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John Deere 970
John Deere 970 — 70 Compact Series · 33 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The John Deere 970 is a compact tractor with a rated output of 33 hp. It was manufactured from 1989 to 1998 and features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers four-wheel drive through a 9-speed gearbox. The tractor's weight ranges from 2670 to 3045 pounds. It is suited for use on areas of up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
33 hp
Weight
2670 to 3045 pounds
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
151 rows
Recorded power
33 hp
Recorded weight
203 kg
Transmissions
9-speed
Production years
1989-1998
Verified variants
0
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Overview
DistributorJohn DeereReference
ManufacturerYanmarReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Original price was $16,500 in 1998Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Engine
Yanmar 1.8L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine (net)24.6 kWReference
Yanmar 4TN82Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke82 x 86 mmReference
Power (net)24.6 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Pre-heatingair intake heaterReference
Compression18.1:1Reference
Rated RPM2600Reference
Operating RPM800-2775Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity5.8 LReference
Oil capacity5.3 LReference
Oil change200 hReference
Transmission
9-speedReference
9-speed partially synchronizedReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch225mm dry discReference
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)22.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system20.8 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity20.8 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Rear valves2Reference
Mid valves2Reference
Pump flow32.9 lpmReference
Total flow32.9 lpmReference
Total flow49.2 lpmReference
Steering flow16.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)916 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 axle8.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase175 cmReference
Weight2670 to 3045 poundsReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire12.4-28Reference
Weight203 kgReference
Weight563 kgReference
Weight571 kgReference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference
2WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
2WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference
2WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference
Lawn/turf front27x8.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear44x18.00-20Reference
Length312 cmReference
2WD Width146 cmReference
4WD Width151 cmReference
2WD Weight1211 kgReference
4WD Weight1381 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)37 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)34 cmReference
2WD Front tread121 to 165 cmReference
4WD Front tread127 to 157 cmReference
Rear tread115 to 149 cmReference
John Deere 970 attachments
72.8" mid-mount mower deckReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
970 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 970.Reference
970 Serial Numbers
19891001Reference
19901338Reference
19902242 (Power steer)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 CCA550Reference
Battery volts12Reference
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 970 Height
2WD Hood135 cmReference
4WD Hood132 cmReference
2WD ROPS215 cmReference
4WD ROPS212 cmReference
2WD Exhaust196 cmReference
4WD Exhaust197 cmReference
Speeds
With 12.4-28 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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