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John Deere 70 vs Massey Ferguson 265

A detailed comparison of the John Deere 70 and the Massey Ferguson 265. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
John Deere 703210.0 kg (Gasoline: 6536.7 lbs (2965.0 kg) Diesel: 7076.8 lbs)
Massey Ferguson 2652896.0 kg (6384.6 lbs)
SpecificationJohn Deere 70John Deere 70Agricultural TractorsMassey Ferguson 265Massey Ferguson 265Agricultural Tractors
Tractor TypeRow-Crop TractorFarm Tractor
Weight3210.0 kg (Gasoline: 6536.7 lbs (2965.0 kg) Diesel: 7076.8 lbs)2896.0 kg (6384.6 lbs)
Transmission TypeUnsynchronized gear with dry disc clutchMulti-Power
Length347.0 cm (Gasoline: 136.2 in. (346.0 cm) Diesel: 136.6 in.)—
Years Made1953-19561975-1983
Engine ModelJohn DeerePerkins A4.236
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline—
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders24
Horsepower (Drawbar)34.0 kW (45.6 HP)—
Displacement6155 cc (375.6 cu in.)3890 cc (237.4 cu in.)
Bore15.60 cm (6.14 in.)9.8 cm (3.87 in.)
Stroke16.21 cm (6.38 in.)12.7 cm (5.0 in.)
Rear PTO TypeTransmission or independent—
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM—
Compression Ratio16.0:1—
BatteryDiesel: One 6V,Gasoline: Two 6V12 V 95A
StarterGasoline pony engineElectric
Height223.0 cm (Gasoline: 65.4 in. (166.0 cm) Diesel: 87.8 in.)157.0 cm (Standard: 63.0 in. (160.0 cm) Row-crop: 66.9 in. (170.0 cm) Low-profile: 61.8 in.)
Wheelbase231.0 cm (90.9 in.)208.0 cm (81.9 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity124.9 l (Gasoline: 24.5 gal (92.7 l) Diesel: 20.0 gal (75.7 l) LP-gas: 33.0 gal)70.0 l
Oil Capacity11.4 l (3.0 gal)6.6 l (1.7 gal)
Coolant Capacity26.5 l (7.0 gal)10.4 l (2.7 gal)
Transmission ModelJohn Deere—
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse12 forward and 4 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed5.2 km/h (Forward: 12.5 MPH (20.1 km/h) Reverse: 3.2 MPH)15.4 km/h (Forward: 18.6 MPH (30.0 km/h) Reverse: 9.6 MPH)
BrakesDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—
Cabin TypeOpen operator station—
Steering TypeManual or power—
Front TiresAg: 6.00-16Standard: 6.00-16Standard: 6.50-16Standard: 7.5L-15Row-crop: 5.50-16Row-crop: 7.5L-15Low-profile: 6.00-16Low-profile: 6.50-16Low-profile: 7.50-16Low-profile: 9.5L-10
Rear TiresAg: 12-38, 13-38Standard: 16.9-24Standard: 16.9-28Standard: 16.9-30Standard: 18.4-26Row-crop: 13.6-38Row-crop: 14.9-38Row-crop: 15.5-38Row-crop: 18.4-30Low-profile: 14.9-24Low-profile: 16.9-24Low-profile: 18.4-16.1Low-profile: 21.5-16.1
Lift Capacity—1859.0 kg (4098.4 lbs)
Horsepower (PTO)—44.9 kW (60.2 HP)
PTO Type—Rear, live type Rear, independent
PTO Speed—540 RPM
Low Idle—725-775 RPM
High Idle—2185 RPM
Rated RPM—2000 RPM
Firing Order—1-3-4-2
Injection Timing—23 °
Injector Opening Pressure—172.3 bar (2499.7 psi)
Spark Plug—Champion UJ8
Ground Clearance—37.0 cm (Standard: 15.7 in. (40.0 cm) Row-crop: 18.1 in. (46.0 cm) Low-profile: 14.6 in.)
Front Hubs Capacity—1.4 l (Rear axle planetary: 0.4 gal)
Steering Capacity—0.9 l (0.3 gal)
Drawbar Category—Category I or Category II
Hitch Type—Live
Total Flow—73.8 lpm
Working Pressure—158.6 bar
Valves—0-2

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