Tractor · 1959Unverified
John Deere 435
John Deere 435 — Utility tractor · 33 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
33 hp
Max power
20.6 kW
Weight
1451 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
FactoriesDubuque, Iowa, USAReference
FactoriesMonterrey, MexicoReference
Total built4,626Reference
Original price was $3,000 in 1960Reference
The 435 was the first John Deere tractor released after the new PTO standards were adopted in 1958. It was also the first Deere tractor to have its horsepower rated in terms of PTO after Nebraska dropped the belt test in 1959.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower optional after 1960 (SN 436452)Reference
Differential mechanical dry disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
General Motors 1.7L 2-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank39.7 LReference
Plows2-3Reference
Drawbar (tested)20.6 kWReference
General Motors 2-53Reference
supercharged dieselReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
2-cycle engineReference
Displacement1.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 114 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM1850Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity9.5 LReference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed24.5 kWReference
Max power20.6 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed gearReference
5-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity9.0 LReference
Oil typeSAE 80Reference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)24.5 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear PTOtransmisionReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed24.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase215 cmReference
Weight1451 kgReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire10-34Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear10-34Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear12-28Reference
Length345 cmReference
Width217 cmReference
Height181 cmReference
Shipping weight1451 kgReference
Ground clearance53 cmReference
Front tread121 to 203 cmReference
Front tread142 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread121 to 248 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 203 cmReference
435 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate below the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
1959435001Reference
1960435961Reference
End439626Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Test results
Diesel 5-speed 2WDSeptember 8 - 18, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 716 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use8.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use8.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use9.1 l/hourReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1923 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.