Gasoline 6-speed 2WD/May 15 - 20, 1953/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 493 file/Drawbar performance/Gear 3 used for power test./Gear 1 used for pull test.
Belt power (max)
48.29 hp/36.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.5 gal/hour/17.0 l/hour
Max power
42.24 hp/31.5 kW
Max pull
5,453 lbs/2473 kg
NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 506 2
Description
Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD/September 251953, - October 1, 1953/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 506 file/Drawbar performance/Gear 3 used for power test./Gear 1 used for pull test.
Belt power (max)
43.15 hp/32.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.2 gal/hour/15.9 l/hour
Max power
39.58 hp/29.5 kW
Max pull
5,102 lbs/2314 kg
NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 514 2
Description
LP gas 6-speed 2WD/November 6 - 12, 1953/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 514 file/Drawbar performance/Gear 3 used for power test./Gear 1 used for pull test.
Belt power (max)
50.86 hp/37.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
5.8 gal/hour/22.0 l/hour
Max power
45.60 hp/34.0 kW
Max pull
6,127 lbs/2779 kg
NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 528 2
Description
Diesel 6-speed 2WD/October 19 - 22, 1954/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 528 file/Drawbar performance/Gear 4 used for power test./Gear 1 used for pull test.
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Reverse is available in both direct (high) and underdrive (low) although Deere only advertised the use of reverse in low range. Use of reverse in high range may be dangerously fast.
SPEEDS
Description
With 12-38 rear tires./
MECHANICAL
Chassis
4x2 2WD
Steering
manual/power optional
Brakes
differential mechanical expanding shoe
Cab
Open operator station
Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gear
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission/independent
Rear RPM
540
JOHN DEERE 70 TIRES
Ag front
6.00-16
Ag rear
13-38
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase
91 inches/231 cm
Length
136.25 inches/346 cm/137 inches/347 cm (diesel)
Width
86.625 inches/220 cm
Height
65.5625 inches/166 cm/88 inches/223 cm (diesel)
Rear axle
3.125 by 86.625 inches/79 by 2200 mm
Front tread
48 to 80 inches/121 to 203 cm*Square tube
Rear tread
66.5 to 105.25 inches/168 to 267 cm (extra-long axle)
JOHN DEERE 70 WEIGHT
Gas Operating
6538 lbs/2965 kg
Diesel Operating
7079 lbs/3211 kg
Ballasted
9000 lbs/4082 kg
DIMENSIONS & TIRES
Wheelbase
91 inches/231 cm
Weight
6538 to 7079 pounds
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
12-38
70 SERIAL NUMBERS
Location
Right side of tractor frame, forward of and below the belt pully.