John Deere 970 vs Massey Ferguson 1431
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 970 and the Massey Ferguson 1431 deliver the same power: 33 HP.
- The Massey Ferguson 1431 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 1989 for the John Deere 970.
- The John Deere 970 is heavier: 1211 kg versus 1068 kg for the Massey Ferguson 1431.
- The Massey Ferguson 1431 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1099 kg versus 916 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 970 | Massey Ferguson 1431 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 33 HP | 33 HP |
| Production years | 1989–1998 | 2004–2005 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 1 211 kg | 1 068 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 9 / 3 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 916 kg | 1 099 kg |
| Wheelbase | 175 cm | 166 cm |
| Length | 312 cm | 295 cm |