Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 4430 vs Kubota M135X

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 4430

Row Crop

power
126 hp
displacement
404 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 4430 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M135X

Row Crop

power
135 hp
displacement
374 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full M135X specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4430
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ M135X higher · +9 hp (+7%)
4430126 hp
M135X135 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

4430 is in the 43rd percentile; M135X is in the 49th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4430 higher · +30 ci (+8%)
4430404 ci
M135X374 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

4430 is in the 57th percentile; M135X is in the 48th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 4430 higher · +2 (+50%)
44306
M135X4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

4430 is in the 50th percentile; M135X is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ M135X higher · +8 (+100%)
44308
M135X16
Median Row Crop Tractor16

4430 is in the 16th percentile; M135X is in the 50th · 1,200 models

4430 (A)M135X (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model4430M135X—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
ModelJohn DeereV6108-TI—
Power Output126hp135hp▲ M135X+9 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders64▲ 4430+2 · +50%
Displacement404ci374ci▲ 4430+30 ci · +8%
Bore4.3in4.6in▲ M135X+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.8in5.5in▲ M135X+0.7 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
TypePartially synchronizedSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (8) range operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
Length161in172in▲ M135X+11 in · +7%
Width89.6in89in▲ 4430+0.6 in · <1%
HeightNot recorded107in—
Operating Weight11,350lb10,480lb▲ 4430+870 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypeFull-power hydrostaticHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
TypeIndependentIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
Front Tire SizeTwo IIL-15;6;28Not recorded—
Rear Tire SizeTwo 18.4-38;8;20Not recorded—

Tread Width

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded69.9in—
Rear TreadNot recorded62.8in—
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded69.9 - 73.8 in—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded62.8 - 82.1 in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 2II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,549lb5,810lb▲ M135X+1,261 lb · +28%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeFull-power hydrostaticHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeFull-power wet disc differentialHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
Coolant7.5gal4gal▲ 4430+3.5 gal · +88%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4430Kubota M135XDifference
TypeOpen station, ROPS or Cab (optional)Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 43rd percentile (126 hp)B · 49th percentile (135 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 57th percentile (404 ci)B · 48th percentile (374 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 43rd percentile (11,350 lb)B · 35th percentile (10,480 lb)
A · 4430B · M135XMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 4430Full spec pageKubota M135X