Compare/John Deere 1070 vs John Deere 940

John Deere 1070 vs John Deere 940

Verdict: John Deere 1070 vs John Deere 940

The John Deere 1070 and the John Deere 940 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 39 hp. John Deere 940 is the lighter machine (2,269 kg vs 2,980 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1070 is the newer design (1989 vs 1980). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

YanmarReference

John DeereReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

28.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

26.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.9 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 86 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

26.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

28.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

air intake heaterReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

16.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

800-2875Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.8 LReference

10.5 LReference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

7.0 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Engine

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32.0 kWReference

Power

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32.0 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1300-2400Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

225mm dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

29.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

20.8 LReference

40.9 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

20.8 LReference

40.9 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

190.0 barReference

Rear valves

2Reference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

34.1 lpmReference

23.1 lpmReference

Total flow

51.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

17.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

916 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2100@2600Reference

1000@2070Reference

Mid PTO

liveReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Rear lift

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2212 kgReference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

40.1 LReference

78.0 LReference

Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

188 cmReference

Weight

571 kgReference

2269 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18.00-20Reference

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Length

312 cmReference

350 cmReference

Width

164 cmReference

166 cmReference

2WD Weight

1351 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1481 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

141 to 192 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

127 to 154 cmReference

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Rear tread

134 to 185 cmReference

135 to 185 cmReference

Rear tire

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12.4-32Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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9.5-36Reference

Height (ROPS)

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239 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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261 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2269 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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53 cmReference

Front tread

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125 to 201 cmReference

John Deere 1070 attachments

1070 Serial Number Location

1070 Serial Numbers

1989

001001Reference

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1990

001338Reference

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1991

100001Reference

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1992

115001Reference

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1993

120001Reference

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1994

130001Reference

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1995

140001Reference

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1996

150001Reference

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1997

160001Reference

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1998

170001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

35Reference

33Reference

Battery CCA

550Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

72.8" Mower deck

Cutting width

184 cmReference

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Overall width

215 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 21 cmReference

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John Deere 8A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 8B BackhoeReference

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Transport height

205 cmReference

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Bucket width

91 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

337 cmReference

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Loading height

208 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1537 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1003 kgReference

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John Deere 8B Backhoe

John Deere 1070 Height

2WD Hood

132 cmReference

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4WD Hood

137 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

212 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

217 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

197 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

199 cmReference

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Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.