John Deere 946 vs Minot 30 II
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 946 and the Minot 30 II deliver the same power: 30 HP.
- The Minot 30 II is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1996 for the John Deere 946.
- The Minot 30 II is heavier: 1749 kg versus 1080 kg for the John Deere 946.
- The John Deere 946 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1000 kg versus 649 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 946 | Minot 30 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 30 HP | 30 HP |
| Production years | 1996–2003 | 2006–2008 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.8 L |
| Weight | 1 080 kg | 1 749 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 000 kg | 649 kg |
| Wheelbase | 151 cm | 167 cm |
| Length | 274 cm | 306 cm |
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