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John Deere 970

Production ended · 2WD or 4WD

PTO power · claimed

30 hp

Weight
2,670 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1998
$16,500

Power

Engine33 hp net
PTO30 hp claimed
Drawbarno record
Listed power33 hp engine basis

Engines

Yanmar 1.8L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl111 ci
Engine details
Yanmar 1.8L 4-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.22 in × 3.39 in
Rated speed
2,600 rpm
Rated power
33 hp
Compression
18.1:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Transmissions

9-speed9F / 3R
9-speed partially synchronizedpartially synchronized9F / 3R
Transmission notes

9-speed: 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

Weight2,670 lb unspecified

Dimensions

Wheelbase68.9 in
Length123 in
Width57.8 in
Height84.8 in 2WD
Front axle clearance14.6 in
Rear tread, narrowest45.3 in
Rear tread, widest59 in

Capacities

Fuel tank8.5 gal
Hydraulic system5.5 gal

Hydraulics

Systemopen center
Pump flow8.7 gpm
Total flow8.7 gpm
Steering flow4.3 gpm
Pressure2,250 psi
Rear valves2
Mid valves2

Hitch

Rear hitch categoryI
Controlposition control
Rear lift capacityno record
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)2,020 lb

PTO

Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.375)
Mid PTOlive
Mid PTO speeds2100
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@2600

Chassis

Drive2WD/4WD
Steeringmanual
BrakesWet disc brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
Final drivesplanetary
CabTwo-post ROPS

Tires

Front5.50-16
Rear12.4-28

Electrical

System voltage12 V
Cold cranking550 CCA
Chargingalternator
Charging output20 A
Groundnegative

Production

Price new$16,500 (1998)
FactoriesJapan
Built byYanmar

Serial numbers

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

YearFirst serial
19891001
19901338
19902242 (Power steer)
1991100001
1992110001
1993120001
1994130001
1995140001
1996150001
1997160001
1998170001

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 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