John Deere 70
The John Deere 70 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 245 cc 15.0 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 7 hp / 5.2 kW. Transmission: Peerless 1200. Operating weight: 384 lbs 174 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 7 hp / 5.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Peerless 1200
Operating Weight
384 lbs
174 kg
Overview
 | 1970 - 1974
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
John Deere 70 Engine | |
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7HP Tecumseh 245cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 70 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Mid PTO Type | pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Weight | 384 lbs
174 kg |
Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x5.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 135 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | U1 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual John Deere 70 (OM-M44250) published in 1970 | |
Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1970, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1973, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 245 cc / 15.0 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh VH70 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 245 cc
15.0 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.75x2.531 inches
70 x 64 mm |
Power (gross) | 7 hp
5.2 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion J-8 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Oil capacity | 0.75 qts
0.7 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 1200
Transmission | Peerless 1200 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 0.75 qts
0.7 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 70 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x5.00-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Length | 59 inches
149 cm |
Width | 30.7 inches
77 cm |
Height | 37 inches
93 cm |
Weight | 384 lbs
174 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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34" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
34" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere 34 |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Photos
John Deere 70
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 70.
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 Lawn Tractors John Deere 70 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 70.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)5.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)7.1 PS
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