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Tractor · 1989Unverified

John Deere 870

Name: John Deere 870
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 870 — 70 Compact Series · 28 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 870 is a tractor model with a rating of approximately 28 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class. Produced from 1989 to 1998, this model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a 9-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is specified as 2515 to 2670 pounds, and it is suitable for use on up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

150 rows

Recorded power

28 hp

Recorded weight

203 kg

Transmissions

9-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1989-1998

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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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.

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