Compare/ATC M-3 Terratrac vs John Deere 300

ATC M-3 Terratrac vs John Deere 300

Verdict: ATC M-3 Terratrac vs John Deere 300

The ATC M-3 Terratrac and the John Deere 300 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. ATC M-3 Terratrac is the lighter machine (2,866 kg vs 3,785 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 300 is the newer design (1965 vs 1953). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

ATC

Fit score

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

40%

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ATCReference

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Optional Direction Reverser allows for clutchless power shifts from forward to reverse in gears 1 to 4.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

31.7 kWReference

32.1 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 111 mmReference

98 x 98 mmReference

Power

31.7 kWReference

32.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

2500Reference

Torque

168.6 NmReference

149.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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7.5:1Reference

Oil capacity

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37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Direction ReverserReference

Dimensions

Weight

2866 kgReference

1159 kgReference

Operating weight

2866 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

30 cmReference

Gauge

152 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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195 cmReference

Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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11.2-28Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

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6.00-16Reference

Industrial rear

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12.4-28Reference

Length

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317 cmReference

Height (hood)

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132 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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181 cmReference

Gas Shipping weight

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1716 kgReference

Diesel Shipping weight

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1739 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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46 cmReference

M-3 Serial Numbers

1953

M3-001Reference

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1954

M3-006Reference

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1955

M3-062Reference

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1956

M3-178Reference

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Final

M3-299Reference

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ATC M-3 Tracks

Width

30 cmReference

184 cmReference

Length on ground

144 cmReference

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Area on ground

0.9 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.3 barReference

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Variants

1020

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farm tractorReference

Capacities

Fuel

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62.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Capacity

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37.9 LReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

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88.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

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1000@2100Reference

Mid PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO Type

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1000Reference

John Deere 300 attachments

300 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

John Deere 92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 9250 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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340 cmReference

Digging depth

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420 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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405 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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530 cmReference

Loading height

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342 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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3061 kgReference

John Deere 92 II Backhoe

John Deere 9250 Backhoe

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.