SPECS / COMPARISON
Ford 1620 vs John Deere 870
A detailed comparison of the Ford 1620 and the John Deere 870. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Ford 162020.4 kW (27.3 HP)
John Deere 87020.9 kW (28.0 HP)
Weight
Ford 16201065.0 kg (2WD: 2237.7 lbs (1015.0 kg) 4WD: 2347.9 lbs)
John Deere 8701210.0 kg (2WD: 2513.3 lbs (1140.0 kg) 4WD: 2667.6 lbs)
Lift Capacity
Ford 1620875.0 kg (1929.0 lbs)
John Deere 870852.0 kg (1878.3 lbs)
| Specification | Ford 1620 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | John Deere 870 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | Compact Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 20.4 kW (27.3 HP) | 20.9 kW (28.0 HP) |
| Weight | 1065.0 kg (2WD: 2237.7 lbs (1015.0 kg) 4WD: 2347.9 lbs) | 1210.0 kg (2WD: 2513.3 lbs (1140.0 kg) 4WD: 2667.6 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 875.0 kg (1929.0 lbs) | 852.0 kg (1878.3 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Syncromesh with two-stage dry disc clutch |
| Length | 285.0 cm (112.2 in.) | 312.0 cm (122.8 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 26.9 LPM (7.1 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1992-1997 | 1989-1998 |
| Engine Model | Shibaura | Yanmar 3TN84 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1331 cc (81.2 cu in.) | 1362 cc (83.1 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.41 cm (3.31 in.) | 8.41 cm (3.31 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.00 cm (3.15 in.) | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Live | Live with two stage clutch |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Middle PTO Speed | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2600 RPM | — |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, CCA 447A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 214.0 cm (ROPS: 84.3 in.) | 210.0 cm (82.7 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 160.0 cm (63.0 in.) | 146.0 cm (57.5 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 28.0 cm (2WD: 11.4 in. (29.0 cm) 4WD: 11.0 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27.0 l (7.1 gal) | 32.0 l (8.5 gal) |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | 9 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 20.6 km/h (Forward: 12.8 MPH) | 5.3 km/h (Forward: 10.6 MPH (17.1 km/h) Reverse: 3.3 MPH) |
| Brakes | Wet disc type | Differential wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Two-post ROPS | Open operator station with two-post ROPS |
| Hitch Type | Draft control | Position control |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual or hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.00-15 , 6.00-14 | Ag: 5.00-15 , 7-14 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 9.5-24 | Ag: 12.4-24 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Open center |
| Total Flow | 37.9 LPM (10.0 GPM) | 30.7 LPM (8.1 GPM) |
| Steering Flow | 11.0 LPM (2.9 GPM) | — |
| Middle PTO Type | — | Independent |
| Compression Ratio | — | 18.1:1 |
| Oil Capacity | — | 4.8 l (1.3 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 5.2 l (1.4 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 20.8 l (5.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 20.8 l (5.5 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | — | SAE 10W-30, API: CE or CD |
| Final Drive | — | Planetary |
| Working Pressure | — | 155.1 bar (2250.0 psi) |
| Valves | — | 2 |
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