john deere 970
![]() | 1989 - 1998
70 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built | 1989 - 1998 | 70 Compact Series | Compact Utility tractor | Yanmar built |
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1989 - 1998 | |||||
70 Compact Series | |||||
Compact Utility tractor | |||||
Yanmar built | |||||
1989 - 1998 | |
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70 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
Production | |
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Distributor | John Deere |
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $16,500 in 1998 | |
John Deere 970 Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.8L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 970 Transmissions | |
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9-speed | |
9-speed partially synchronized | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 970 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Photos | |
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John Deere 970 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 5.5 gal
20.8 L |
Front axle | 8.5 qts
8.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 5.5 gal
20.8 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
Mid valves | 2 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 8.7 gpm
32.9 lpm |
Total flow | 8.7 gpm (manual steering)
32.9 lpm |
| 13 gpm (power steering)
49.2 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) | 2020 lbs
916 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2600 |
Mid PTO | live *Optional. Independent engagement of mid, rear, or both PTO shafts. |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Engine RPM | 2100@2600 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 ... | |
John Deere 970 attachments | |
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72.8" mid-mount mower deck | |
blade | |
front-end loader | |
backhoe | |
Attachment details ... |
970 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 970. |
970 Serial Numbers | |
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1989 | 1001 |
1990 | 1338 |
1990 | 2242 (Power steer) |
1991 | 100001 |
1992 | 110001 |
1993 | 120001 |
1994 | 130001 |
1995 | 140001 |
1996 | 150001 |
1997 | 160001 |
1998 | 170001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery CCA | 550 |
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 | |
Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1993, by John Deere | |
Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1997, by John Deere | |
Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 410 and 440 Loaders (OMW44193) published in 1997 | |
Operator's Manual 870, 970, and 1070 Compact Utility Tractors (OMM95327) published in 1991 | |
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. |
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