John Deere 1630 vs SAME Minitaurus 60
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1630 and the SAME Minitaurus 60 deliver the same power: 59 HP.
- The SAME Minitaurus 60 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1973 for the John Deere 1630.
- The SAME Minitaurus 60 is heavier: 2186 kg versus 2168 kg for the John Deere 1630.
- The SAME Minitaurus 60 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1959 kg versus 1859 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1630 | SAME Minitaurus 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Production years | 1973–1979 | 1979–1986 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.9 L | 3.1 L |
| Weight | 2 168 kg | 2 186 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 14 / 7 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 859 kg | 1 959 kg |
| Wheelbase | 203 cm | 214 cm |
| Length | 359 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | — |