John Deere 846 vs Massey Ferguson 1230
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 846 and the Massey Ferguson 1230 deliver the same power: 27 HP.
- The John Deere 846 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1993 for the Massey Ferguson 1230.
- The John Deere 846 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1000 kg versus 899 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 846 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 27 HP | 27 HP |
| Production years | 1996–2003 | 1993–2002 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.4 L |
| Weight | 1 080 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 9 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 000 kg | 899 kg |
| Wheelbase | 151 cm | 164 cm |
| Length | 274 cm | 295 cm |