John Deere 1030VU vs TAFE 45
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1030VU and the TAFE 45 deliver the same power: 45 HP.
- The TAFE 45 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1974 for the John Deere 1030VU.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1030VU | TAFE 45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 45 HP | 45 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1979 | 1995–2000 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.5 L |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 8 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 160 cm | — |
| Length | 254 cm | — |