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 rated power output is 7 hp 5.2 kW. Transmission: Peerless 1200. Operating weight: 384 lbs 174 kg.
Engine Power
7 hp
5.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Peerless 1200
Operating Weight
384 lbs
174 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 70 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1970 - 1974
Lawn tractor |
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1970 - 1974 | |
Lawn tractor | |
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
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