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John Deere 970 Specs

John Deere 970 compact and multi-purpose tractor specifications: tractor type Compact Utility Tractor, horsepower 24.6 kW, weight 1380.0 kg, lift capacity 912.0 kg.

Manufacturer specifications

SpecificationMetricImperial
Tractor TypeCompact Utility Tractor
Horsepower24.6 kW33.0 HP
Weight1380.0 kg2WD: 2667.6 lbs (1210.0 kg) 4WD: 3042.4 lbs
Lift Capacity912.0 kg2010.6 lbs
Transmission TypeSyncromesh with two-stage dry disc clutch
Length312.0 cm122.8 in.
Years Made1989-1998
Engine ModelYanmar 4TN82
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDiesel
Cylinders4
Displacement1816 cc110.8 cu in.
Bore8.20 cm3.23 in.
Stroke8.61 cm3.39 in.
Rear PTO TypeLive with two stage clutch
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM
Middle PTO TypeIndependent
Middle PTO Speed2100 RPM
Rated RPM2400 RPM
Compression Ratio18.1:1
Battery12 V, CCA 550A
StarterElectric
Height215.0 cm84.6 in.
Wheelbase175.0 cm68.9 in.
Fuel Tank Capacity32.0 l8.5 gal
Oil Capacity5.3 l1.4 gal
Coolant Capacity5.8 l1.5 gal
Transmission Oil Capacity20.8 l5.5 gal
Hydraulic Capacity20.8 l5.5 gal
Engine Oil TypeSAE 10W-30, API: CE or CD
Final DrivePlanetary
Gears9 forward and 2 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Max. Travel Speed5.8 km/hForward: 11.4 MPH (18.3 km/h) Reverse: 3.6 MPH
BrakesDifferential wet disc
Drawbar CategoryI
Cabin TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPS
Hitch TypePosition control
Steering TypeManual or hydrostatic power
Front TiresAg: 5.50-16 , 7-16 Lawn/turf: 27×8.50-15
Rear TiresAg: 12.4-28 , 13.6-24 Lawn/turf: 44×18.00-20
Hydraulic TypeOpen center
Total Flow32.9 LPM8.7 GPM
Working Pressure155.1 bar2250.0 psi
Valves2

Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.

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