John Deere 8870 Specifications

Production

Where and when was the John Deere 8870 manufactured?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
• Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Original price: $126,538 (1996)

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the John Deere 8870?

• Engine (gross): 350 hp / 261.0 kW
• PTO (claimed): 300 hp / 223.7 kW
• Drawbar (tested): 280.34 hp / 209.0 kW
• PTO (tested): 302.75 hp / 225.8 kW

Engine

What type of engine does the John Deere 8870 have?

• Engine: John Deere 10.1L 6-cyl diesel

Mechanical

What are the key mechanical features of the John Deere 8870?

• Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
• Final drives: inboard planetary
• Steering: hydrostatic power
• Brakes: hydraulic wet discs
• Cab: Sound-Gard cab standard
• Transmissions: 12-speed partially synchronized, 24-speed two-speed power shift, 12-speed full power shift

Capacity

What is the capacity of the John Deere 8870?

• Fuel: 220 gal / 832.7 L
• Hydraulic system: 38 gal / 143.8 L

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications of the John Deere 8870?

• Type: closed center pressure compensated
• Capacity: 38 gal / 143.8 L
• Pressure: 2530 psi / 174.4 bar
• Rear valves: 3 to 5
• Pump flow: 44.8 gpm / 169.6 lpm
• SCV flow: 33.3 gpm / 126.0 lpm

Tractor Hitch

What type of hitch does the John Deere 8870 have?

• Rear Type: 3 (optional)
• Control: draft sensing
• Rear lift: 14,980 lbs / 6794 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications for the John Deere 8870?

• Rear PTO: independent (optional)
• Clutch: hydraulic wet disc
• Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the John Deere 8870?

• Wheelbase: 134 inches / 340 cm
• Weight: 31438 to 35130 pounds
• Front tire: 24.5R-32
• Rear tire: 24.5R-32

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 8870?

• Ground: negative
• Batteries: 2
• Battery CCA: 925
• Battery volts: 12