Compare/John Deere 5070M vs John Deere 70C

John Deere 5070M vs John Deere 70C

Verdict: John Deere 5070M vs John Deere 70C

The John Deere 5070M and the John Deere 70C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. John Deere 70C is the lighter machine (2,049 kg vs 3,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5070M is the newer design (2009 vs 2005). 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

Clear

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

GoldiniReference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle lever. Clutch must be used to shift directions. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

52.2 kWReference

Engine (max)

52.9 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

94 x 107 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Rated Power (gross)

52.2 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

52.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

875-2350Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

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Torque

291.5 NmReference

211.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1400Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

97.5 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel tank

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50.0 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Oil capacity

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35.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.0 LReference

Transmission

John Deere SyncReverserReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

partially synchronizedReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

180.0 barReference

Rear valves

3Reference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

93.9 lpmReference

39.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

3670 kgReference

2300 kgReference

Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift (at ends)

2957 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

mechanical dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/540EReference

Engine RPM

1000@21080Reference

540E@1874Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1450 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

3700 kgReference

2049 kgReference

Front tire

13.6R24Reference

260/70R14Reference

Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

360/70R24Reference

Ag front

13.6R24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9R34Reference

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Height (cab)

259 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Shipping

3700 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 260/70R14. Rear: 360/70R24Reference

John Deere 5070M attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

2WD Max capacity

5443 kgReference

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4WD Max capacity

6001 kgReference

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Capacity

276 ciReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Max Power

71 hpReference

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Rated Power

70 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,100 | 540E@1,645 | 1,000@2,100 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

1,000@21,080 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,901 psiReference

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Remote Valves

3 (rear) | 2(mid)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,670.9 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

lower-link draft controlReference

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Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

259.6 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

15.4 (4WD) inchesReference

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Overall weight

3,699.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

16.9R34Reference

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Front Wheel Type

13.6R24Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Cab standard. Optional air-conditioning.Reference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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.