John Deere 870
Production ended · 2WD or 4WD
PTO power · claimed
25 hp
- Weight
- 2,515 lb
- Engines
- 1 Diesel
- Built
- no record
- Price new · 1998
- $14,000
Power
| Engine | 28 hp net |
|---|---|
| PTO | 25 hp claimed |
| Drawbar | no record |
| Listed power | 28 hp engine basis |
Engines
| Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl | 87 ci |
|---|
Engine details
- Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 3.31 in × 3.39 in
- Rated speed
- 2,600 rpm
- Rated power
- 28 hp
- Compression
- 17.8:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
| 9-speed unsynchronized gearunsynchronized gear | 9F / 3R |
|---|---|
| 9-speed partially synchronizedpartially synchronized | 9F / 3R |
Transmission notes
9-speed unsynchronized gear: 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.
9-speed partially synchronized: Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.
Weight
| Weight | 2,515 lb unspecified |
|---|
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 67.5 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 123 in |
| Width | 53.3 in |
| Height | 81.9 in 2WD |
| Front axle clearance | 11.9 in |
| Rear tread, narrowest | 46.2 in |
| Rear tread, widest | 58 in |
Capacities
| Fuel tank | 8.5 gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 5.5 gal |
Hydraulics
| System | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 8.1 gpm |
| Total flow | 8.1 gpm |
| Steering flow | 4.3 gpm |
| Pressure | 2,250 psi |
| Rear valves | 2 |
| Mid valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear hitch category | I |
|---|---|
| Control | position control |
| Rear lift capacity | no record |
| Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm) | 1,880 lb |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO speeds | 540 (1.375) |
| Mid PTO | live |
| Mid PTO speeds | 2100 |
| Engine rpm at PTO speed | 540@2600 |
Chassis
| Drive | 2WD/4WD |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Cab | Two-post ROPS |
Tires
| Front | 5.00-15 |
|---|---|
| Rear | 11.2-24 |
Electrical
| System voltage | 12 V |
|---|---|
| Cold cranking | 447 CCA |
| Charging | alternator |
| Charging output | 20 A |
| Ground | negative |
Production
| Price new | $14,000 (1998) |
|---|---|
| Factories | Japan |
| Built by | Yanmar |
Serial numbers
Serial number plate on the rear of of the John Deere 870.
| Year | First serial |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1001 |
| 1990 | 1626 (gear) |
| 1990 | 2746 (synchro) |
| 1991 | 100001 |
| 1992 | 110001 |
| 1993 | 120001 |
| 1994 | 130001 |
| 1995 | 140001 |
| 1996 | 150001 |
| 1997 | 160001 |
| 1998 | 170001 |
Literature
- Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual John Deere, 1989
- Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual John Deere*, 1997
- Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual John Deere, 1999
- Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1993
- Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1997
- Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1998
- Compact Tractors Under 40 Horsepower John Deere, 1991
- Compact Utility Tractors John Deere, 1993
- John Deere Compact Utility Tractors 1995
- Compact Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook John Deere, 1991
- *Publication contains known errors.
- Operator's Manual 410 and 420 Loaders (OMC49370) 2005
- Operator's Manual 410 and 440 Loaders (OMW44193) 1997
- Operator's Manual 870, 970, and 1070 Compact Utility Tractors (OMM79651) 1989
- Operator's Manual 870, 970, and 1070 Compact Utility Tractors (OMM95327) 1991
Attachments
- 72.8" mid-mount mower deck
- blade
- front-end loader
- backhoe