John Deere 970 Tractor (1998)

Manufacturer:John Deere

Price:16,500(USD)

Series:70 Compact Series

Model:970

Equipment Type: Compact Utility Tractors

Factory:Japan

Full Specifications

JOHN DEERE 970 POWER

Engine (net): 33hp / 24.6kW
PTO (claimed): 30hp / 22.4kW

ENGINE DETAIL

Description: Yanmar 4TN82 diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement: 110.8ci / 1.8L
Bore/Stroke: 3.22x3.39inches / 82x 86 mm
Fuel system: direct injection
Air cleaner: dry
Pre-heating: air intake heater
Compression: 18.1:1
Rated RPM: 2600
Operating RPM: 800-2775
Starter volts: 12
Coolant capacity: 6.1qts / 5.8L

ENGINE OIL

Oil capacity: 5.6qts / 5.3L
Oil change: 200 h

JOHN DEERE 970 ENGINE

Description: Yanmar 1.8L 4-cyl diesel

TRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW

Description: 9-speed/9-speed partially synchronized

TRANSMISSION 1

Gears: 9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch: 225mm dry disc
Oil capacity: 22qts / 20.8L
Description: Three speeds (1-3) plus reverse (R) with three ranges (1-3). The collar shift was the standard transmission. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or ranges.

SPEEDS 1

Description: With 12.4-28 rear tires

TRANSMISSION 2

Type: partially synchronized
Gears: 9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch: 225mm dry disc
Oil capacity: 22qts / 20.8L
Description: Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.

SPEEDS 2

Description: With 12.4-28 rear tires

MECHANICAL

Chassis: 4x2 2WD/4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives: planetary
Differential lock: mechanical rear
Steering: power
Brakes: wet disc
Cab: Two-post ROPS.
Transmissions: 9-speed/9-speed partially synchronized

CAPACITY

Fuel: 8.5gal / 32.2L
Hydraulic system: 5.5gal / 20.8L
Front axle: 8.5qts / 8.0L

HYDRAULICS

Type: open center
Capacity: 5.5gal / 20.8L
Pressure: 2250psi / 155.1bar
Rear valves: 2
Mid valves: 2
Pump flow: 8.7gpm / 32.9lpm
Total flow: 8.7gpm / 32.9lpm (manual steering)/13gpm / 49.2lpm (power steering)
Steering flow: 4.3gpm / 16.3lpm

TRACTOR HITCH

Rear Type: I
Control: position control
Rear lift (at 24: 2020lbs / 916kg

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)

Rear PTO: live*Two-stage clutch
Rear RPM: 540 (1.375)
Engine RPM: 2100@2600
Mid PTO: live. Independent engagement of mid, rear, or both PTO shafts.
Mid RPM: 2100

JOHN DEERE 970 TIRES

2WD Standard tires (ag): Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4-28
4WD Standard tires (ag): Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24
2WD Optional tires (ag): Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24
4WD Optional tires (ag): Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-28
Lawn/turf front: 27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear: 44x18.00-20

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase: 68.9inches / 175cm
Length: 123inches / 312cm
2WD Width: 57.8inches / 146cm *Minimum width.
4WD Width: 59.8inches / 151cm *Minimum width.
2WD Weight: 2670lbs / 1211kg
4WD Weight: 3045lbs / 1381kg
2WD Clearance (front axle): 14.6inches / 37cm
4WD Clearance (front axle): 13.7inches / 34cm
2WD Front tread: 48 to 65inches / 121to 165 cm
4WD Front tread: 50 to 62inches / 127to 157 cm
Rear tread: 45.3 to 59inches / 115to 149 cm

JOHN DEERE 970 HEIGHT

2WD Hood: 53.2inches / 135cm
4WD Hood: 52.2inches / 132cm
2WD ROPS: 84.8inches / 215cm
4WD ROPS: 83.7inches / 212cm
2WD Exhaust: 77.2inches / 196cm
4WD Exhaust: 77.7inches / 197cm

DIMENSIONS & TIRES

Wheelbase: 68.9inches / 175cm
Weight: 2670 to 3045 pounds
Front tire: 5.50-16
2WD Rear tire: 12.4-28

ATTACHMENT OVERVIEW

Description: 72.8

72.8

Type: mid-mount John Deere 72/3-blade with hydraulic lift
Cutting width: 72.8inches / 184cm
Weight: 448lbs / 203kg
Overall width: 85inches / 215cm
Cut height: 1.5 to 8.6 inch /3 to 21 cm

BLADE

Type: front-mount John Deere 390
Width: 84inches / 213cm
Height: 25.5inches / 64cm
Lift height: 12inches / 30cm
Cut depth: 5.5inches / 13cm
Weight: 725lbs / 328kg
Lift type: hydraulic
Angle type: hydraulic

JOHN DEERE 80 LOADER

Height (to pin): 95.9inches / 243cm
Clearance, dumped bucket: 78inches / 198cm
Dump reach: 22.8inches / 57cm
Dump angle: 37°
Reach at ground: 51.4inches / 130cm
Rollback at ground: 22°
Breakout force (lift): 2,340lbs / 1061kg
Breakout force (bucket): 2,045lbs / 927kg
Lift to full height (at pin): 1,195lbs / 542kg
Bucket width: 53inches / 134cm
Raise time to height: 3.6 s
Bucket dump time: 3.0 s
Lowering time: 2.5 s
Rollback time: 1.9 s

JOHN DEERE 440 LOADER

Height (to pin): 95.9inches / 243cm
Clearance, dumped bucket: 78inches / 198cm
Dump reach: 22.8inches / 57cm
Dump angle: 37°
Clearance, level bucket: 89.4inches / 227cm
Reach at ground: 51.4inches / 130cm
Breakout force (lift): 2340lbs / 1061kg
Breakout force (bucket): 2045lbs / 927kg
Lift to full height (at pin): 1200lbs / 544kg
Bucket width: 53inches / 134cm/60inches / 152cm/73inches / 185cm

JOHN DEERE 8A BACKHOE

Backhoe type: John Deere 8A Backhoe
Weight: 1243lbs / 563kg
Transport height: 81inches / 205cm
Bucket width: 12inches / 30cm/18inches / 45cm/24inches / 60cm/36inches / 91cm
2-Foot flat digging depth: 102inches / 259cm
Reach from pivot: 133inches / 337cm
Loading height: 82inches / 208cm
Bucket Rotation: 180
Swing Arc: 180
Bucket force: 2992lbs / 1357kg
Dipperstick force: 1995lbs / 904kg

JOHN DEERE 8B BACKHOE

Backhoe type: John Deere 8B Backhoe
Weight: 1260lbs / 571kg
Transport height: 81inches / 205cm
Bucket width: 12inches / 30cm/18inches / 45cm/24inches / 60cm/36inches / 91cm
2-Foot flat digging depth: 102inches / 259cm
Reach from pivot: 133inches / 337cm
Loading height: 82inches / 208cm
Bucket Rotation: 180
Swing Arc: 180
Bucket force: 3389lbs / 1537kg
Dipperstick force: 2213lbs / 1003kg

970 SERIAL NUMBERS

Location: Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 970.
1989: 1001
1990: 2242 (Power steer)
1991: 100001
1992: 110001
1993: 120001
1994: 130001
1995: 140001
1996: 150001
1997: 160001
1998: 170001

ELECTRICAL

Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 20
Battery CCA: 550
Battery volts: 12

About John Deere Tractor

The 970 tractor is part of the John Deere's 70 Compact Series. The 970 is a Compact Utility Tractors type, which is used mostly in Agriculture Tractors. The engine of the 970 tractors is impressive. This configuration gives better real-world usability.