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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
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | |
| Horsepower | 24.6 kW | 33.0 HP |
| Weight | 1380.0 kg | 2WD: 2667.6 lbs (1210.0 kg) 4WD: 3042.4 lbs |
| Lift Capacity | 912.0 kg | 2010.6 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Syncromesh with two-stage dry disc clutch | |
| Length | 312.0 cm | 122.8 in. |
| Years Made | 1989-1998 | |
| Engine Model | Yanmar 4TN82 | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Displacement | 1816 cc | 110.8 cu in. |
| Bore | 8.20 cm | 3.23 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 | |
| Rated RPM | 2400 RPM | |
| Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 550A | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 215.0 cm | 84.6 in. |
| Wheelbase | 175.0 cm | 68.9 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32.0 l | 8.5 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 5.3 l | 1.4 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 5.8 l | 1.5 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 | 5.8 km/h | Forward: 11.4 MPH (18.3 km/h) Reverse: 3.6 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: 5.50-16 , 7-16 Lawn/turf: 27×8.50-15 | |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 12.4-28 , 13.6-24 Lawn/turf: 44×18.00-20 | |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | |
| Total Flow | 32.9 LPM | 8.7 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.
