John Deere 670
The John Deere 670 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 53.6 ci 0.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 18.5 hp / 13.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 19.3 hp / 14.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 787 lbs 356 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 18.5 hp / 13.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 19.3 hp / 14.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6.3 gal
23.8 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
787 lbs
356 kg
Overview
![]() | 1989 - 1997
70 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
70 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | John Deere |
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price | $11,800 (1997 2WD ) |
$13,550 (1997 4WD ) | |
John Deere 670 Engine | |
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Yanmar 0.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 670 Transmission | |
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8-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 670 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 19.3 hp
14.4 kW |
Engine (net) | 18.5 hp
13.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Dry shoe brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 6.3 gal
23.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Front axle | 3.2 qts
3.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Pressure | 2050 psi
141.3 bar |
Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
Mid valves | 2 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 5.5 gpm
20.8 lpm |
Total flow | 5.5 gpm (manual steering)
20.8 lpm |
9.8 gpm (power steering)
37.1 lpm | |
Steering flow | 4.3 gpm
16.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 790 lbs
358 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@2600 |
Mid PTO | live OptOptional |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Engine RPM | 2100@2600 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 56.1 inches
142 cm |
Weight | 1730 to 1860 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-12 |
2WD Rear tire | 9.5-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery CCA | 420 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 650 and 750 Tractors (OM-RW15455) published in 1984 | |
Operator's Manual 670 and 770 Tractors (OM-M79606) published in 1988 | |
Compact Tractors Under 40 Horsepower published in 1991, by John Deere | |
Compact Utility Tractors published in 1993, by John Deere | |
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors published in 1995 | |
Compact Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 53.6 ci / 0.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TNA72 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 53.6 ci
0.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.83x2.83 inches
72 x 72 mm |
Power (net) | 18.5 hp
13.8 kW |
Power (gross) | 19.3 hp
14.4 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 22.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2850 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2.7 qts
2.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 4 qts
3.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 215mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. | |
With 9.5-16 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 670 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 9.5-16 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5-16 |
Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 |
Lawn/turf rear | 31x15.5-15 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 56.1 inches
142 cm |
Length | 108.8 inches
276 cm |
Width | 42.6 inches*Minimum width.
108 cm |
2WD Weight | 1730 lbs
784 kg |
4WD Weight | 1860 lbs
843 kg |
Clearance (drawbar) | 9.7 inches
24 cm |
2WD Front tread | 37.6 inches
95 cm |
4WD Front tread | 36.9 inches
93 cm |
Rear tread | 33 to 40.3 inches
83 to 102 cm |
John Deere 670 Height | |
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Hood | 47.5 inches
120 cm |
ROPS | 76.7 inches
194 cm |
Exhaust | 73 inches
185 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
60" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere 160 |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 60 inches
152 cm |
Weight | 345 lbs
156 kg |
Overall width | 72.5 inches
184 cm |
Cut height | 1.0 to 8.75 inch
2 to 22 cm |
John Deere 7 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 7 Backhoe |
Weight | 787 lbs
356 kg |
Transport height | 69 inches
175 cm |
Bucket width | 9 inches
22 cm |
13 inches
33 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
19 inches
48 cm | |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 90 inches
228 cm |
Reach from pivot | 114 inches
289 cm |
Loading height | 70 inches
177 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 1095 lbs
496 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1945 lbs
882 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 670.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 670 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 670.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 18.5 hp / 13.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 19.3 hp / 14.4 kW
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