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John Deere 3039R vs John Deere 970

Verdict: John Deere 3039R vs John Deere 970

The John Deere 3039R 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 970 is the lighter machine (2,670 kg vs 2,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 3039R is the newer design (2014 vs 1989). In short: choose the John Deere 970 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 3039R 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

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

32 hp

33 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in three ranges (A, B, C) with left-hand power shuttle.Reference

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

Final drives

helical gearReference

planetaryReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

28.5 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

82 x 86 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

diesel particulate filter (DPF)Reference

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Power

28.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

5.8 LReference

Oil capacity

25.7 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

2,600 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

105 NmReference

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Injection pump type

High pressure common rail direct injectionReference

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Aspiration

TurbochargedReference

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Bore and stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

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Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

LiquidReference

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Engine (net)

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24.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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24.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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air intake heaterReference

Compression

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18.1:1Reference

Operating RPM

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800-2775Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

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Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

23.6 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

23.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

20.8 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

20.8 LReference

Pump flow

32.6 lpmReference

32.9 lpmReference

Total flow

52.6 lpmReference

49.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

16.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1147 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

997 kgReference

916 kgReference

Front Hitch

0Reference

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Front lift (at ends)

589 kgReference

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Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

369 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

wet discReference

225mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

PTO (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Engine RPM

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2100@2600Reference

Capacities

Fuel

51.1 LReference

32.2 LReference

Front axle

4.8 LReference

8.0 LReference

Front Axle capacity

1,450.1 kgReference

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Rear Axle capacity

1,850.2 kgReference

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Fuel tank

47.6 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

4.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

630 kgReference

571 kgReference

Front tire

7.00-14Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.00-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

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Front tread

114 cmReference

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Rear tread

103 cmReference

115 to 149 cmReference

ROPS

182 cmReference

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Cab

215 cmReference

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Max front axle

1449 kgReference

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Max rear axle

2000 kgReference

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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

Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18.00-20Reference

Length

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312 cmReference

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

John Deere 3039R attachments

3039R Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on right side of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery size

500 CCAReference

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Alternator size

75 ampReference

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Charging amps

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20Reference

Battery CCA

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550Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 375A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 385A BackhoeReference

John Deere 8B BackhoeReference

Transport height

231 cmReference

205 cmReference

Bucket width

40 cmReference

91 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

261 cmReference

259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

355 cmReference

337 cmReference

Loading height

198 cmReference

208 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

170°Reference

180°Reference

Bucket force

1701 kgReference

1537 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1110 kgReference

1003 kgReference

John Deere 385A Backhoe

John Deere 3039R Height

Hood

144 cmReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

Yanmar® @ 3TNV86CT-MJTReference

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Lubrication

PressurizedReference

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Air cleaner

Dual elementReference

dryReference

Cruise control

trueReference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Type\\nFoldableReference

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Platform

One-piece semi flatReference

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Power

Max Power

38.2 hp (2,600 rpm)Reference

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PTO

PTO Power

32.8 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO Control

Lever and switchReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet diskReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

57.8 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Single gearReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,495 psiReference

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Remote Valves

6Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

23.5 L/min (34.3 L/min)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

2.7 mReference

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Overall weight

1,363 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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Cab Noise level

80 dBAReference

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Cab Front visibility

360 degreeReference

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Cab Seat equipment

Scissor-linkReference

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Seat Suspension

trueReference

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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

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

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.