John Deere 970 tractor specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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