Tractor · 1989Unverified
John Deere 870
John Deere 870 — 70 Compact Series · 28 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
28 hp
Weight
2515 to 2670 pounds
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Overview
DistributorJohn DeereReference
ManufacturerYanmarReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Original price was $14,000 in 1998Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Engine
Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine (net)20.9 kWReference
Yanmar 3TN84Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke84 x 86 mmReference
Power (net)20.9 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdry with safety elementReference
Pre-heatingair intake heaterReference
Compression17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM2600Reference
Operating RPM800-2775Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity5.2 LReference
Oil capacity4.8 LReference
Oil change200 hReference
Transmission
9-speed unsynchronized gearReference
9-speed partially synchronizedReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch225mm dry two-stageReference
Oil capacity20.8 LReference
Three speeds (1-3) plus reverse (R) with three ranges (1-3). The collar shift was the standard transmission. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or ranges.Reference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)18.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system20.8 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity20.8 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Rear valves2Reference
Mid valves2Reference
Pump flow30.7 lpmReference
Total flow30.7 lpmReference
Total flow46.9 lpmReference
Steering flow16.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)852 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2600Reference
Mid PTOliveReference
Mid PTO Type2100Reference
Engine RPM2100@2600Reference
Capacities
Fuel32.2 LReference
Front axle6.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase171 cmReference
Weight2515 to 2670 poundsReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
2WD Rear tire11.2-24Reference
Weight203 kgReference
Weight563 kgReference
Weight571 kgReference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7-14. Rear: 12.4-24Reference
2WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference
Lawn/turf front25x8.50-14Reference
Lawn/turf rear355/80D-20Reference
Length312 cmReference
2WD Width135 cmReference
4WD Width149 cmReference
2WD Weight1140 kgReference
4WD Weight1211 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)30 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)32 cmReference
2WD Front tread116 to 147 cmReference
4WD Front tread100 cmReference
Rear tread117 to 147 cmReference
John Deere 870 attachments
72.8" mid-mount mower deckReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
870 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the rear of of the John Deere 870.Reference
870 Serial Numbers
19891001Reference
19901626 (gear)Reference
19902746 (synchro)Reference
1991100001Reference
1992110001Reference
1993120001Reference
1994130001Reference
1995140001Reference
1996150001Reference
1997160001Reference
1998170001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps20Reference
Battery CCA447Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Questions
I'm looking to find out what model front mount snowblower will fit my 870 tractor? In the dealer sales literature I have, there was no front mount blower for the 870.Reference
Attachment overview
72.8" mid-mount mower deckReference
BladeReference
John Deere 80 loaderReference
John Deere 440 loaderReference
BackhoeReference
72.8" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John Deere 72Reference
Type3-blade with hydraulic liftReference
Cutting width184 cmReference
Overall width215 cmReference
Cut height3 to 21 cmReference
John Deere 8A Backhoe
Backhoe typeJohn Deere 8A BackhoeReference
Transport height205 cmReference
Bucket width30 cmReference
Bucket width45 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Bucket width91 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth259 cmReference
Reach from pivot337 cmReference
Loading height208 cmReference
Bucket Rotation180°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force1357 kgReference
Dipperstick force904 kgReference
John Deere 8B Backhoe
Backhoe typeJohn Deere 8B BackhoeReference
Transport height205 cmReference
Bucket width30 cmReference
Bucket width45 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Bucket width91 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth259 cmReference
Reach from pivot337 cmReference
Loading height208 cmReference
Bucket Rotation180°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force1537 kgReference
Dipperstick force1003 kgReference
John Deere 870 Height
2WD Hood128 cmReference
4WD Hood130 cmReference
2WD ROPS208 cmReference
4WD ROPS210 cmReference
2WD Exhaust193 cmReference
4WD Exhaust195 cmReference
Speeds
With 12.4-28 R1 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.