Ford 1900 vs John Deere 870
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ford 1900 and the John Deere 870 deliver the same power: 28 HP.
- The John Deere 870 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1979 for the Ford 1900.
- The Ford 1900 is heavier: 1219 kg versus 1140 kg for the John Deere 870.
- The Ford 1900 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1729 kg versus 852 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Ford 1900 | John Deere 870 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 28 HP | 28 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1983 | 1989–1998 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.4 L |
| Weight | 1 219 kg | 1 140 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 9 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 729 kg | 852 kg |
| Wheelbase | 160 cm | 171 cm |
| Length | 301 cm | 312 cm |