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John Deere

4430

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 4430.

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138hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1973–1977

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

4430 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1973 - 1977

Generation II Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Original price was $23,000 in 1977

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Power steering

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

Optional Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound Gard body and cab.

Drive
4x2 2WD
Drive
4x4 HFWD 4WD
Final Drives
planetary
Differential Lock
hydro-mechanical rear

Capacity

Fuel
46 gal174.1 L
Hydraulic System
11 gal41.6 L
Hydraulic System
10 gal (Power Shift)37.9 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center
Capacity
11 gal41.6 L
Capacity
10 gal (Power Shift)37.9 L
Pressure
2250 psi155.1 bar
Valves
1 to 3
Pump Flow
22 gpm83.3 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Rear Lift
4550 lbs2063 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2200
Engine Rpm
1000@2200

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1973
1000
1974
17500
1975
33050
1976
47222
1977
62960

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Rops Charging Amps
37
Cab Charging Amps
55
Batteries
2
Battery Cca
800
Battery Volts
6
Battery Group
5D

4430 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft

Displacement
404 ci6.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.25x4.75 inches108 x 121 mm
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dry with secondary element
Pre Heating
ether injection
Pre Heating
coolant heater OptOptional
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Idle Rpm
800-2200
Operating Rpm
1500-2200
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
30 qts28.4 L
Coolant Capacity
32 qts (with heater)30.3 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.018 inches0.457 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.028 inches0.711 mm
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft
Oil Capacity
17 qts16.1 L
Oil Change
100 h

Engine Options

John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel

4430 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

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.

Transmission
John Deere Syncro-Range
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Oil Capacity
44 qts41.6 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

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.

Transmission
John Deere Quad-Range
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Oil Capacity
44 qts41.6 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Transmission Type
full power shift
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet discs
Oil Capacity
40 qts37.9 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 4)

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.

Transmission
Syncro-Range Creeper
Transmission Type
creeper
Gears
13 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission Options

8-speed partially synchronized

16-speed partial power shift

8-speed full power shift

13-speed creeper

4430 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
160.75 in408 cm
Width
89.63 in227 cm
Height
85.25 in216 cm
Height (cab)
114 in289 cm
Height (ROPS)
109.3 in277 cm
Wheelbase
106.6 in270 cm
Front tread
48 in121 cm
Rear tread
60 in152 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
106.6 inches270 cm
Weight
9732 to 11350 pounds
Front Tire
10.00-16
Rear Tire
18.4-38

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4430, right side, above the PTO shaft.

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
10.00-16
Front Ag
7.5L-15
Front Ag
11L-15
Front Ag
7.50-18
Front Ag
11.00-16
Front Ag
14L-16A
Rear Ag
18.4-38
Rear Ag
23.1-30
Rear Ag
18.4-34
Rear Ag
20.8-34
Rear Ag
16.9-38

4430 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 4430 videos from their original YouTube creators.

John Deere 4430: The Classic Tractor That’s More Than Meets the Eye

Video by Farm Journal

Watch on YouTube ↗

4430 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1110

Diesel Quad-Range 2WDOctober 5 - 13, 1974

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1110
Power At Rated Engine Speed
125.88 hp93.9 kW
Fuel Use
8.1 gal/hour30.7 l/hour
Max Power
104.99 hp78.3 kW
Max Pull
12032 lbs5457 kg

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John Deere 4430 tractor MD1

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