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FeatureJohn Deere 870TractorFord 1720Tractor
Tractor TypeCompact Utility TractorCompact Utility Tractor
Horsepower20.9 kW20.7 kW
Weight1210.0 kg1220.0 kg
Lift Capacity852.0 kg790.0 kg
Transmission TypeSyncromesh with two-stage dry disc clutchMechanical shuttle
Length312.0 cm307.0 cm
Years Made1989-19981987-2000
Engine ModelYanmar 3TN84Shibaura N843
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders33
Displacement1362 cc1496 cc
Bore8.41 cm8.41 cm
Stroke8.61 cm8.99 cm
Rear PTO TypeLive with two stage clutchTransmission or live
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM540 RPM
Middle PTO TypeIndependent—
Middle PTO Speed2100 RPM—
Compression Ratio18.1:122.5:1
Battery12 V, CCA 447A12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height210.0 cm218.0 cm
Wheelbase146.0 cm165.0 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity32.0 l32.0 l
Oil Capacity4.8 l4.5 l
Coolant Capacity5.2 l5.6 l
Transmission Oil Capacity20.8 l—
Hydraulic Capacity20.8 l—
Engine Oil TypeSAE 10W-30, API: CE or CD—
Final DrivePlanetary—
Gears9 forward and 2 reverse12 forward and reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Max. Travel Speed5.3 km/h—
BrakesDifferential wet discWet disc
Drawbar CategoryII
Cabin TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPS
Hitch TypePosition control—
Steering TypeManual or hydrostatic powerPower
Front TiresAg: 5.00-15 , 7-14Ag: 5.00-15 , 7-14
Rear TiresAg: 12.4-24Ag: 11.2-24
Hydraulic TypeOpen centerOpen center
Total Flow30.7 LPM40.1 LPM
Working Pressure155.1 bar—
Valves2—
Pump Flow—29.5 LPM
Rated RPM—2500 RPM
Injection Timing—22-23° BTDC
Injector Opening Pressure—148.2 bar
Front Hubs Capacity—5.0 l
Steering Capacity—1.8 l
Steering Flow—10.6 LPM
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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