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John DeereModel A
John Deere 430
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 31 hp
- displacement
- 113 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
John Deere 430 vs Ventrac 4231
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VentracModel B
Ventrac 4231
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 31 hp
- displacement
- 58.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
John DeereJohn Deere 430
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VentracVentrac 4231
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied43031 hp
423131 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
430 is in the 94th percentile; 4231 is in the 94th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 430 higher · +54.8 ci (+94%)430113 ci
423158.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
430 is in the 93rd percentile; 4231 is in the 80th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 4231 higher · +1 (+50%)4302
42313
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
430 is in the 50th percentile; 4231 is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 430 higher · +1,413 lb (+77%)4303,250 lb
42311,837 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
430 is in the 95th percentile; 4231 is in the 84th · 314 models
430 (A)4231 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 430 | Ventrac 4231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Ventrac | — |
| Model | 430 | 4231 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 430 | Ventrac 4231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | Not recorded | Vanguard DM950DT | — |
| Power Output | 31hp | 31hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 1,850RPM | 3,600RPM | ▲ 4231+1,750 RPM · +95% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ 4231+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 113ci | 58.2ci | ▲ 430+54.8 ci · +94% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 2.8in | ▲ 430+1.5 in · +54% |
| Stroke | 4in | 3.1in | ▲ 430+0.9 in · +29% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 430 | Ventrac 4231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | unsynchronized gear | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 430 | Ventrac 4231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 136in | 79in | ▲ 430+57 in · +72% |
| Width | 85.8in | 48in | ▲ 430+37.8 in · +79% |
| Height | 56in | 67in | ▲ 4231+11 in · +20% |
| Operating Weight | 3,250lb | 1,837lb | ▲ 430+1,413 lb · +77% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 430 | Ventrac 4231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Articulated power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 430 | Ventrac 4231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 430 | Ventrac 4231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Ventrac Minute Mount | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 430 | Ventrac 4231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Articulated power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 430 | Ventrac 4231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 430 | Ventrac 4231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 430 | Ventrac 4231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 94th percentile (31 hp)B · 94th percentile (31 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 93rd percentile (113 ci)B · 80th percentile (58.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 95th percentile (3,250 lb)B · 84th percentile (1,837 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 99th percentile (136 in)B · 74th percentile (79 in)
A · 430B · 4231Median Lawn and Garden Tractor