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John Deere 435

John Deere 435 tractor
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The John Deere 435 is a utility tractor produced from 1959 to 1960. It was the first John Deere tractor released after the new PTO standards were adopted in 1958 and the first Deere tractor to have its horsepower rated in terms of PTO after Nebraska dropped the belt test in 1959. It features a General Motors 1.7L 2-cylinder supercharged diesel engine, with a 4-speed or 5-speed gear transmission. The tractor has a two-wheel drive with manual steering, with power steering optional after 1960. It has an open operator station and differential mechanical dry disc brakes. The 435 has a fuel tank capacity of 10.5 gallons and a shipping weight of 3200 lbs. It is equipped with an open center hydraulic system and a rear type I hitch. The rear PTO is transmission-driven with optional live PTO available with the 5-speed transmission, and PTO speeds of 540 or 540/1000 RPM. The tractor was built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA and Monterrey, Mexico, with a total production of 4,626 units.
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Power36 hp[P]
Founded1959 - 1960
Model435

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 435

Power

Plows:2-3
PTO (tested):32.91 hp (24.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested):27.59 hp (20.6 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:10-34, 12-28
Ag front:5.00-15, 6.00-16

Engine

Type:supercharged diesel, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 2-cycle engine
Model:General Motors 2-53
Fuel tank:10.5 gal (39.7 L)
Rated RPM:1850
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.875x4.50 inches (98 x 114 mm)
Compression:17:1
Displacement:106.1 ci (1.7 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:10 qts (9.5 L)
Engine oil capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)

Dimensions

Width:85.75 inches (217 cm)
Height:71.5 inches (181 cm)
Length:136.125 inches (345 cm)
Wheelbase:85 inches (215 cm)
Rear tread:48 to 98 inches (121 to 248 cm), 56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm) (PAVT)
Front tread:48 to 80 inches (121 to 203 cm), 56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm)
Shipping weight:3200 lbs (1451 kg)
Ground clearance:21 inches (53 cm)

Hydraulics

Type:open center

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
Steering:manual, power optional after 1960 (SN 436452)
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Notes: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.
Factories:Dubuque, Iowa, USA, Monterrey, Mexico
Total built:4,626
Manufacturer:John Deere
Original price:$3,000 in 1960

Transmission

Type:gear
Options:4-speed gear, 5-speed gear
Oil type:SAE 80
Oil capacity:9.5 qts (9.0 L)
Gears (4-speed):4 forward and 1 reverse
Gears (5-speed):5 forward and 1 reverse

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I

Serial Numbers

1959:435001
1960:435961
End:439626
Location:Serial number plate below the tractor's instrument panel.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Live PTO:Optional with 5-speed transmission
Rear PTO:transmision
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375), 540/1000 (1.375)