John Deere 3005 vs Massey Ferguson 1230
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 3005 and the Massey Ferguson 1230 deliver the same power: 27 HP.
- The John Deere 3005 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 1993 for the Massey Ferguson 1230.
- The Massey Ferguson 1230 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 899 kg versus 369 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 3005 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 27 HP | 27 HP |
| Production years | 2008–2012 | 1993–2002 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.4 L |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 2 | 9 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 369 kg | 899 kg |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 164 cm |
| Length | 223 cm | 295 cm |