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Tractor · 1953Unverified

John Deere 70

Name: John Deere 70
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 70 — Row-Crop tractor · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 70 is a compact tractor, with a rated output of 50 hp, positioning it among the smaller options in its class. Produced from 1953 to 1956, it features a 2-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine. This model is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive, and its listed weight ranges from 6538 to 7079 pounds. It is suited for tasks on areas of approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

50 hp

Max power

31.5 kW

Weight

6538 to 7079 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

133 rows

Recorded power

50 hp

Transmissions

6-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1953-1956

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Total built35,868 (row-crop)Reference

Total built6,254 (LP-gas)Reference

Total built2,509 (all-fuel)Reference

Total built11,105 (diesel)Reference

Original price was $2800 in 1955Reference

Four variants of the John Deere model 70 were built; the 70, the diesel 70D (1954-1956 only), the high-crop 70, and the standard (wheatland) 70S.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

SteeringpowerReference

Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference

Open operator stationReference

Variants

70row-cropReference

70Sstandard treadReference

70HChigh-cropReference

Engine

John Deere 6.2L 2-cyl gasolineReference

John Deere 6.8L 2-cyl all-fuelReference

John Deere 6.2L 2-cyl LP gasReference

John Deere 6.2L 2-cyl dieselReference

Gas Fuel tank92.7 LReference

Diesel Fuel tank75.7 LReference

LP gas Fuel tank124.9 LReference

Aux. fuel6.6 LReference

Aux. fuel0.9 LReference

Belt (claimed)37.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)34.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)37.9 kWReference

John DeereReference

gasolineReference

2-cylinder 4-valveReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement6.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke149 x 178 mmReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression6.15:1Reference

Rated RPM975Reference

Firing order1-2Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity32.2 LReference

all-fuelReference

2-cylinderReference

Displacement6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke156 x 178 mmReference

Compression4.6:1Reference

LP gasReference

Compression7.3:1Reference

dieselReference

The diesel engine on the model 70 used a 18.85 cubic inch 4-cylinder starting engine.Reference

Displacement6.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke156 x 162 mmReference

Compression16:1Reference

Rated RPM1125Reference

StarterGasoline pony engineReference

Starter volts-unknown-Reference

Oil capacity11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity26.5 LReference

Belt power (max)36.0 kWReference

Max power31.5 kWReference

Belt power (max)32.2 kWReference

Max power29.5 kWReference

Belt power (max)37.9 kWReference

Max power34.0 kWReference

Belt power (max)37.6 kWReference

Max power33.6 kWReference

Transmission

6-speed unsynchronized gearReference

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Reverse is available in both direct (high) and underdrive (low) although Deere only advertised the use of reverse in low range. Use of reverse in high range may be dangerously fast.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase231 cmReference

Weight6538 to 7079 poundsReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire12-38Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear12-38Reference

Ag rear13-38Reference

Length346 cmReference

Length347 cmReference

Width220 cmReference

Height166 cmReference

Height223 cmReference

Rear axle79 by 2200 mmReference

Front tread142 to 203 cmReference

Front tread121 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread168 to 247 cmReference

Rear tread168 to 267 cmReference

Gas Operating2965 kgReference

Diesel Operating3211 kgReference

Ballasted4082 kgReference

John Deere 70 attachments

front-end loaderReference

70 Serial Number Location

Right side of tractor frame, forward of and below the belt pully.Reference

70 Serial Numbers

19537000001Reference

19547002283Reference

19557014803Reference

19567031300Reference

Final7043757Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter32 cmReference

Width18 cmReference

RPM1125Reference

Speed1155.19 meters/minReference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Batteries2 (gas)Reference

Batteries1 (diesel)Reference

Battery volts6Reference

Test results

NTTL 493: gasoline 6-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 506: tractor fuel 6-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 514: LP gas 6-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 528: diesel 6-speed 2WDReference

Gasoline 6-speed 2WDMay 15 - 20, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 493 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)17.0 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2473 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WDSeptember 251953, - October 1, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 506 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull2314 kgReference

LP gas 6-speed 2WDNovember 6 - 12, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 514 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)22.0 l/hourReference

Max pull2779 kgReference

Diesel 6-speed 2WDOctober 19 - 22, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 528 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)10.6 l/hourReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2807 kgReference

Speeds

With 12-38 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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