Compare/John Deere 5070M vs John Deere 830

John Deere 5070M vs John Deere 830

Verdict: John Deere 5070M vs John Deere 830

The John Deere 5070M and the John Deere 830 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. John Deere 5070M is the lighter machine (3,700 kg vs 7,850 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 1958). 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

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

With 15-34 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

hydraulic powerReference

Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Factories

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Monterrey, MexicoReference

Total built

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6715Reference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

52.2 kWReference

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Engine (max)

52.9 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

7.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

156 x 203 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Rated Power (gross)

52.2 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

52.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

1125Reference

Idle RPM

875-2350Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

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Torque

291.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

1-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

electric optionalReference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

2,400 | 1,300-2,400 RPMReference

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

4.02x4.33 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled | 11 qtsReference

Fuel tank

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123.0 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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51.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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56.4 kWReference

Plows

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6Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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50.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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54.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Coolant capacity

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22.7 LReference

Oil capacity

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12.3 LReference

Belt power (max)

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54.3 kWReference

Max power

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50.1 kWReference

Compression ratio

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16.2:1Reference

Transmission

John Deere SyncReverserReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

partially synchronizedReference

unsynchronizedReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Rear valves

3Reference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

93.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

3670 kgReference

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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

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@21080Reference

536@1125Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

216 cmReference

Weight

3700 kgReference

7850 to 8635 poundsReference

Front tire

13.6R24Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

15-34Reference

Ag front

13.6R24Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

16.9R34Reference

18-26Reference

Height (cab)

259 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Shipping

3700 kgReference

3560 kgReference

Length

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362 cmReference

Height

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205 cmReference

Rear axle

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82 mmReference

Front tread

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143 to 160 cmReference

Rear tread

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163 to 173 cmReference

Operating

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3916 kgReference

Ballasted

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5440 kgReference

John Deere 5070M attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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4 (electric-start)Reference

Battery size

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55 AHReference

Attachment overview

Capacities

2WD Max capacity

5443 kgReference

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4WD Max capacity

6001 kgReference

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Capacity

276 ciReference

164.4 ciReference

Diameter

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30 cmReference

Width

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201 cmReference

RPM

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1125Reference

Speed

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1097.28 meters/minReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

Utility tractor | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Power

Max Power

71 hpReference

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Rated Power

70 hpReference

35 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

540 (1.375)Reference

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

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

manualReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,901 psiReference

2,104 psiReference

Remote Valves

3 (rear) | 2(mid)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,670.9 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

lower-link draft controlReference

position and draft controlReference

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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Overall Height

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226.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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334 cmReference

Overall Width

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167.4 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

16.9R34Reference

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Front Wheel Type

13.6R24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

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13.6/12-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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6.00-16Reference

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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830 Serial Number Location

830 Serial Numbers

1958

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8300000Reference

1959

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8300727Reference

1960

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8305302Reference

1961

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8306892Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3931 kgReference

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.