John Deere 8870
The John Deere 8870 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 619 ci 10.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 350 hp / 261.0 kW. Transmission: Power Shift. Operating weight: 31438 to 35130 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 350 hp / 261.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
220 gal
832.7 L
Transmission
Power Shift
Operating Weight
35,130 lbs
15934 kg
Overview
 | 1993 - 1996
8070 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
8070 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Original price | $126,538 (1996) |
John Deere 8870 Engine | |
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John Deere 10.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 8870 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 350 hp
261.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 300 hp
223.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 280.34 hp
209.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 302.75 hp
225.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet discs brakes | |
Sound-Gard cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 220 gal
832.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 38 gal
143.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure compensated |
Capacity | 38 gal
143.8 L |
Pressure | 2530 psi
174.4 bar |
Rear valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 44.8 gpm
169.6 lpm |
SCV flow | 33.3 gpm
126.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 3 (optional) |
Control | draft sensing |
Rear lift | 14,980 lbs
6794 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 134 inches
340 cm |
Weight | 31438 to 35130 pounds |
Front tire | 24.5R-32 |
Rear tire | 24.5R-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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250- to 400-HP 70 Series Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 619 ci / 10.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 619 ci
10.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.12x5.00 inches
130 x 127 mm |
Power (gross) | 350 hp
261.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements with aspirator |
Compression | 15.75:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 33.8 qts
32.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 58 qts
54.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed partially synchronized | |
24-speed two-speed power shift | |
12-speed full power shift |
Transmission — Syncro
Transmission | Syncro |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | PermaClutch hydraulic wet disc |
Three synchronized gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). | |
Transmission — PowrSync
Transmission | PowrSync |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Six gears (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges. | |
Transmission — Power Shift
Transmission | Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Dimensions
John Deere 8870 Tires | |
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Ag front | 24.5R-32 |
30.5-32 | |
18.4R-38 | |
20.8R-38 | |
710/70R38 | |
18.4R-42 | |
20.8R-42 | |
18.4R-46 | |
Ag rear | 24.5R-32 |
30.5-32 | |
18.4R-38 | |
20.8R-38 | |
710/70R38 | |
18.4R-42 | |
20.8R-42 | |
18.4R-46 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 134 inches
340 cm |
Length | 268.9 inches
683 cm |
Shipping weight | 31,438 lbs
14260 kg |
Operating weight | 35,130 lbs
15934 kg |
Front axle | 3.937 by 120 inches
99 by 3048 mm |
Front axle | 4.331 by 128 inches
110 by 3251 mm |
Rear axle | 3.937 by 120 inches
99 by 3048 mm |
Rear axle | 4.331 by 128 inches
110 by 3251 mm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1672 | |
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Diesel PowrSync 4WD
October 27 - 23, 1993
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1672 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 302.75 hp
225.8 kW |
Fuel use | 17.8 gal/hour
67.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 335.69 hp
250.3 kW |
Fuel use | 18.6 gal/hour
70.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 280.34 hp
209.0 kW |
Fuel use | 17.9 gal/hour
67.8 l/hour |
Max pull | 35,026 lbs
15887 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8870 based on its 350 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 8870.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.1 hrs
Approximately 12.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (220 gal / 832.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~18.2 gal/hr (68.9 L/hr)
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 8870 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8870.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)350 hp
Kilowatts (kW)261 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)354.9 PS
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