John Deere 1030 vs Massey Ferguson 451
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1030 and the Massey Ferguson 451 deliver the same power: 48 HP.
- The Massey Ferguson 451 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1973 for the John Deere 1030.
- The John Deere 1030 is heavier: 2700 kg versus 2149 kg for the Massey Ferguson 451.
- The John Deere 1030 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1825 kg versus 1700 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1030 | Massey Ferguson 451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 48 HP | 48 HP |
| Production years | 1973–1979 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Weight | 2 700 kg | 2 149 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 825 kg | 1 700 kg |
| Wheelbase | 204 cm | 198 cm |
| Length | 337 cm | — |