Compare/John Deere 70 vs John Deere 710

John Deere 70 vs John Deere 710

Verdict: John Deere 70 vs John Deere 710

The John Deere 70 and the John Deere 710 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. John Deere 710 is the lighter machine (2,295 kg vs 6,538 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 70 holds more fuel (92.7 L vs 70.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 710 is the newer design (1966 vs 1953). 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 12-38 rear tires.Reference

With 14-30 rear tires.Reference

Total built

11,105 (diesel)Reference

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Steering

powerReference

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Variants

row-cropReference

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70S

standard treadReference

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70HC

high-cropReference

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Engine

Gas Fuel tank

92.7 LReference

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Diesel Fuel tank

75.7 LReference

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LP gas Fuel tank

124.9 LReference

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Aux. fuel

0.9 LReference

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Belt (claimed)

37.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

34.0 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

37.9 kWReference

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Displacement

6.2 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

156 x 162 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1125Reference

2400Reference

Firing order

1-2Reference

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

-unknown-Reference

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Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

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Starter

Gasoline pony engineReference

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Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

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Belt power (max)

37.6 kWReference

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Max power

33.6 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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70.0 LReference

Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Idle RPM

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650-2400Reference

Operating RPM

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1500-2400Reference

Torque

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179.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

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Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

10 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

independentReference

live (2-stage clutch)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Pump flow

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32.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift

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1750 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2380Reference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

231 cmReference

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Weight

6538 to 7079 poundsReference

2295 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12-38Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13-38Reference

16.9-30Reference

Length

347 cmReference

353 cmReference

Height

223 cmReference

240 cmReference

Rear axle

79 by 2200 mmReference

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Front tread

121 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

168 to 267 cmReference

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Gas Operating

2965 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

3211 kgReference

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Ballasted

4082 kgReference

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John Deere 70 attachments

70 Serial Number Location

70 Serial Numbers

1953

7000001Reference

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1954

7002283Reference

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1955

7014803Reference

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1956

7031300Reference

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Final

7043757Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

32 cmReference

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Width

220 cmReference

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RPM

1125Reference

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Speed

1155.19 meters/minReference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Batteries

1 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

10.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2807 kgReference

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Speeds

710 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the left side of the John Deere 710, to the rear of the oil pan.Reference

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.