john deere 8870
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8070 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | 1993 - 1996 | 8070 Series | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1993 - 1996 | ||||
8070 Series | ||||
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | ||||
1993 - 1996 | |
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8070 Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Original price | $126,538 (1996) |
John Deere 8870 Engine | |
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John Deere 10.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 8870 Transmissions | |
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12-speed partially synchronized | |
24-speed two-speed power shift | |
12-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 8870 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 350 hp
261.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 300 hp
223.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 280.34 hp
209.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 302.75 hp
225.8 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet discs brakes | |
Sound-Gard cab standard. | |
Photos | |
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John Deere 8870 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 220 gal
832.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 38 gal
143.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure compensated |
Capacity | 38 gal
143.8 L |
Pressure | 2530 psi
174.4 bar |
Rear valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 44.8 gpm
169.6 lpm |
SCV flow | 33.3 gpm
126.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 3 (optional) |
Control | draft sensing |
Rear lift | 14,980 lbs
6794 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 134 inches
340 cm |
Weight | 31438 to 35130 pounds |
Front tire | 24.5R-32 |
Rear tire | 24.5R-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
8870 Serial Number Location | |
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Left side of tractor hinge. |
8870 Serial Numbers | |
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1993 | 1001 |
1994 | 1881 |
1995 | 2895 |
1996 | 5001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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250- to 400-HP 70 Series Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere |
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