SPECS / COMPARISON
Ford 1920 vs John Deere 970
A detailed comparison of the Ford 1920 and the John Deere 970. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Ford 192024.8 kW (33.2 HP)
John Deere 97024.6 kW (33.0 HP)
Weight
Ford 19201390.0 kg (2WD: 2844.0 lbs (1290.0 kg) 4WD: 3064.4 lbs)
John Deere 9701380.0 kg (2WD: 2667.6 lbs (1210.0 kg) 4WD: 3042.4 lbs)
Lift Capacity
Ford 1920853.0 kg (1880.5 lbs)
John Deere 970912.0 kg (2010.6 lbs)
| Specification | Ford 1920 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | John Deere 970 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | Compact Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 24.8 kW (33.2 HP) | 24.6 kW (33.0 HP) |
| Weight | 1390.0 kg (2WD: 2844.0 lbs (1290.0 kg) 4WD: 3064.4 lbs) | 1380.0 kg (2WD: 2667.6 lbs (1210.0 kg) 4WD: 3042.4 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 853.0 kg (1880.5 lbs) | 912.0 kg (2010.6 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Mechanical shuttle | Syncromesh with two-stage dry disc clutch |
| Length | 321.0 cm (126.4 in.) | 312.0 cm (122.8 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 29.5 LPM (7.8 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1987-2000 | 1989-1998 |
| Engine Model | Shibaura N844 | Yanmar 4TN82 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1995 cc (121.7 cu in.) | 1816 cc (110.8 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.41 cm (3.31 in.) | 8.20 cm (3.23 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.99 cm (3.54 in.) | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission or live | Live with two stage clutch |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Injection Timing | 18-19° BTDC | — |
| Injector Opening Pressure | 205.8 bar (2985.0 psi) | — |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, CCA 550A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 228.0 cm (89.8 in.) | 215.0 cm (84.6 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 177.0 cm (69.7 in.) | 175.0 cm (68.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39.0 l (10.3 gal) | 32.0 l (8.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 6.0 l (1.6 gal) | 5.3 l (1.4 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 5.6 l (1.5 gal) | 5.8 l (1.5 gal) |
| Front Hubs Capacity | 5.0 l (Front wheel drive axle: 1.3 gal) | — |
| Steering Capacity | 1.8 l (0.5 gal) | — |
| Gears | 12 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 |
| Brakes | Wet disc | Differential wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | Open operator station with two-post ROPS |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual or hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.50-16 , 7-16 | Ag: 5.50-16 , 7-16 Lawn/turf: 27×8.50-15 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 13.6-24 | Ag: 12.4-28 , 13.6-24 Lawn/turf: 44×18.00-20 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Open center |
| Total Flow | 40.1 LPM (10.6 GPM) | 32.9 LPM (8.7 GPM) |
| Steering Flow | 10.6 LPM (2.8 GPM) | — |
| Middle PTO Type | — | Independent |
| Middle PTO Speed | — | 2100 RPM |
| 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 |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 5.8 km/h (Forward: 11.4 MPH (18.3 km/h) Reverse: 3.6 MPH) |
| Hitch Type | — | Position control |
| Working Pressure | — | 155.1 bar (2250.0 psi) |
| Valves | — | 2 |
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