John Deere 1030VU vs Massey Ferguson 231S

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1030VU

John Deere 1030VU

45 HP · 1974–1979

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Massey Ferguson 231S

Massey Ferguson 231S

45 HP · 1999–2003

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1030VU and the Massey Ferguson 231S deliver the same power: 45 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 231S is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1974 for the John Deere 1030VU.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1030VUMassey Ferguson 231S
Power45 HP45 HP
Production years1974–19791999–2003
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders33
Displacement2.7 L2.7 L
Weight1 868 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 48 / 2
Wheelbase160 cm188 cm
Length254 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1030VU or the Massey Ferguson 231S?

The John Deere 1030VU and the Massey Ferguson 231S deliver the same power: 45 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1030VU or the Massey Ferguson 231S?

The Massey Ferguson 231S is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1974 for the John Deere 1030VU.

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