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FeatureFord 1920TractorJohn Deere 970Tractor
Tractor TypeCompact Utility TractorCompact Utility Tractor
Horsepower24.8 kW24.6 kW
Weight1390.0 kg1380.0 kg
Lift Capacity853.0 kg912.0 kg
Transmission TypeMechanical shuttleSyncromesh with two-stage dry disc clutch
Length321.0 cm312.0 cm
Pump Flow29.5 LPM—
Years Made1987-20001989-1998
Engine ModelShibaura N844Yanmar 4TN82
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders44
Displacement1995 cc1816 cc
Bore8.41 cm8.20 cm
Stroke8.99 cm8.61 cm
Rear PTO TypeTransmission or liveLive with two stage clutch
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM540 RPM
Rated RPM2500 RPM2400 RPM
Compression Ratio19.0:118.1:1
Injection Timing18-19° BTDC—
Injector Opening Pressure205.8 bar—
Battery12 V12 V, CCA 550A
StarterElectricElectric
Height228.0 cm215.0 cm
Wheelbase177.0 cm175.0 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity39.0 l32.0 l
Oil Capacity6.0 l5.3 l
Coolant Capacity5.6 l5.8 l
Front Hubs Capacity5.0 l—
Steering Capacity1.8 l—
Gears12 forward and reverse9 forward and 2 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
BrakesWet discDifferential wet disc
Drawbar CategoryII
Cabin TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPS
Steering TypePowerManual or hydrostatic power
Front TiresAg: 5.50-16 , 7-16Ag: 5.50-16 , 7-16 Lawn/turf: 27×8.50-15
Rear TiresAg: 13.6-24Ag: 12.4-28 , 13.6-24 Lawn/turf: 44×18.00-20
Hydraulic TypeOpen centerOpen center
Total Flow40.1 LPM32.9 LPM
Steering Flow10.6 LPM—
Middle PTO Type—Independent
Middle PTO Speed—2100 RPM
Transmission Oil Capacity—20.8 l
Hydraulic Capacity—20.8 l
Engine Oil Type—SAE 10W-30, API: CE or CD
Final Drive—Planetary
Max. Travel Speed—5.8 km/h
Hitch Type—Position control
Working Pressure—155.1 bar
Valves—2
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