John Deere 870 vs Mitsubishi MT280D
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 870 and the Mitsubishi MT280D deliver the same power: 28 HP.
- The John Deere 870 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1984 for the Mitsubishi MT280D.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 870 | Mitsubishi MT280D | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 28 HP | 28 HP |
| Production years | 1989–1998 | 1984–1991 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.3 L |
| Weight | 1 140 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 9 / 3 | 9 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 852 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 171 cm | — |
| Length | 312 cm | — |