John Deere 8870: all source data

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Overview

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
(no label)	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
(no label)	Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price	$126,538 (1996)

Engine
(no label)	John Deere 10.1L 6-cyl diesel

Transmission
(no label)	12-speed partially synchronized
(no label)	24-speed two-speed power shift
(no label)	12-speed full power shift

Power
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

Mechanical
(no label)	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power
(no label)	Hydraulic wet discs brakes
(no label)	Sound-Gard cab standard.

Capacity
Fuel	220 gal \| 832.7 L
Hydraulic system	38 gal \| 143.8 L

Hydraulics
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

Hitch
Rear Type	3 (optional)
Control	draft sensing
Rear lift	14,980 lbs \| 6794 kg

Pto
Rear PTO	independent (optional)
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	134 inches \| 340 cm
Weight	31438 to 35130 pounds
Front tire	24.5R-32
Rear tire	24.5R-32

Serial location
(no label)	Left side of tractor hinge.

Electrical
Ground	negative
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)	John Deere
(no label)	turbocharged aftercooled diesel
(no label)	6-cylinder
(no label)	liquid-cooled
Displacement	619 ci \| 10.1 L
Bore/Stroke	5.12x5.00 inches \| 130 x 127 mm
Power (gross)	350 hp \| 261.0 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements with aspirator
Compression	15.75:1
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	33.8 qts \| 32.0 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)	58 qts \| 54.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)	12-speed partially synchronized
(no label)	24-speed two-speed power shift
(no label)	12-speed full power shift

Transmission
Transmission	Syncro
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch	PermaClutch hydraulic wet disc
(no label)	Three synchronized gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D).
Transmission	PowrSync
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	24 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
(no label)	Six gears (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges.
Transmission	Power Shift
Type	full power shift
Gears	12 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front	24.5R-32
Ag front	30.5-32
Ag front	18.4R-38
Ag front	20.8R-38
Ag front	710/70R38
Ag front	18.4R-42
Ag front	20.8R-42
Ag front	18.4R-46
Ag rear	24.5R-32
Ag rear	30.5-32
Ag rear	18.4R-38
Ag rear	20.8R-38
Ag rear	710/70R38
Ag rear	18.4R-42
Ag rear	20.8R-42
Ag rear	18.4R-46

Dimensions
Wheelbase	134 inches \| 340 cm
Length	268.9 inches \| 683 cm
Shipping weight	31,438 lbs \| 14260 kg
Operating weight	35,130 lbs \| 15934 kg
Front axle	3.937 by 120 inches \| 99 by 3048 mm
Front axle	4.331 by 128 inches \| 110 by 3251 mm
Rear axle	3.937 by 120 inches \| 99 by 3048 mm
Rear axle	4.331 by 128 inches \| 110 by 3251 mm