I have a chance to buy a 430 diesel with a 60in deck and a 2stage snow thrower(2 augers) It has 600 hrs on it and is in good shape. Is the 430 a good machine or would I be better off with a newer gas model like a 455 or 425? This thing looks pritty big. Will it be hard on fuel? I would appreciate your opion as the owner says it will go fast.

Tom

430 is a great tractor I have one with 1200 hrs had it since 93 the only thing i replaced is the idler pully one the deck .I bought it with 300 hrs . the snowblower i also have you need weights and chains on the rear tires . has your fuel question it is very good probley about one half gallon a hour . your results may very .

I have been looking at a 430 also. It has 60" deck and a 54" blade and no chains for it, new front tires and has 1880 hours on it. I am was looking for something with power steering as I am not as young as I used to be. It is proably at the stage it will need this and that replaced, but would 3500 be to much for it?

papafoutz

If a 430 has been maintained at all during it's 1800 hours and it comes with a 54" blade, it should bring at least $3500. I still see 430s bringing as much as $5,000 in our area. Still a fairly sought after machine and a bit of a workhorse.

i have been trying to sell my 430 so i can upgrade to a 855. i have the blade, 47 blower, mower, weight bracket for the the 3pt and chains. they bring over 5,000 around here, but i cant anyone interested at 4,000. they are a good tractor, i just need a bigger one.

andrew

Thanks for the info guys, I think I have heard the yanmar diesel is also a good engine
I will look into it more after this week.
My youngest stepdaughter is getting married this Friday in our back yard, and I have been
working on the yard for several months. Also it was an excuse for my wife to get a gazebo.


papafoutz