John Deere
John Deere 4430
The John Deere 4430 is a Generation II Series row-crop tractor produced from 1973 to 1977 by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. It features a turbocharged 6-cylinder 6.6L diesel engine with 125 hp PTO power, multiple transmission options including power shift, and a variety of hydraulic and mechanical features. The tractor was originally priced at $23,000 in 1977 and is known for its versatility and power in row-crop farming applications. It supports various attachments including the John Deere 148 and 158 loaders with detailed specifications for lift capacity, breakout force, and dimensions.
Power138 hp[P]
Founded1973 - 1977
Model4430
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4430
Power
| PTO (tested) | 125.88 hp (93.9 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 104.99 hp (78.3 kW) |
Engine
| Type | John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 800-2200 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Air cleaner | dry with secondary element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Pre-heating | ether injection, coolant heater Optional |
| Displacement | 404 ci (6.6 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Configuration | liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 30 qts (28.4 L), 32 qts (with heater) (30.3 L) |
| Compression ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.028 inches (0.711 mm) |
Height
| Cab | 114 inches (289 cm) |
|---|---|
| Cab Exhaust | 125.25 inches (318 cm) |
| ROPS Exhaust | 109.3 inches (277 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 85.25 inches (216 cm) |
Weight
| Ballasted | 15060 lbs (6831 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 11350 lbs (5148 kg) |
| Cab Shipping | 10762 lbs (4881 kg) |
| ROPS Shipping | 9732 lbs (4414 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 46 gal (174.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 11 gal (41.6 L), 10 gal (Power Shift) (37.9 L) |
Overview
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Generation II Series |
| Built in | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Original price | $23,000 in 1977 |
| Production years | 1973 - 1977 |
Variants
| 4430 | row-crop |
|---|---|
| 4430 Hi-Crop | high clearance |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 800 |
| Battery Group | 5D |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Cab Charging amps | 55 |
| ROPS Charging amps | 37 |
Engine Oil
| Oil capacity | 17 qts (16.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Oil change interval | 100 h |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
| Capacity | 11 gal (41.6 L), 10 gal (Power Shift) (37.9 L) |
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | 4x2 2WD, 4x4 HFWD 4WD |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Power steering | yes |
| Differential lock | hydro-mechanical rear |
| Optional features | Optional Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound Gard body and cab. |
Attachments
| Overview | John Deere 148 loader, John Deere 158 loader |
|---|---|
| 148 Loader | Weight1350 lbs (612 kg) Dump angle38° Boom cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Bucket widths60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm), 96 inches (243 cm) Breakout force4700 lbs (2131 kg) Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm) Rollback angle11° Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Height (at pin)126 inches (320 cm) Bucket capacities0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m), 0.6 cu yd (0.5 cu m), 0.8 cu yd (0.6 cu m), 0.9 cu yd (0.7 cu m) Clearance (level)121 inches (307 cm) Clearance (dumped)102 inches (259 cm) Lift capacity (full at pin)3100 lbs (1406 kg) |
| 158 Loader | Dump angle37° Boom cylinder2.75 inches (6 cm) Breakout force5000 lbs (2268 kg) Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm) Rollback angle12° Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Height (at pin)156 inches (396 cm) Clearance (level)151 inches (383 cm) Clearance (dumped)132 inches (335 cm) Lift capacity (full at pin)3800 lbs (1723 kg) |
Transmission
| Types | 8-speed partially synchronized, 16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed full power shift, 13-speed creeper |
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Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|---|
| Rear lift capacity | 4550 lbs (2063 kg) |
Serial Numbers
| 1973 | 1000 |
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| 1974 | 17500 |
| 1975 | 33050 |
| 1976 | 47222 |
| 1977 | 62960 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 89.625 inches (axle) (227 cm), 70.8 inches (fenders) (179 cm), 82 inches (cab fenders) (208 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 160.75 inches (408 cm) |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Wheelbase | 106.6 inches (270 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Rear tread | 60 to 94 inches (152 to 238 cm), 60 to 101 inches (152 to 256 cm), 61 to 109 inches (154 to 276 cm), 61 to 118 inches (154 to 299 cm) |
| Front tread | 48 to 77.9 inches (121 to 197 cm), 52 to 85.9 inches (132 to 218 cm), 58 to 95.9 inches (147 to 243 cm), 64 to 88 inches (162 to 223 cm) (4WD) |
| Additional tires | 7.5L-15, 11L-15, 7.50-18, 11.00-16, 14L-16A, 23.1-30, 18.4-34, 20.8-34, 16.9-38 |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.39 by 90 inches (86 by 2286 mm), 3.39 by 96 inches (86 by 2438 mm), 3.39 by 104 inches (86 by 2641 mm), 3.62 by 104 inches (91 by 2641 mm), 3.62 by 113 inches (91 by 2870 mm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@2200, 1000@2200 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
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