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John Deere 4430
1973 – Farm tractor
The John Deere 4430 is a farm tractor. The available specifications cover 1 engine configuration and 4 transmission options; equipment could vary by production year and market.
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✓ Row-crop field work Its row-crop configuration is intended for cultivation and work between planted rows.
✓ PTO and three-point implements Compatible with PTO-driven equipment and mounted implements through the rear three-point hitch.
✓ Field and transport duties Useful for moving loads, field operations and general transport around the farm.
Production Production years 1973 Manufacturer John Deere Row-Crop tractor Factory Waterloo, Iowa, USA Original price $23,000 in 1977
≈ $128,100 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.
Power ratings PTO (claimed) 125 hp (93.2 kW) Drawbar (tested) 104.99 hp (78.3 kW) PTO (tested) 125.88 hp (93.9 kW)
Engines View detailed engine specifications → Transmissions John Deere Syncro-Range 8 forward and 2 reverse · partially synchronized John Deere Quad-Range 16 forward and 6 reverse · partial power shift John Deere Power Shift 8 forward and 4 reverse · full power shift Syncro-Range Creeper 13 forward and 4 reverse
View detailed transmission specifications → Mechanical Power steering Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes Optional Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound Gard body and cab. Drive 4x2 2WD : 4x4 HFWD 4WD Final drives planetary Differential lock hydro-mechanical rear
Capacities Fuel 46 gal (174.1 L) Hydraulic system 11 gal (41.6 L)
Hydraulics Type closed center Capacity 11 gal (41.6 L) Pump flow 22 gpm (83.3 L/min) Pressure 2250 psi 155.1 bar Valves 1 to 3
View detailed hydraulics → PTO & Hitch Rear hitch category II Rear PTO independent Rear PTO speeds 540 / 1000 rpm
View detailed PTO & hitch specifications → Dimensions Wheelbase 106.6 in (270 cm) Length 160.75 in (408 cm) Width 89.625 in (227 cm) — axle Width 70.8 in (179 cm) — fenders Width 82 in (208 cm) — cab fenders Front tread 48 to 77.9 in (121 to 197 cm) Front tread 52 to 85.9 in (132 to 218 cm) Front tread 58 to 95.9 in (147 to 243 cm) Front tread 64 to 88 in (162 to 223 cm) (4WD) Rear tread 60 to 94 in (152 to 238 cm) Rear tread 60 to 101 in (152 to 256 cm) Rear tread 61 to 109 in (154 to 276 cm) Rear tread 61 to 118 in (154 to 299 cm) Operating 11350 lb (5148 kg) Ballasted 15060 lb (6831 kg)
View detailed dimensions → Dimensions Wheelbase 106.6 in (270 cm) Length 160.75 in (408 cm) Width 89.625 in (227 cm) — axle Width 70.8 in (179 cm) — fenders Width 82 in (208 cm) — cab fenders Rack-and-pinion rear axle 3.39 by 90 in 86 by 2286 mm Rack-and-pinion rear axle 3.39 by 96 in 86 by 2438 mm Rack-and-pinion rear axle 3.39 by 104 in 86 by 2641 mm Rack-and-pinion rear axle 3.62 by 104 in 91 by 2641 mm Rack-and-pinion rear axle 3.62 by 113 in 91 by 2870 mm Front tread 48 to 77.9 in (121 to 197 cm) Front tread 52 to 85.9 in (132 to 218 cm) Front tread 58 to 95.9 in (147 to 243 cm) Front tread 64 to 88 in (162 to 223 cm) (4WD) Rear tread 60 to 94 in (152 to 238 cm) Rear tread 60 to 101 in (152 to 256 cm) Rear tread 61 to 109 in (154 to 276 cm) Rear tread 61 to 118 in (154 to 299 cm)
View detailed dimensions → Dimensions · John Deere 4430 Weight ROPS Shipping 9732 lb (4414 kg) Cab Shipping 10762 lb (4881 kg) Operating 11350 lb (5148 kg) Ballasted 15060 lb (6831 kg)
View detailed dimensions → Tires Agricultural front 10.00-16 Agricultural front 7.50-18 Agricultural front 11.00-16 Agricultural rear 18.4-38 Agricultural rear 23.1-30 Agricultural rear 18.4-34 Agricultural rear 20.8-34 Agricultural rear 16.9-38
Electrical Ground negative Charging system alternator Charging amps 55 Battery volts 6 Batteries 2 Battery CCA 800
Serial numbers Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4430, right side, above the PTO shaft. 1973 1000 1974 17500 1975 33050 1976 47222 1977 62960
Smaller model4230
Smaller model43201971–1972
Current model44301973
Larger model44401978–1982