John Deere 1030 vs Steyr 948
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1030 and the Steyr 948 deliver the same power: 48 HP.
- The Steyr 948 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1973 for the John Deere 1030.
- The John Deere 1030 is heavier: 2700 kg versus 2380 kg for the Steyr 948.
- The Steyr 948 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2000 kg versus 1825 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1030 | Steyr 948 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 48 HP | 48 HP |
| Production years | 1973–1979 | 1992–1996 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.4 L |
| Weight | 2 700 kg | 2 380 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 16 / 8 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 825 kg | 2 000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 204 cm | 198 cm |
| Length | 337 cm | 353 cm |