870 by Deere

1989 - 1998

1989 - 1998 70 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built

Production

Production Distributor:John Deere
Manufacturer:Yanmar
Type:Compact Utility tractor
Factory:Japan
Original price:$14,000 (1998 )

John Deere 870 Power

John Deere 870 Power Engine (net):28 hp
20.9 kW
PTO (claimed):25 hp
18.6 kW

John Deere 870 Engine

John Deere 870 Engine Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1989 - 1998

1989 - 1998
70 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Yanmar 3TN84
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:87.3 ci
1.4 L
Bore/Stroke:3.31x3.39 inches
84 x 86 mm
Fuel system:direct injection
Air cleaner:dry with safety element
Pre-heating:air intake heater
Compression:17.8:1
Rated RPM:2600
Operating RPM:800-2775
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:5.5 qts
5.2 L

Engine Oil

Engine Oil
Oil capacity:5.1 qts
4.8 L
Oil change:200 h

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:planetary
Differential lock:mechanical rear
Steering:manual
Steering:power*Optional
Brakes:wet disc
Cab:Two-post ROPS.
Transmissions:9-speed unsynchronized gear
 9-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

1989 - 1998

1989 - 1998
70 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
9-speed unsynchronized gear
9-speed partially synchronized

Transmission

Transmission
Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch:225mm dry two-stage
Oil capacity:22 qts
20.8 L
Three speeds (1-3) plus reverse (R) with three ranges (1-3). The collar shift was the standard transmission. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or ranges.

Speeds

Speeds
With 12.4-28 R1 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Type:partially synchronized
Gears:9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch:225mm dry two-stage
Oil capacity:22 qts
20.8 L
Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.

Speeds

Speeds
With 12.4-28 R1 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:8.5 gal
32.2 L
Hydraulic system:5.5 gal
20.8 L
Front axle:6.9 qts
6.5 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:5.5 gal
20.8 L
Pressure:2250 psi
155.1 bar
Rear valves:2*Optional
Mid valves:2*Optional
Pump flow:8.1 gpm
30.7 lpm
Total flow:8.1 gpm
30.7 lpm (manual steering)
 12.4 gpm
46.9 lpm (power steering)
Steering flow:4.3 gpm
16.3 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:I
Control:position control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):1880 lbs
852 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:live*Two-stage clutch
Rear RPM:540 (1.375)
Engine RPM:540@2600
Mid PTO:live*Optional. Independent engagement of mid, rear, or both PTO shafts.
Mid RPM:2100
Engine RPM:2100@2600

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:67.5 inches
171 cm
Weight:2515 to 2670 pounds
Front tire:5.00-15
2WD Rear tire:11.2-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

1989 - 1998

1989 - 1998
70 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

John Deere 870 Tires

John Deere 870 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 7-14. Rear: 12.4-24
2WD Optional tires (ag):Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24
Lawn/turf front:25x8.50-14
Lawn/turf rear:355/80D-20

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:67.5 inches
171 cm
Length:123 inches
312 cm
2WD Width:53.3 inches
135 cm *Minimum width.
4WD Width:58.7 inches
149 cm *Minimum width.
2WD Weight:2515 lbs
1140 kg
4WD Weight:2670 lbs
1211 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle):11.9 inches
30 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle):12.7 inches
32 cm
2WD Front tread:45.9 to 57.9 inches
116 to 147 cm
4WD Front tread:39.5 inches
100 cm
Rear tread:46.2 to 58 inches
117 to 147 cm

John Deere 870 Height

John Deere 870 Height
2WD Hood:50.4 inches
128 cm
4WD Hood:51.2 inches
130 cm
2WD ROPS:81.9 inches
208 cm
4WD ROPS:82.8 inches
210 cm
2WD Exhaust:76 inches
193 cm
4WD Exhaust:76.9 inches
195 cm

John Deere 870 attachments

John Deere 870 attachments 72.8" mid-mount mower deck blade front-end loader backhoe Attachment details ...

1989 - 1998

1989 - 1998
70 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Attachment overview

Attachment overview
72.8" mid-mount mower deck
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe

72.8" Mower deck

72.8" Mower deck
Type:mid-mount John Deere 72
 3-blade with hydraulic lift
Cutting width:72.8 inches
184 cm
Weight:448 lbs
203 kg
Overall width:85 inches
215 cm
Cut height:1.5 to 8.6 inch
3 to 21 cm

Blade

Blade
Type:front-mount John Deere 390
Width:84 inches
213 cm
Height:25.5 inches
64 cm
Lift height:12 inches
30 cm
Cut depth:5.5 inches
13 cm
Weight:725 lbs
328 kg
Lift type:hydraulic
Angle type:hydraulic

John Deere 80 Loader

John Deere 80 Loader
Height (to pin):93.7 inches
237 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:75.6 inches
192 cm
Dump reach:23.6 inches
59 cm
Dump angle:39°

Reach at ground:53 inches
134 cm
Rollback at ground:22°

Breakout force (lift):1,790 lbs
811 kg
Breakout force (bucket):2,065 lbs
936 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):920 lbs
417 kg
Bucket width:53 inches
134 cm
Raise time to height:3.0 s

Bucket dump time:3.3 s

Lowering time:1.8 s

Rollback time:2.0 s

John Deere 440 Loader

John Deere 440 Loader
Height (to pin):93.7 inches
237 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:75.6 inches
192 cm
Dump reach:23.6 inches
59 cm
Dump angle:39°

Clearance, level bucket:87.2 inches
221 cm
Reach at ground:53 inches
134 cm
Breakout force (lift):1790 lbs
811 kg
Breakout force (bucket):2065 lbs
936 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):920 lbs
417 kg
Bucket width:53 inches
134 cm
 60 inches
152 cm
 73 inches
185 cm

John Deere 8A Backhoe

John Deere 8A Backhoe
Backhoe type:John Deere 8A Backhoe
Weight:1243 lbs
563 kg
Transport height:81 inches
205 cm
Bucket width:12 inches
30 cm
 18 inches
45 cm
 24 inches
60 cm
 36 inches
91 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth:102 inches
259 cm
Reach from pivot:133 inches
337 cm
Loading height:82 inches
208 cm
Bucket Rotation:180
Swing Arc:180
Bucket force:2992 lbs
1357 kg
Dipperstick force:1995 lbs
904 kg

John Deere 8B Backhoe

John Deere 8B Backhoe
Backhoe type:John Deere 8B Backhoe
Weight:1260 lbs
571 kg
Transport height:81 inches
205 cm
Bucket width:12 inches
30 cm
 18 inches
45 cm
 24 inches
60 cm
 36 inches
91 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth:102 inches
259 cm
Reach from pivot:133 inches
337 cm
Loading height:82 inches
208 cm
Bucket Rotation:180
Swing Arc:180
Bucket force:3389 lbs
1537 kg
Dipperstick force:2213 lbs
1003 kg

870 Serial Numbers

870 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the rear of of the John Deere 870.
photo of 870 serial number
1989:1001
1990:1626 (gear)
1990:2746 (synchro)
1991:100001
1992:110001
1993:120001
1994:130001
1995:140001
1996:150001
1997:160001
1998:170001

how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:20
Battery CCA:447
Battery volts:12

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