About the John Deere 970
Engine Horsepower: 33 hp
Manufactured: 1989 to 1998
John Deere 970 Summary
The John Deere 970 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1989 to 1998. It is part of the 70 Compact Series and is manufactured by Yanmar in Japan. The tractor is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder diesel engine with a net horsepower of 33 hp and a PTO horsepower of 30 hp. Available in both 4x2 2WD and 4x4 MFWD 4WD variants.
John Deere 970 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
General Information
What are the basic details about the John Deere 970?
- Years: 1989 to 1998
- Series: 70 Compact Series
- Type: Compact Utility tractor
- Manufacturer: Yanmar
- Factory: Japan
- Original price: $16,500 (1998)
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 970?
- Engine (net): 33 hp (24.6 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 30 hp (22.4 kW)
Engine
What kind of engine does the John Deere 970 have?
- Yanmar 1.8L 4-cyl diesel
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 970?
- Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
- Final drives: planetary
- Differential lock: mechanical rear
- Steering: manual, power (Optional)
- Brakes: wet disc
- Cab: Two-post ROPS
- Transmissions: 9-speed, 9-speed partially synchronized
Capacity
What are the capacities of the John Deere 970?
- Fuel: 8.5 gal (32.2 L)
- Hydraulic system: 5.5 gal (20.8 L)
- Front axle: 8.5 qts (8.0 L)
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications of the John Deere 970?
- 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: 8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm)
- Total flow: 8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm manual steering) / 13 gpm (49.2 lpm power steering)
- Steering flow: 4.3 gpm (16.3 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What are the hitch specifications of the John Deere 970?
- Rear Type: I
- Control: position control
- Rear lift (at 24\"/610mm): 2020 lbs (916 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications of the John Deere 970?
- Rear PTO: live, Two-stage clutch
- Rear RPM: 540 (1.375) at engine RPM 540@2600
- Mid PTO: live (Optional), independent engagement of mid, rear, or both PTO shafts
- Mid RPM: 2100 at engine RPM 2100@2600
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the John Deere 970?
- Wheelbase: 68.9 inches (175 cm)
- Weight: 2670 to 3045 pounds
- Front tire: 5.50-16
- 2WD Rear tire: 12.4-28
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 970?
- Ground: negative
- Charging system: alternator
- Charging amps: 20
- Battery CCA: 550
- Battery volts: 12
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