John Deere 1030VU vs Kioti DK45S
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1030VU and the Kioti DK45S deliver the same power: 45 HP.
- The Kioti DK45S is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 1974 for the John Deere 1030VU.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1030VU | Kioti DK45S | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 45 HP | 45 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1979 | 2005–2007 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.2 L |
| Weight | — | 1 950 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Shuttle |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 203 kg |
| Wheelbase | 160 cm | 187 cm |
| Length | 254 cm | 324 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |