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John Deere 4430
John Deere 4430 — Generation II Series · 126 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The John Deere 4430 is a tractor with a rated output of 126 hp, categorising it among the more powerful models in its class. It was produced from 1973 to 1977. The 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine powers the tractor, which features four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its listed weight ranges from 9732 to 11350 pounds, and it is suitable for tasks involving areas of approximately 200–800 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
126 hp
Max power
78.3 kW
Weight
9732 to 11350 pounds
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
171 rows
Recorded power
126 hp
Transmissions
8-speed partially synchronized
Production years
1973-1977
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Original price was $23,000 in 1977Reference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4x4 HFWD 4WDReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockhydro-mechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Optional Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound Gard body and cab.Reference
Variants
4430row-cropReference
4430 Hi-Crophigh clearanceReference
Engine
John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)78.3 kWReference
John DeereReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaftReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke108 x 121 mmReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdry with secondary elementReference
Pre-heatingether injectionReference
Pre-heatingcoolant heaterReference
Compression15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM800-2200Reference
Operating RPM1500-2200Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity28.4 LReference
Coolant capacity30.3 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.711 mmReference
Oil capacity16.1 LReference
Oil change100 hReference
Power at rated engine speed93.9 kWReference
Max power78.3 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,200 | 1,500-2,200 RPMReference
Bore and stroke4.25x4.75 inchesReference
Compression ratio15.5:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft | 30 qts, 32 qtsReference
Transmission
8-speed partially synchronizedReference
16-speed partial power shiftReference
8-speed full power shiftReference
13-speed creeperReference
TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-RangeReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
Oil capacity41.6 LReference
Four shift stations with two gears each, plus reverse gear in the first two shift stations. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift between stations. Once in a shift station the tractor may be shifted on the move, using the clutch, between the gears in that station.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-RangeReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 6 reverseReference
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gears 1-2 and 3-4 in each range with a synchronized shift (using clutch) between 2-3. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere Power ShiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discsReference
Oil capacity37.9 LReference
TransmissionSyncro-Range CreeperReference
TypecreeperReference
Gears13 forward and 4 reverseReference
Optional creeper range adds additional speeds to the first five gears of the Syncro-Range transmission. An interlock prevents shifting into gears 6 through 8 while the creeper is engaged.Reference
Rear Axle Drive TypeplanetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)93.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)93.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system41.6 LReference
Hydraulic system37.9 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity41.6 LReference
Capacity37.9 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Valves1 to 3Reference
Pump flow83.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift2063 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2200Reference
Engine RPM1000@2200Reference
Capacities
Fuel174.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase270 cmReference
Weight9732 to 11350 poundsReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Ag front10.00-16Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Ag front7.5L-15Reference
Ag front11L-15Reference
Ag front7.50-18Reference
Ag front11.00-16Reference
Ag front14L-16AReference
Ag rear23.1-30Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Ag rear20.8-34Reference
Ag rear16.9-38Reference
Length408 cmReference
Width227 cmReference
Width179 cmReference
Width208 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2286 mmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2438 mmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2641 mmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle91 by 2641 mmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle91 by 2870 mmReference
Front tread121 to 197 cmReference
Front tread132 to 218 cmReference
Front tread147 to 243 cmReference
Front tread162 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 238 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 256 cmReference
Rear tread154 to 276 cmReference
Rear tread154 to 299 cmReference
ROPS Shipping4414 kgReference
Cab Shipping4881 kgReference
Operating5148 kgReference
Ballasted6831 kgReference
Steering wheel216 cmReference
John Deere 4430 attachments
front-end loaderReference
4430 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4430, right side, above the PTO shaft.Reference
4430 Serial Numbers
19731000Reference
197417500Reference
197533050Reference
197647222Reference
197762960Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps37Reference
Cab Charging amps55Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA800Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Battery Group5DReference
Battery options2 | 2Reference
Total cold cranking amps800Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 148 loaderReference
John Deere 158 loaderReference
John Deere 4430 Height
Cab289 cmReference
ROPS Exhaust277 cmReference
Cab Exhaust318 cmReference
Test results
Diesel Quad-Range 2WDOctober 5 - 13, 1974Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1110 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use30.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull5457 kgReference
Speeds
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
General
Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
Country of manufacturerRow-Crop tractor | Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
PTO
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM540/1,000 (1.375)Reference
Steering & brakes
Brakesdifferential hydraulic wet discReference
Steering typepowerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Typeclosed centerReference
Maximum operating pressure2,250 psiReference
Remote Valves1 to 3Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length408.3 cmReference
Overall Width227.6 cmReference
Rear Axle Width8.6 cmReference
Rear Axle Length228.6 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range18.4-38, 23.1-30, 18.4-34, 20.8-34, 16.9-38 inchReference
Front Wheel tread range10.00-16, 7.5L-15, 11L-15, 7.50-18, 11.00-16, 14L-16AReference
Operator station
Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialOptional Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound Gard body and cab.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.
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