Compare/John Deere 35C vs John Deere 970

John Deere 35C vs John Deere 970

Verdict: John Deere 35C vs John Deere 970

The John Deere 35C and the John Deere 970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 33 hp. John Deere 35C is the lighter machine (1,520 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 35C is the newer design (2005 vs 1989). 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

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Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

33 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

Manufacturer

GoldiniReference

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

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

24.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.7 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

82 x 86 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

24.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2600Reference

Torque

93.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2000Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

24.0 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

6.0 LReference

5.8 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,800 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

31.3 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.46x3.56 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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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

Compression

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18.1:1Reference

Operating RPM

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800-2775Reference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Type

synchronizedReference

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

225mm dry discReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

Synchro - 12 F and 12 RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

150.0 barReference

155.1 barReference

Pump flow

32.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/INReference

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1399 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1000 kgReference

916 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2620Reference

2100@2600Reference

PTO (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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20.8 LReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Total flow

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49.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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16.3 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Mid PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

161 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

1520 kgReference

571 kgReference

Front tire

200/70R16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

320/70R24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 200/70R16. Rear: 320/70R24Reference

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Length

306 cmReference

312 cmReference

Width

110 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

199 cmReference

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Front tread

84 to 120 cmReference

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Rear tread

89 to 126 cmReference

115 to 149 cmReference

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

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

20Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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550Reference

General

Make & Model

GoldiniReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

ItalyReference

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Capacities

Capacity

100.7 ciReference

20.8 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

4.2 qtsReference

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Fuel

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32.2 LReference

Front axle

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8.0 LReference

Power

Max Power

33 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,000@2,620 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

2,176 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category I/INReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,399.8 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

199.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

306.8 cmReference

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Overall Width

110.2 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,520 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

320/70R24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

35.1 to 49.9 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

200/70R16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

33.4 to 47.5 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

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

Attachment overview

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

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 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.