReference
430C
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
39.7 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
19.5 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
21.1 kWReference
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Displacement
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 102 mmReference
108 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1850Reference
1850Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
9.5 LReference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Oil change
150 hReference
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Belt power (max)
16.9 kWReference
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Max power
16.3 kWReference
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Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
2-cylinder 4-valve | 2-cylinder | 2-cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
1,850 | 1,850 | 1,850Reference
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Bore and stroke
4.25x4.00 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooled | 11 qtsReference
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Aux. fuel
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3.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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20.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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21.8 kWReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
forward and reverse options
4 forward and 1 reverse | 5 forward and 1 reverseReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO
live (optional on 5-speed)Reference
live (optional on 5-speed)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
215 cmReference
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Weight
1474 kgReference
3050 to 3400 poundsReference
Front tire
5.00x15Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
10-34Reference
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Ag front
6.00x16Reference
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Ag rear
12-28Reference
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Length
345 cmReference
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Width
217 cmReference
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Height (hood)
142 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
187 cmReference
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Ground clearance
53 cmReference
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Front tread
142 to 223 cmReference
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Rear tread
142 to 223 cmReference
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430H Wheelbase
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205 cmReference
430V Wheelbase
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185 cmReference
430H Rear tire
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10-38Reference
430H Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 10-38Reference
430V Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 10-34Reference
430H Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 11-38Reference
430V Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 10-34Reference
430H Length
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335 cmReference
430V Length
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314 cmReference
430H Width
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182 cmReference
430V Width
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187 cmReference
430H Shipping weight
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1542 kgReference
430V Shipping weight
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1383 kgReference
430H Clearance (front axle)
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82 cmReference
430H Clearance (rear axle)
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87 cmReference
430H Front tread
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137 to 213 cmReference
430V Front tread
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116 to 167 cmReference
430H Rear tread
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137 to 213 cmReference
430V Rear tread
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116 to 203 cmReference
John Deere 430 attachments
430 Serial Number Location
430 Serial Numbers
1958
140001Reference
140071Reference
1959
142671Reference
142671Reference
1960
158632Reference
158632Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
8.7 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1240 kgReference
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General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
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Capacities
Capacity
113 ciReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
142.2 cmReference
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Overall Length
345.7 cmReference
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Overall Width
217.8 cmReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
10-34, 12-28 inchReference
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430 Hi-Crop Serial Number Location
430 Hi-Crop Serial Numbers
Final
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161048Reference
John Deere 430 Hi-Crop Height
430H Hood
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172 cmReference
430V Hood
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160 cmReference
430H Exhaust
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218 cmReference
430V Exhaust
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206 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.