About the John Deere 870
Engine Horsepower: 28 hp
Manufactured: 1989 to 1998
John Deere 870 Summary
The John Deere 870, produced between 1989 and 1998, is a compact utility tractor that is part of the 70 Compact Series and built by Yanmar in Japan. It features a 28 hp engine (net) and a PTO horsepower of 25 hp. The tractor was available in both two- and four-wheel drive variants.
John Deere 870 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured and distributed the John Deere 870?
- Distributor: John Deere
- Manufacturer: Yanmar
- Category: Compact Utility tractor
- Built in: Japan
- Original price in 1998: $14,000
Engine
What engine does the John Deere 870 use?
- Engine model: Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
Transmissions
What type of transmissions does the John Deere 870 have?
- Type 1: 9-speed unsynchronized gear
- Type 2: 9-speed partially synchronized
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 870?
- Engine (net): 28 hp (20.9 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 25 hp (18.6 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical specifications of the John Deere 870?
- Drive: Two- or four-wheel drive
- Final drives: Planetary
- Differential lock: Mechanical rear
- Steering: Manual; Power (Optional)
- Brakes: Wet disc
- ROPS: Two-post ROPS
Capacity
What are the fluid capacities of the John Deere 870?
- Fuel: 8.5 gal (32.2 L)
- Hydraulic system: 5.5 gal (20.8 L)
- Front axle: 6.9 qts (6.5 L)
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications of the John Deere 870?
- Type: Open center
- Capacity: 5.5 gal (20.8 L)
- Pressure: 2250 psi (155.1 bar)
- Rear valves: 2 (Optional)
- Mid valves: 2 (Optional)
- Pump flow: 8.1 gpm (30.7 lpm)
- Total flow: 8.1 gpm (manual steering) (30.7 lpm); 12.4 gpm (power steering) (46.9 lpm)
- Steering flow: 4.3 gpm (16.3 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What is the type and lift capacity of the John Deere 870's hitch?
- Rear Type: I
- Control: Position control
- Rear lift (at 24\"/610mm): 1880 lbs (852 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications of the John Deere 870?
- Rear PTO: Live (Two-stage clutch)
- Rear PTO Type: 540 (1.375)
- Engine RPM: 540@2600
- Mid PTO: Live (Optional; Independent engagement of mid, rear, or both PTO shafts)
- Mid PTO Type: 2100
- Engine RPM: 2100@2600
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the John Deere 870?
- Wheelbase: 67.5 inches (171 cm)
- Weight: 2515 to 2670 pounds
- Front tire: 5.00-15
- 2WD Rear tire: 11.2-24
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 870?
- Ground: Negative
- Charging system: Alternator
- Charging amps: 20
- Battery CCA: 447
- Battery volts: 12
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