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John Deere 430



John Deere 430 tractor photo
1984 - 1992
400 Series
Garden tractor
Series map:
420
430
20.0hp
20.0hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $9,500 in 1992
John Deere 430 Engine
20HP Yanmar 885cc 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 430 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lockmechanical rear
Power steering
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
John Deere model 430 garden tractor with mower deck.
John Deere 430 photos...
Capacity
Fuel6.5 gal
24.6 L
Hydraulic system1.875 gal
7.1 L
Hydraulics
Capacity1.875 gal
7.1 L
Valves3
Tractor hitch
Rear Type0 OptOptional
Controldirectional control
Rear lift640 lbs
290 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent OptOptional
Clutchelectric
Rear PTO Type2000
Front PTOindependent
Clutchelectric
Front PTO Typepulley
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase52 inches
132 cm
Weight1170 lbs
530 kg
Front tire18x8.50-8
Rear tire26x12.00-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere 430 attachments
50" mid-mount mower deck
60" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
Attachment details ...
430 Serial Number Location
John Deere 430 serial number location
Serial number plate below the steering column on the John Deere 430.
430 Serial Numbers
1984M00430X285001
1985M00430X315001
1986M00430X360001
1987M00430X420001
1988M00430X475001
1989M00430X595001
1990M00430X010001
1991M00430X100001
1992M00430X110001

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps35
Battery volts12
References
430 references literature
430 Diesel Tractor published in 1984, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 430 Lawn and Garden Tractor (OM-M87456) published in 1983
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1986, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1989, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1990, by John Deere
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1991, by John Deere
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere
Technical Manual 322, 330, 332 and 430 Lawn and Garden Tractors. (TM1591) published in 1995
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere
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