- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1956–1962
- 18,231 built
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester D-430 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DD-132 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 29.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
29.6 hp
22.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-430 Farmall”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,660 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,323 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.1 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
International Harvester D-430 specs: key facts
The International Harvester D-430 was built from 1956 to 1962.
The International Harvester D-430 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 22.1 kW (29.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester D-430 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester D-430 has a INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DD-132 engine, a 4-cylinder 2.18 L diesel unit.Source 2
The International Harvester D-430 weighs 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester D-430 has a dependent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the International Harvester D-430 lifts 600 kg (1,323 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester D-430 delivers 15.5 L/min (4.1 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-430 Farmall”
How does the D-430 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 30 L fuel tank is low for its class — 25% below the median of 40 L across the 117 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 139 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a D-430 have?
The only figure for the D-430 is 29.6 hp (22.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-430 Farmall”
What engine is in a D-430?
A D-430 has an INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DD-132, a 4-cylinder 2.18 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER DD-132 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 132.9 ci · 2.18 L |
| Max torque | 90 lb·ft · 122 N·mSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DGD 4”
How much will a D-430 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A D-430 lifts 1,323 lb (600 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 4.1 gpm · 15.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 1,323 lb · 600 kg |
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 540 rpmGround-speed PTO available |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-430 Farmall”
What transmission does a D-430 have?
Transmission specifications for the D-430 are below.
| Clutch | Foot-operated dry single-plate clutch from Fichtel & Sachs |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Foot-operated International Harvester disc brake |
| Steering | Mechanically operated ZF-Gemmer steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-430 Farmall”
How much does a D-430 weigh?
A D-430 weighs 3,660 lb (1,660 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,660 lb · 1,660 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 4,409 lb · 2,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 74.0 in · 1,880 mm |
| Length | 115.4 in · 2,930 mm |
| Width | 64.6 in · 1,640 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in · 1,550 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.2 in · 385 mm |
| Front track | 49.2–59.1 in · 1,250–1,500 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 49.2–74.8 in · 1,250–1,900 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.2 ft · 2.80 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-430 Farmall”
What oil does a D-430 take, and how much?
A D-430 engine takes 7.3 qt (6.9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.3 qt · 6.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-430 Farmall” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 25.4 qt · 24.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-430 Farmall” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 13.5 qt · 12.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-430 Farmall” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.8 qt · 14.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-430 Farmall” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a D-430?
Within 10% of its 28.1 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz F2L 514/5428.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1954–1955Side by side with the D-430 →
- Volvo T-2528.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1952–1959Side by side with the D-430 →
- David Brown 850 Implematic28.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1965Side by side with the D-430 →
- OLIVER 50028.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1961–1963Side by side with the D-430 →
- Renault Super 528.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1962–1965Side by side with the D-430 →
- SOMECA SOM-3028 hp PTO, claimed · 1959–1960Side by side with the D-430 →
Common questions about the International Harvester D-430
Is a D-430 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester D-430 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a D-430 have?
A D-430 has a dependent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
What serial numbers does a D-430 carry?
The source prints serial numbers NT 250.001 to NT 268.235. It also records 5 changes by serial number. It does not say whether that is the tractor’s or the engine’s number, and we never work out a year from a serial number.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick D-430 Farmall”; and Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick DGD 4”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick D-430 Farmall — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118054 · revision 1056337. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick DGD 4 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-41177 · revision 1022333. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document