John Deere 1040 vs Valmet 305
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1040 and the Valmet 305 deliver the same power: 53 HP.
- The Valmet 305 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1980 for the John Deere 1040.
- The Valmet 305 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1900 kg versus 1835 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1040 | Valmet 305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1987 | 1985–1991 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.9 L | 2.7 L |
| Weight | 2 770 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 835 kg | 1 900 kg |
| Wheelbase | 204 cm | 211 cm |
| Length | 350 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |