Compare/John Deere 430 vs Porsche Standard

John Deere 430 vs Porsche Standard

Verdict: John Deere 430 vs Porsche Standard

The John Deere 430 and the Porsche Standard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. John Deere 430 is the newer design (1958 vs 1957). 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Porsche

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

PorscheReference

Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WDOctober 13 - 25, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 600 fileReference

Porsche F219Reference

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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Steering

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mechanicalReference

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

75.7 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

19.5 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

21.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.9 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 102 mmReference

98 x 116 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

1850Reference

2300Reference

Firing order

1-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

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Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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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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Engine

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19.4 kWReference

Power

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19.4 kWReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

4 forward and 1 reverse | 5 forward and 1 reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

live (optional on 5-speed)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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Weight

1474 kgReference

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Front tire

5.00x15Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

10-34Reference

12.4/11-28Reference

Ag front

6.00x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

12-28Reference

12.4/11-28Reference

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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John Deere 430 attachments

430 Serial Number Location

430 Serial Numbers

1958

140001Reference

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1959

142671Reference

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1960

158632Reference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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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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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.