I had a 430 for awhile biggest problem we kept having. Was the frt spindle s. Are not beefy enough to hold the weight in the front end it kept breaking spindles. An in hot weather take the side panels off. Ours would start to over heat if they panels were on.

You did a great job bringing this 430 back, the diesel is a big plus as is knowing how to weld. Well done!

*( J / D )* Afternoon, Much like yourself had found that certain Grass / Yard - Property Chores go better when the right - proper tools are involved. In My Case ( SHORT STORY ) the Choice was a Vintage Craftsmen with a Twin 16 ONAN Engine. They called these units Garden Tractors. Dual Range GEAR Boxes to really get the torque and grunt of the work done. 46 inch deck was way better then any 24 or 36 used before this stage. Always wanted a 62 yet on this UNIT that would indeed of been OVER-KILL. NO LAWN stood a chance when it was filled with gas. High Range meant 4th gear could knock out most chores in near Half to a Third or Better of the total in style all the while. I cant say al units are created equal though. Had a PLOW unit on the front of this beast machine. Other then Weights and chains ( I ) added to the mix. Packed snow ( INSTEAD ) of Freshly fallen could NOT begin to slow down the progress. When (WE) sold that property one of the local Neighbors had asked ( IF ) you ever consider selling it LET Us Know ( Top of the list ) . His Jaw about Dropped into the Ground when (I) gave him the go ahead ( BIDDING ) Process. His Manual walk behind on a full acre plus of weed laced bumpy yard was about the death of him for a months worth of sweat and tears. About the time he finished the back. The front was getting overgrown again already still. My Advice to Any and ALL. DONT be ( FUELISH ) Time and Money are like Debts versus A$$SET$ ( What YOU ) HAVE , WANT, NEED, DESIRE ??? A Hand Written Check to a Close personal Friend can mean the difference between enjoying an hour of Mower Relaxation being. Had heard he was so impressed with the process ( ONCE ) his Wife got on the machine * SHE * became the Neighborhood Grass Cutting Queen... (IF) its all about the brand only ??? I would NEVER personally Pay what some say is the god father to All others Given what needs to get done instead of financing a house or other such stuff in the process. My Buddy was a higher up at Briggs and Stratton for many years. He had toured all sorts of plants and said the Secret is which Paint Job each gets behind they leave to there final Destination. TRUTH is Stranger then Fiction. NOT all things are created Equal. IF it walks like a duck, Squawks like a Duck, Looks like a Duck ( MAYBE ) just Maybe its a Chicken or a turkey trying to Pull the wool over all others eyes besides to avoid the Dinner table of LAST Resorts ( YA Think ) ???

That's the most bizarre fuel filter I've ever seen. interesting. Good vid.

Looks like a lawnmower to me unless you can put attachments on back of it its not a tractor

I am reviving an "86 420. It looks bad as someone spray painted it flat black...it seems mechanically good though. I think you might be able to modify a factory lens cover to fit over your light bar. It is fun to bring them back into use. NIce work.

You did really nice work on this tractor and I think the headlight looks cool! Great video.

i love the hood it looks evil. :) also you did good on this :)

I liked the video but the long stretches of silence were putting me to sleep lol

You gave it some much needed and long overdue attention & maintenance Epic Thumbs Up ! 👍👍 😇❤

We mow a large acreage. Basically 3 different farmsteads and a bit of the field access roads. I got a 445 with a Kawasaki motor, big mistake! thing didn't last a week before it couldn't keep oil in it. At the time the parts for rebuilding it were more than the value of the tractor, as Deere had the parts supply all tied up. I've collected different L&G trctors over the years, cub cadet , Sears Suburban, etc. The 445 was a good size for what I needed, but spending 3 K for a repair was out. I finally bit the bullet and bought a late Deere 495 Diesel, not cheap, but we love it! Later found a 445 (455?) Diesel version and it is a real horse, son grabbed it for his use! I need to find either a rebuild for the blown engine one or a diesel motor for it. The thing has all the extras on it, just need to get it running again!

Unfortunately brother, a Steiner is the coolest lawn mower or lawn tractor ever made !

Daam! What a huge difference you made; awesome work dude!

I could watch this all day. Great work

Did you adjust valves while you had the cover off?

That fuel filter looks the same as an 80s 6.2 gm diesel

Your bodywork and light on that hood was great

I'm mostly an orange tractor guy, but I have to say that overall that is a damn fine specimen of a 430 and I am a little envious! Also for the love of god please don't refer to that exquisite garden tractor as a lawn mower!! Zero turns and Snappers are lawn mowers, that is a diesel garden tractor from the glory days of garden tractors! They sure as hell don't make them like that anymore! 😊

While you are at it, Motor mounts should be replaced. I worked almost 20 years at a JD dealership and we sold many sets of those mounts.

It would have been a good time to adjust the valves.

I !Think your Ingenuity on that Hood was Steller ! That LED Light Bar is What That Tractor Needed !

Ro was of emailing you back. Spooky! Spidy senses ?

That poor grille looks like the previous owner hit every tree in the county. You did a fair job repairing it and the hood.

Great video. Enjoyed the engineering in remounting the light bar.

I love a good 430. Great video! BTW the inexpensive 755/855 grills on Amazon can be made to fit a 430 with little modification.

Looks freaking cool dude! Good work! :) Have great midsummers day!

Take the fender pan off to clean the tractor if it is new to you. I did that with my 455 8 years ago and I guess it is time to repeat.

Looks great mate

Nice

Excellent video I wish in Australia this model was available.

I think did good real one 🥳🇺🇸

That is one lucky old tractor!

would have been perfect time to check valve adjustment while rocker cover was off

The 430 is still a beast of a garden tractor. There's alot of those and the 455's that have over 2000 hours on them with nothing but general maintenance. My 758 still has that same 3 cylinder Yanmar diesel. Excellent machines.

turn it into a race mower

That was some of the best camera and editing work I've seen 😮

I just wish it was all wheel steer

They made a diesel 430??? 😮😮😮

Question how was the tractor moving forward with the leaver in stop position lol

Iv allways wanted a 430 diesel and I got it cheep and I love mine

Had one back in the day it's great for all the attachments and stuff like that but when you're really mowing thick grass it will bog down. I'm sorry but I know it will. The 420 gas version of this same mower put no better. But for everything else that it does is pretty good. My dad has one right now that he's been tinkering with.

Just found your channel today and I can say I’ve really enjoyed the videos I’ve watched so far. Keep it up, can’t wait to see the updates on this tractor.

What’s cooler than that is a ZD21 Kubota zero turn.

Wants to save money, but goes to the dealer for filters and oil🤦🏻‍♂️

a good job done on a worth while machine just a thought might be worth painting the under neath deck with red oxide or somthing just prevent more rust used to do it to mine for a bit of protection

You just love your 3 cylinder diesels don’t you? I saw that kubota in the back too

Looks good enough, thats a working tractor. No fancy B.S. like the new junk and it found a good owner.

Ford diesel is the coolest lawnmower ever made

Back in the 90's and into 2000's for 13 years I mowed 6 acres and plowed my drive with my 430. BTW when Deere came out with the 755, 855 and 955 compact tractors they used the 430 hood. Also, the JD hyd. blade had about an inch of down pressure, rare on a garden tractor but handy. Liked your vid!🦾

I had a 455 and I regret it every day that I sold it. They are awesome machines.