John Deere 2300 (A) vs Steyr 970 a

11 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

1993–1996

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

1992–1997

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the 2300 (A) and the 970 a → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

11 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

John Deere 2300 (A) and Steyr 970 a, field by field
Field	2300 (A)	970 a	Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed	69.1 hp	69.1 hp	—
Engine declared	ZETOR 7701	Steyr WD 301.87	differs
Displacement declared	3.92 L	3.12 L	+26% 2300 (A)
Maximum torque declared	182 lb·ft · 247 N·m	198 lb·ft · 268 N·m	+9% 970 a
Transmission
Top speed declared	18.6 mph · 30 km/h	18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h	differs
Clutch declared	—	dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch	—
Hydraulics & hitch
Hydraulic centre declared	—	Open centre	—
Pump flow declared	10.6 gpm · 40.2 L/min	11.5 gpm · 43.5 L/min	+8% 970 a
Pressure declared	1,160 psi · 80 bar	3,481 psi · 240 bar	+200% 970 a
Three-point lift at ends declared	8,885 lb · 4,030 kg	5,181 lb · 2,350 kg	+71% 2300 (A)
Rear PTO speeds declared	540/1000 rpm	540/1000 rpm	—
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared	7,187 lb · 3,260 kg	6,746 lb · 3,060 kg	+7% 2300 (A)
Maximum permissible mass declared	12,346 lb · 5,600 kg	9,921 lb · 4,500 kg	+24% 2300 (A)
Wheelbase declared	88.8 in · 2,256 mm	87.8 in · 2,229 mm	—
Length declared	148.6 in · 3,775 mm	149.8 in · 3,805 mm	—
Width declared	73.8 in · 1,875 mm	76.6 in · 1,945 mm	—
Height declared	104.9 in · 2,665 mm	95.5 in · 2,425 mm	+10% 2300 (A)
Ground clearance declared	16.1 in · 410 mm	15.4 in · 390 mm	—
Turning radius, braked declared	—	13.4 ft · 4.08 m	—
Fuel tank declared	100.4 qt · 95.0 L	66.6 qt · 63.0 L	+51% 2300 (A)

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