John Deere 1030VU vs Steyr 545
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1030VU and the Steyr 545 deliver the same power: 45 HP.
- The John Deere 1030VU is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1972 for the Steyr 545.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1030VU | Steyr 545 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 45 HP | 45 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1979 | 1972–1977 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.4 L |
| Weight | — | 2 150 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 8 / 6 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 850 kg |
| Wheelbase | 160 cm | 195 cm |
| Length | 254 cm | 332 cm |