1959 John Deere 435 Tractor

This 1959 John Deere 435 tractor was refurbished under prior ownership and was purchased by the current owner in 2021. The tractor is finished in green and yellow, and power is from a supercharged 106ci diesel twin paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Features include a screen-style grille, headlights, a rear work light, spin-out rear wheels, a Float-Ride seat, a three-point hitch, and a rear power take-off. Service under current ownership reportedly involved changing the oil pan gasket. This John Deere 435 is offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the owner in California with a bill of sale.

The 435 tractor was introduced in 1959 and remained in production until February 1960. The body and running gear of this example have been repainted green with yellow accents, and details include a screen-style grille, headlights, rear half fenders, a rear work light, and John Deere badging.

Yellow-finished steel wheels wear 6.00-16 front and 13.6-28 rear Goodyear agriculture tires. Stopping power is from independent rear brakes, and the tractor is equipped with spin-out rear wheels.

The operator’s station is equipped with a Float-Ride seat that features yellow cushions and John Deere script across the back. Controls include a hand throttle, a clutch pedal on the left, and twin pedals for the individual rear brakes on the right. The shift lever is centrally mounted on top of the transmission case.

The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a black dash panel that houses gauges for amperage, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The hour meter shows 21 hours of runtime, though total operating hours are unknown.

The General Motors 2-53 106ci diesel twin was factory rated at 33 horsepower at the PTO. It was factory equipped with a Roots-type supercharger. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. The oil and oil pan gasket were reportedly changed in May 2023.

The tractor is equipped with a pin hitch, a hydraulically lifted three-point hitch assembly, and a rear power take-off shaft.