Head to head · Lawn and Garden

John Deere 430 vs Ventrac 4231TD

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 430

Lawn and Garden

power
31 hp
displacement
113 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
5
Full 430 specs
Ventrac 4231TD Tractor
VentracModel B

Ventrac 4231TD

Lawn and Garden

power
31 hp
displacement
58.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 4231TD specs
John DeereJohn Deere 430
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VentracVentrac 4231TD

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
43031 hp
4231TD31 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

430 is in the 94th percentile; 4231TD is in the 94th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 430 higher · +54.9 ci (+94%)
430113 ci
4231TD58.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

430 is in the 93rd percentile; 4231TD is in the 79th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 4231TD higher · +1 (+50%)
4302
4231TD3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

430 is in the 50th percentile; 4231TD is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 430 higher · +1,467 lb (+82%)
4303,250 lb
4231TD1,783 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

430 is in the 95th percentile; 4231TD is in the 83rd · 314 models

430 (A)4231TD (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 430Ventrac 4231TDDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereVentrac—
Model4304231TD—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 430Ventrac 4231TDDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereBriggs & Stratton—
ModelNot recordedVanguard DM950G—
Power Output31hp31hpSame
Rated RPM1,850RPM3,600RPM▲ 4231TD+1,750 RPM · +95%
Cylinders23▲ 4231TD+1 · +50%
Displacement113ci58.1ci▲ 430+54.9 ci · +94%
Bore4.3in2.8in▲ 430+1.5 in · +54%
Stroke4in3.1in▲ 430+0.9 in · +29%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 430Ventrac 4231TDDifference
Typeunsynchronized gearShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 430Ventrac 4231TDDifference
Length136in79in▲ 430+57 in · +72%
Width85.8in48in▲ 430+37.8 in · +79%
Height56in67in▲ 4231TD+11 in · +20%
Operating Weight3,250lb1,783lb▲ 430+1,467 lb · +82%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 430Ventrac 4231TDDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 430Ventrac 4231TDDifference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 430Ventrac 4231TDDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedVentrac Minute Mount—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 430Ventrac 4231TDDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 430Ventrac 4231TDDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 430Ventrac 4231TDDifference
Coolant2.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 430Ventrac 4231TDDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 94th percentile (31 hp)B · 94th percentile (31 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 93rd percentile (113 ci)B · 79th percentile (58.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 95th percentile (3,250 lb)B · 83rd percentile (1,783 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 99th percentile (136 in)B · 74th percentile (79 in)
A · 430B · 4231TDMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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