Compare/John Deere 2027R vs John Deere 870

John Deere 2027R vs John Deere 870

Verdict: John Deere 2027R vs John Deere 870

The John Deere 2027R and the John Deere 870 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 870 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 27 hp. John Deere 2027R is the lighter machine (845 kg vs 2,515 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2027R is the newer design (2013 vs 1989). In short: choose the John Deere 870 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2027R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 hp

28 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

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Engine (gross)

19.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 84 mmReference

84 x 86 mmReference

Power (gross)

19.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual stage dryReference

dry with safety elementReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.4 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.0 LReference

5.2 LReference

Engine (net)

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20.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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20.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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air intake heaterReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Operating RPM

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800-2775Reference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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225mm dry two-stageReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

15.3 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

521 kgReference

852 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

Hydraulic system

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20.8 LReference

Capacity

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20.8 LReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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30.7 lpmReference

Total flow

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46.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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16.3 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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2100@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

171 cmReference

Weight

845 kgReference

571 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

24x8.5-14Reference

25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

36x14.00-15Reference

355/80D-20Reference

Industrial front

23x8.5-12Reference

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Industrial rear

14-17.5Reference

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Length

276 cmReference

312 cmReference

Width

129 cmReference

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Height (hood)

119 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

228 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

27 cmReference

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Front tread

92 cmReference

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Rear tread

95 cmReference

117 to 147 cmReference

Max front axle

879 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1100 kgReference

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Front tire

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5.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

2WD Width

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135 cmReference

4WD Width

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149 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1140 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1211 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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32 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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116 to 147 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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100 cmReference

John Deere 2027R attachments

2027R Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

20Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

447Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

62" Mower deck

Cutting width

157 cmReference

184 cmReference

Drive

shaftReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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32.2 LReference

Front axle

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6.5 LReference

John Deere 870 attachments

870 Serial Number Location

870 Serial Numbers

1989

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1001Reference

1990

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2746 (synchro)Reference

1991

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100001Reference

1992

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110001Reference

1993

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120001Reference

1994

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130001Reference

1995

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140001Reference

1996

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150001Reference

1997

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160001Reference

1998

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170001Reference

Questions

72.8" Mower deck

Overall width

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215 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 21 cmReference

John Deere 8A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 8B BackhoeReference

Transport height

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205 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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337 cmReference

Loading height

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208 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1537 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1003 kgReference

John Deere 8B Backhoe

John Deere 870 Height

2WD Hood

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128 cmReference

4WD Hood

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130 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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208 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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210 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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193 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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195 cmReference

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.