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John Deere 435

The John Deere 435 is a utility tractor that was made from 1959 to 1960. It's a 2WD tractor with a manual steering system and a gear transmission that has 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. This tractor is built for basic farm work and is easy to use. The 435 has a diesel engine made by General Motors. It's a 2-cylinder engine that's liquid-cooled and supercharged. The engine is below average in size at 106.1 ci, but it produces a decent 36 hp at 1850 rpm. This tractor weighs 3750 lb, which is about average for its class. It has a Category I hitch at the rear and a live PTO with two speeds: 540 rpm and 1000 rpm. The tractor has an open operator station and uses an electric starter. Its brakes are differential mechanical dry disc type, which helps with turning in tight spaces.

ManufacturerJohn DeerePower36 hpEngine2-cylTransGear
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Quick specs

Category
Utility
Engine Power Output
36hp
Operating Weight
3,750 lb
Transmission
Gear
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At a glance

How the 435 compares

vs. Utility median

Distribution

Engine Power (hp)

Across all Utility tractors

36 hp · 29th

This model

9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383

The 435 ranks at the 29th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.

Overview

About the John Deere 435

The John Deere 435 is a utility tractor that was made from 1959 to 1960. It's a 2WD tractor with a manual steering system and a gear transmission that has 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. This tractor is built for basic farm work and is easy to use. The 435 has a diesel engine made by General Motors. It's a 2-cylinder engine that's liquid-cooled and supercharged. The engine is below average in size at 106.1 ci, but it produces a decent 36 hp at 1850 rpm. This tractor weighs 3750 lb, which is about average for its class. It has a Category I hitch at the rear and a live PTO with two speeds: 540 rpm and 1000 rpm. The tractor has an open operator station and uses an electric starter. Its brakes are differential mechanical dry disc type, which helps with turning in tight spaces.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerJohn Deere
Model435
CategoryUtility tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Years built1959–1960
Operating weight3,750lb

Engine

MakeGeneral Motors
ModelFeb-53
Power36hp
Cylinders2
Displacement106.1ci
Bore3.88in
Stroke4.5in

Transmission

TypeGear
Forward gears5
Reverse gears1

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringManual
BrakesDifferential mechanical dry disc
CabOpen

Power take-off

Rear PTOLive
PTO speed540rpm

Dimensions

Length136.13in
Width85.75in
Height71.5in
Operating weight3,750lb

Capacities

Cooling system2.5gal

Head to head

435 vs. Utility median

How the John Deere 435 compares to other Utility tractors

SpecThis modelUtility medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power36 hp55 hp-35%29th
Engine Displacement106 ci183 ci-42%25th
Cylinders24-50%3rd
Forward Gears512-58%6th
Operating Weight3,750 lb5,303 lb-29%33rd
Length136 in137 in0%50th
Width85.8 in66 in+30%89th
Height71.5 in94.1 in-24%17th

Medians and percentiles are computed from the utility tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 3,9335,720 models).

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FAQ

Common questions

What years was the John Deere 435 manufactured?

Production of the John Deere 435 ran from 1959 through 1960.

What type of transmission does the John Deere 435 have?

The John Deere 435 uses a Gear transmission offering 5 forward gears.

What three-point hitch category does the John Deere 435 use?

The John Deere 435 has a Category I three-point hitch.

How powerful is the John Deere 435?

The John Deere 435 has an engine power output of 36 hp. It is powered by a 2-cylinder engine displacing 106.1 ci.

What is the working weight of the John Deere 435?

The operating weight of the John Deere 435 is approximately 3,750 lb.

What routine service does the John Deere 435 need?

Regular maintenance for the John Deere 435 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.