John Deere 303 vs Yanmar YM330
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 303 and the Yanmar YM330 deliver the same power: 36 HP.
- The Yanmar YM330 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1963 for the John Deere 303.
- The John Deere 303 is heavier: 1740 kg versus 1179 kg for the Yanmar YM330.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 303 | Yanmar YM330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 36 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 1963–1966 | 1978–1991 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | 1 179 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 10 / 3 | 8 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 188 cm | — |
| Length | 337 cm | — |