970 by John 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:$16,500 (1998 )

John Deere 970 Power

John Deere 970 Power Engine (net):33 hp
24.6 kW
PTO (claimed):30 hp
22.4 kW

John Deere 970 Engine

John Deere 970 Engine Yanmar 1.8L 4-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1989 - 1998

1989 - 1998
70 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Yanmar 4TN82
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:110.8 ci
1.8 L
Bore/Stroke:3.22x3.39 inches
82 x 86 mm
Fuel system:direct injection
Air cleaner:dry
Pre-heating:air intake heater
Compression:18.1:1
Rated RPM:2600
Operating RPM:800-2775
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:6.1 qts
5.8 L

Engine Oil

Engine Oil
Oil capacity:5.6 qts
5.3 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
 9-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

1989 - 1998

1989 - 1998
70 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
9-speed
9-speed partially synchronized

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch:225mm dry disc
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 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Type:partially synchronized
Gears:9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch:225mm dry disc
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 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:8.5 gal
32.2 L
Hydraulic system:5.5 gal
20.8 L
Front axle:8.5 qts
8.0 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:8.7 gpm
32.9 lpm
Total flow:8.7 gpm
32.9 lpm (manual steering)
 13 gpm
49.2 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):2020 lbs
916 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:68.9 inches
175 cm
Weight:2670 to 3045 pounds
Front tire:5.50-16
2WD Rear tire:12.4-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1989 - 1998

1989 - 1998
70 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

John Deere 970 Tires

John Deere 970 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4-28
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24
2WD Optional tires (ag):Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24
2WD Optional tires (ag):Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24
2WD Optional tires (ag):Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24
4WD Optional tires (ag):Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-28
Lawn/turf front:27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear:44x18.00-20

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:68.9 inches
175 cm
Length:123 inches
312 cm
2WD Width:57.8 inches
146 cm *Minimum width.
4WD Width:59.8 inches
151 cm *Minimum width.
2WD Weight:2670 lbs
1211 kg
4WD Weight:3045 lbs
1381 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle):14.6 inches
37 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle):13.7 inches
34 cm
2WD Front tread:48 to 65 inches
121 to 165 cm
4WD Front tread:50 to 62 inches
127 to 157 cm
Rear tread:45.3 to 59 inches
115 to 149 cm

John Deere 970 Height

John Deere 970 Height
2WD Hood:53.2 inches
135 cm
4WD Hood:52.2 inches
132 cm
2WD ROPS:84.8 inches
215 cm
4WD ROPS:83.7 inches
212 cm
2WD Exhaust:77.2 inches
196 cm
4WD Exhaust:77.7 inches
197 cm

John Deere 970 attachments

John Deere 970 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):95.9 inches
243 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:78 inches
198 cm
Dump reach:22.8 inches
57 cm
Dump angle:37°

Reach at ground:51.4 inches
130 cm
Rollback at ground:22°

Breakout force (lift):2,340 lbs
1061 kg
Breakout force (bucket):2,045 lbs
927 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):1,195 lbs
542 kg
Bucket width:53 inches
134 cm
Raise time to height:3.6 s

Bucket dump time:3.0 s

Lowering time:2.5 s

Rollback time:1.9 s

John Deere 440 Loader

John Deere 440 Loader
Height (to pin):95.9 inches
243 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:78 inches
198 cm
Dump reach:22.8 inches
57 cm
Dump angle:37°

Clearance, level bucket:89.4 inches
227 cm
Reach at ground:51.4 inches
130 cm
Breakout force (lift):2340 lbs
1061 kg
Breakout force (bucket):2045 lbs
927 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):1200 lbs
544 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

970 Serial Numbers

970 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 970.
photo of 970 serial number
1989:1001
1990:1338
1990:2242 (Power steer)
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:550
Battery volts:12

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