Head to head · Utility

John Deere 3005 vs Massey Ferguson 1230

John Deere 3005 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 3005

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
81.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 3005 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1230

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
87.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 1230 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 3005
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1230

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
300527 hp
123027 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

3005 is in the 19th percentile; 1230 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1230 higher · +6 ci (+7%)
300581.2 ci
123087.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3005 is in the 13th percentile; 1230 is in the 15th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
30053
12303
Median Utility Tractor4

3005 is in the 23rd percentile; 1230 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1230 higher · +1 (+13%)
30058
12309
Median Utility Tractor12

3005 is in the 23rd percentile; 1230 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

3005 (A)1230 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model30051230—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
ManufacturerYanmarIseki—
Model3TNV82AE3CF—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,500RPM▲ 3005+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement81.2ci87.2ci▲ 1230+6 ci · +7%
Bore3.2inNot recorded—
Stroke3.3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
TypeSliding gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Length87.8in117in▲ 1230+29.2 in · +33%
Width53.9in55.6in▲ 1230+1.7 in · +3%
Height81.9in79.1in▲ 3005+2.8 in · +4%
Operating Weight3,262lb1,896lb▲ 3005+1,366 lb · +72%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
TypeLive with two stage clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded5.00-15—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12.4-16—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 1I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity816lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDry shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Coolant1.3gal1.9gal▲ 1230+0.6 gal · +46%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 3005Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
TypeOpen with two-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27 hp)B · 19th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 13th percentile (81.2 ci)B · 15th percentile (87.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 26th percentile (3,262 lb)B · 10th percentile (1,896 lb)
A · 3005B · 1230Median Utility Tractor
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