john deere 970

1989 - 1998

70 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

70 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

Distributor

John Deere

Manufacturer

Yanmar

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Japan

Original price was $16,500 in 1998

Yanmar 1.8L 4-cyl diesel

9-speed

9-speed partially synchronized

Engine (net)

33 hp 24.6 kW

PTO (claimed)

30 hp 22.4 kW

Two- or four-wheel drive

Final drives

planetary

Differential lock

mechanical rear

Steering

manual

Steering

power OptOptional

Wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS.

Fuel

8.5 gal 32.2 L

Hydraulic system

5.5 gal 20.8 L

Front axle

8.5 qts 8.0 L

Type

open center

Capacity

5.5 gal 20.8 L

Pressure

2250 psi 155.1 bar

Rear valves

2 OptOptional

Mid valves

2 OptOptional

Pump flow

8.7 gpm 32.9 lpm

Total flow

8.7 gpm (manual steering) 32.9 lpm

 

13 gpm (power steering) 49.2 lpm

Steering flow

4.3 gpm 16.3 lpm

Rear Type

I

Control

position control

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2020 lbs 916 kg

Rear PTO

live *Two-stage clutch

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)

Engine RPM

540@2600

Mid PTO

live *Optional. Independent engagement of mid, rear, or both PTO shafts.

Mid PTO Type

2100

Engine RPM

2100@2600

Wheelbase

68.9 inches 175 cm

Weight

2670 to 3045 pounds

Front tire

5.50-16

2WD Rear tire

12.4-28

72.8" mid-mount mower deck

blade

front-end loader

backhoe

Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 970.

1989

1001

1990

1338

1990

2242 (Power steer)

1991

100001

1992

110001

1993

120001

1994

130001

1995

140001

1996

150001

1997

160001

1998

170001

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Ground

negative

Charging system

alternator

Charging amps

20

Battery CCA

550

Battery volts

12

Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere

Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere*

Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere

Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1993, by John Deere

Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1997, by John Deere

Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1998, by John Deere

Operator's Manual 410 and 440 Loaders (OMW44193) published in 1997

Operator's Manual 870, 970, and 1070 Compact Utility Tractors (OMM95327) published in 1991

Compact Tractors Under 40 Horsepower published in 1991, by John Deere

Compact Utility Tractors published in 1993, by John Deere

John Deere Compact Utility Tractors published in 1995

Compact Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere

*Publication contains known errors.