Compare/John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 870

John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 870

Verdict: John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 870

The John Deere 4210 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 4210 is the lighter machine (2,375 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 4210 is the newer design (2002 vs 1989). In short: choose the John Deere 870 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4210 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

Clear

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

Three-range hydrostatic transmission with foot pedals and cruise control. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. Automotive cruise control option allows set speed to be adjusted with rocker switch. SpeedMatch option allows a maximum speed to be set and full pedal travel used to achive that speed. LoadMatch option prevents the tractor from stalling during heavy loads. The MotionMatch option enables the acceleration rate to be set to fast or slow.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

spur gearReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

powerReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

20.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 84 mmReference

84 x 86 mmReference

Power (gross)

20.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dry with safety elementReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Idle RPM

1000-2810Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.2 kWReference

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Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

5.3 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

Operating RPM

—

800-2775Reference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

eHydroReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

16.4 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

20.8 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

20.8 LReference

Pressure

146.5 barReference

155.1 barReference

Valves

5Reference

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Pump flow

26.5 lpmReference

30.7 lpmReference

Total flow

46.6 lpmReference

46.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

16.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

771 kgReference

852 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

wet discReference

225mm dry two-stageReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2600Reference

2100@2600Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

37.9 LReference

32.2 LReference

Front axle

4.4 LReference

6.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

171 cmReference

Weight

474 kgReference

571 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Ag front

7.00-14 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

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Length

297 cmReference

312 cmReference

Width

134 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

76 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

254 kgReference

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Max front axle

720 kgReference

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Max rear axle

2000 kgReference

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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

John Deere 4210 attachments

4210 Serial Number Location

4210 Serial Numbers

2002

120001Reference

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2003

220001Reference

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2004

320001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

20Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

447Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

184 cmReference

Overall width

186 cmReference

215 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 12 cmReference

3 to 21 cmReference

John Deere 47 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 47 BackhoeReference

John Deere 8B BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

228 cmReference

259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

289 cmReference

337 cmReference

Loading height

177 cmReference

208 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1288 kgReference

1537 kgReference

Dipperstick force

909 kgReference

1003 kgReference

John Deere 4210 Height

Hood

128 cmReference

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ROPS

221 cmReference

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Speeds

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

—

130001Reference

1995

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140001Reference

1996

—

150001Reference

1997

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160001Reference

1998

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170001Reference

Questions

72.8" Mower deck

John Deere 8A Backhoe

Transport height

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205 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

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

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.