John Deere 1830 vs UTB Universal 683
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1830 and the UTB Universal 683 deliver the same power: 68 HP.
- The UTB Universal 683 is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1973 for the John Deere 1830.
- The UTB Universal 683 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2399 kg versus 1428 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1830 | UTB Universal 683 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
| Production years | 1973–1979 | 1994–2004 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 3.8 L |
| Weight | 2 540 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 12 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 428 kg | 2 399 kg |
| Wheelbase | 217 cm | — |
| Length | 359 cm | 255 cm |