Compare/John Deere 2032R vs John Deere 970

John Deere 2032R vs John Deere 970

Verdict: John Deere 2032R vs John Deere 970

The John Deere 2032R and the John Deere 970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 970 leads on rated power with 33 hp against 32 hp. John Deere 2032R is the lighter machine (894 kg vs 2,670 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2032R is the newer design (2013 vs 1989). In short: choose the John Deere 970 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2032R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Fit score

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Best match

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Rated power

32 hp

33 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

Original price

$19,339 (2014)Reference

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Final drives

spur gearReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.6 kWReference

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Engine

23.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

82 x 86 mmReference

Power

23.9 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

23.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual stage dryReference

dryReference

Compression

19.1:1Reference

18.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Operating RPM

1000-2650Reference

800-2775Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

4.0 LReference

5.8 LReference

Oil capacity

14.8 LReference

20.8 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

ThreeReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 rpmReference

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Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

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Cylinder liners

Cast-in-blockReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

87.5 NmReference

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Injection pump type

Direct InjectionReference

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Aspiration

NaturalReference

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Bore and stroke

88x90 mmReference

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Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

Water pumpReference

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Engine (net)

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24.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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24.6 kWReference

Pre-heating

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air intake heaterReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Oil type

Deere Hy-GardReference

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Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

14.8 LReference

20.8 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

14.8 LReference

20.8 LReference

Pressure

166.9 barReference

155.1 barReference

Mid valves

2Reference

Pump flow

18.9 lpmReference

32.9 lpmReference

Total flow

39.7 lpmReference

49.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

16.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

567 kgReference

916 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

wet discReference

225mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2100@2600Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Capacities

Fuel

26.9 LReference

32.2 LReference

Front axle

FlangeReference

8.0 LReference

Front Axle capacity

880 kgReference

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Rear Axle capacity

1,799.9 kgReference

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Fuel tank

32 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

4.5 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

894 kgReference

571 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

24x8.5-14Reference

27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

36x14.00-15Reference

44x18.00-20Reference

Industrial front

23x8.5-12Reference

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Industrial rear

14-17.5Reference

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Length

276 cmReference

312 cmReference

Width

141 cmReference

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Height (hood)

135 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

227 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

171 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Shipping

894 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

254 kgReference

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Max front axle

879 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1100 kgReference

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Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

2WD Width

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146 cmReference

4WD Width

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151 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1211 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1381 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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121 to 165 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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127 to 157 cmReference

Rear tread

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115 to 149 cmReference

John Deere 2032R attachments

2032R Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

20Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

550Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery size

500 CCAReference

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Alternator size

85 ampReference

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Attachment overview

John Deere 46 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 46 BackhoeReference

John Deere 8B BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

198 cmReference

259 cmReference

Bucket force

1288 kgReference

1537 kgReference

General

Make & Model

Yanmar® @ 3TNV88C-NJT2Reference

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Lubrication

PressurizedReference

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Cruise control

StandardReference

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Rollover protective structure

Type\\nFoldable\\nASABE S478Reference

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Platform

Semi-flatReference

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Power

Max Power

30.7 hp (2,500 rpm)Reference

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PTO

PTO Power

24.2 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO Control

IndependentReference

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Rear PTO RPM

543 rpmReference

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Mid PTO Control

IndependentReference

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Mid PTO RPM

1,998 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

35.2 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Dual gearReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,495 psiReference

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Remote Valves

threeReference

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Steering & Implements flow

15 L/min (20.2 L/min)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

3-Point | Category 1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

2.5 mReference

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Overall weight

1,305.9 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

TrueReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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John Deere 970 attachments

970 Serial Number Location

970 Serial Numbers

1989

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1001Reference

1990

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2242 (Power steer)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

72.8" Mower deck

Cutting width

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184 cmReference

Overall width

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215 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 21 cmReference

John Deere 8A Backhoe

Transport height

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205 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 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

Dipperstick force

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1003 kgReference

John Deere 8B Backhoe

John Deere 970 Height

2WD Hood

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135 cmReference

4WD Hood

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132 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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215 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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212 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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196 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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197 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.