John Deere 1030VU vs Mahindra 485 DI
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1030VU and the Mahindra 485 DI deliver the same power: 45 HP.
- The Mahindra 485 DI is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1974 for the John Deere 1030VU.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1030VU | Mahindra 485 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 45 HP | 45 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1979 | 1987–1997 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.4 L |
| Weight | — | 1 856 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 997 kg |
| Wheelbase | 160 cm | 190 cm |
| Length | 254 cm | 294 cm |