John Deere 4930 vs SAME Hercules 160
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 4930 and the SAME Hercules 160 deliver the same power: 160 HP.
- The SAME Hercules 160 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1978 for the John Deere 4930.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 4930 | SAME Hercules 160 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 HP | 160 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1981 | 1979–1983 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 7.6 L | 6.2 L |
| Weight | — | 6 149 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 6 | 12 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 4 989 kg |
| Wheelbase | 271 cm | 286 cm |
| Length | 402 cm | 468 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |