John Deere 930VU vs Massey Ferguson 1540
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 930VU and the Massey Ferguson 1540 deliver the same power: 40 HP.
- The Massey Ferguson 1540 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 1974 for the John Deere 930VU.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 930VU | Massey Ferguson 1540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 40 HP | 40 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1979 | 2005–2014 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 1.5 L |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Shuttle |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 270 kg |
| Wheelbase | 160 cm | 177 cm |
| Length | 247 cm | 307 cm |