John DeereModel A
John Deere B
Row Crop
- power
- 16.1 hp
- displacement
- 175 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 3
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere B vs Massey-Harris 30
Massey-HarrisModel B
Massey-Harris 30
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 162 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
John DeereJohn Deere B
vs
Massey-HarrisMassey-Harris 30
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Displacement
▲ B higher · +13 ci (+8%)B175 ci
30162 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
B is in the 6th percentile; 30 is in the 5th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 30 higher · +2 (+100%)B2
304
Median Row Crop Tractor6
B is in the 1st percentile; 30 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 30 higher · +2 (+67%)B3
305
Median Row Crop Tractor16
B is in the 1st percentile; 30 is in the 7th · 1,200 models
Operating Weight
▲ B higher · +223 lb (+6%)B3,723 lb
303,500 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
B is in the 4th percentile; 30 is in the 3rd · 1,350 models
B (A)30 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey-Harris | — |
| Model | B | 30 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Continental | — |
| Model | John Deere | F162 | — |
| Power Output | 16.1hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 975RPM | 1,800RPM | ▲ 30+825 RPM · +85% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 | ▲ 30+2 · +100% |
| Displacement | 175ci | 162ci | ▲ B+13 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 3.4in | ▲ B+1.1 in · +32% |
| Stroke | 5.5in | 4.4in | ▲ B+1.1 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 125in | 128in | ▲ 30+3 in · +2% |
| Width | 83.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 83in | 74.3in | ▲ B+8.7 in · +12% |
| Wheelbase | 90in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,723lb | 3,500lb | ▲ B+223 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tread Width
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tread Width | Not recorded | 5in | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Power Lift | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Hand-crank | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.3gal | 3gal | ▲ B+3.3 gal · +110% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere B | Massey-Harris 30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 6th percentile (175 ci)B · 5th percentile (162 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 1st percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 1st percentile (3)B · 7th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 4th percentile (3,723 lb)B · 3rd percentile (3,500 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 4th percentile (125 in)B · 5th percentile (128 in)
A · BB · 30Median Row Crop Tractor