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John Deere 870 Specs
John Deere 870 compact and multi-purpose tractor specifications: tractor type Compact Utility Tractor, horsepower 20.9 kW, weight 1210.0 kg, lift capacity 852.0 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | |
| Horsepower | 20.9 kW | 28.0 HP |
| Weight | 1210.0 kg | 2WD: 2513.3 lbs (1140.0 kg) 4WD: 2667.6 lbs |
| Lift Capacity | 852.0 kg | 1878.3 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Syncromesh with two-stage dry disc clutch | |
| Length | 312.0 cm | 122.8 in. |
| Years Made | 1989-1998 | |
| Engine Model | Yanmar 3TN84 | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Cylinders | 3 | |
| Displacement | 1362 cc | 83.1 cu in. |
| Bore | 8.41 cm | 3.31 in. |
| Stroke | 8.61 cm | 3.39 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Live with two stage clutch | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | |
| Middle PTO Type | Independent | |
| Middle PTO Speed | 2100 RPM | |
| Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 447A | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 210.0 cm | 82.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 146.0 cm | 57.5 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32.0 l | 8.5 gal |
| 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 | |
| Gears | 9 forward and 2 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.3 km/h | Forward: 10.6 MPH (17.1 km/h) Reverse: 3.3 MPH |
| Brakes | Differential wet disc | |
| Drawbar Category | I | |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | |
| Hitch Type | Position control | |
| Steering Type | Manual or hydrostatic power | |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.00-15 , 7-14 | |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 12.4-24 | |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | |
| Total Flow | 30.7 LPM | 8.1 GPM |
| Working Pressure | 155.1 bar | 2250.0 psi |
| Valves | 2 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
