Compare/John Deere 40R vs John Deere 870

John Deere 40R vs John Deere 870

Verdict: John Deere 40R vs John Deere 870

The John Deere 40R and the John Deere 870 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. John Deere 40R is the lighter machine (1,139 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 40R 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

28 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

22.0 LReference

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Engine

24.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 85 mmReference

84 x 86 mmReference

Power

24.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dry with safety elementReference

Rated RPM

3000Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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

Coolant capacity

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5.2 LReference

Oil capacity

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20.8 LReference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

215mm dry discReference

225mm dry two-stageReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

20.9 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Rear Type

INReference

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540EReference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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20.8 LReference

Type

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partially synchronizedReference

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

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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852 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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2100@2600Reference

Mid PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1139 kgReference

571 kgReference

Length

305 cmReference

312 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

121 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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171 cmReference

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

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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355/80D-20Reference

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

Rear tread

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117 to 147 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

20Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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447Reference

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

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 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.