John Deere 4430

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4430 row-crop tractor is a powerful and efficient machine designed for demanding agricultural tasks. Based on independent test results, key updates include the engine's maximum power output of 125.88 HP at 2200 RPM, with detailed fuel consumption rates provided. Comprehensive drawbar performance data is now available, including maximum drawbar pull, speed, efficiency, and fuel consumption under varying load conditions. Tire sizes have been updated to the specific models used during testing. Additional details on dimensions, ballast weights, fluid capacities, and transmission specifications have been incorporated from the test results. The manufacture start year has been revised to 1972 based on the test dates.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 125.88 HP

Transmission: Partially synchronized or partial power shift or full power shift

Drive Type: 2WD or HFWD 4WD

Operating Weight: 11350 lbs

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 4430 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 48% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Average
Greater than 37% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 42% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
404 ci
Bore (in)
4.25 in
Stroke (in)
4.75 in
Rated RPM
2200 RPM
Power Output (hp)
125.88 HP

Transmission

Type
Partially synchronized or partial power shift or full power shift
Forward Gears
8 or 16
Reverse Gears
2 or 6 or 4
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
160.75 in
Width (in)
89.625 in
Height (in)
-
Operating Weight (lb)
11350 lbs

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540 or 1000 rpm
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD or 4x4 HFWD 4WD
Drive Type
2WD or HFWD 4WD
Steering Type
Full-power hydrostatic
Coolant Capacity (qts)
30 qts
Front Tire Diameter (in)
28 in
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
38 in
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year
1977
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category
Category 2
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
4549 lbs
Operator Station Type
Open station, ROPS or Cab (optional)
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Full-power wet disc differential
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: October 5 to October 13, 1972

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power: 125.88 HP (93.84 kW) at 2200 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 8.090 Gal/hr (30.62 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.446 lb/hp.hr (0.271 kg/kW.h) at rated RPM

Varying Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Average Fuel Consumption: 5.612 Gal/hr (21.24 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.579 lb/hp.hr (0.352 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Power: 104.99 HP (78.30 kW) with a drawbar pull of 7211 lbs (32.09 kN) at 5.76 mph (9.27 km/h) in 7th gear (B2)
  • 75% of Pull at Maximum Power: 87.70 HP (65.41 kW) with a drawbar pull of 5578 lbs (24.81 kN) at 5.90 mph (9.49 km/h) over 10 hours

Torque Performance

  • Maximum Torque Rise: 47.4%

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Drawbar: 12.94 Hp.hr/gal (2.55 kW.h/l) at maximum available power in 7th gear (B2)



Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.(1972).NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 1110 JOHN DEERE 4430 QUAD-RANGE DIESEL. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2276

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