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Overview
Production
Distributor
John Deere
Manufacturer
Yanmar
(no label)
Compact Utility tractor
(no label)
Built in Japan
(no label)
Original price was $16,500 in 1998
Engine
(no label)
Yanmar 1.8L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)
9-speed
(no label)
9-speed partially synchronized
Power
Engine (net)
33 hp | 24.6 kW
PTO (claimed)
30 hp | 22.4 kW
Mechanical
(no label)
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Differential lock
mechanical rear
Steering
manual
Steering
power
(no label)
Wet disc brakes
(no label)
Two-post ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel
8.5 gal | 32.2 L
Hydraulic system
5.5 gal | 20.8 L
Front axle
8.5 qts | 8.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
5.5 gal | 20.8 L
Pressure
2250 psi | 155.1 bar
Rear valves
2
Mid valves
2
Pump flow
8.7 gpm | 32.9 lpm
Total flow
8.7 gpm (manual steering) | 32.9 lpm
Total flow
13 gpm (power steering) | 49.2 lpm
Steering flow
4.3 gpm | 16.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear Type
I
Control
position control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2020 lbs | 916 kg
Pto
Rear PTO
live
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2600
Mid PTO
live
Mid PTO Type
2100
Engine RPM
2100@2600
Dimensions
Wheelbase
68.9 inches | 175 cm
Weight
2670 to 3045 pounds
Front tire
5.50-16
2WD Rear tire (2WD)
12.4-28
Serial location
(no label)
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 970.
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
20
Battery CCA
550
Battery volts
12
Engine
Engine detail
(no label)
Yanmar 4TN82
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diesel
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4-cylinder
(no label)
liquid-cooled
Displacement
110.8 ci | 1.8 L
Bore/Stroke
3.22x3.39 inches | 82 x 86 mm
Power (net)
33 hp | 24.6 kW
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 (Coolant)
6.1 qts | 5.8 L
Engine oil
Oil capacity
5.6 qts | 5.3 L
Oil change
200 h
Transmission
Transmission options
(no label)
9-speed
(no label)
9-speed partially synchronized
Transmission
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
225mm dry disc
Oil capacity
22 qts | 20.8 L
(no label)
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.
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
225mm dry disc
Oil capacity
22 qts | 20.8 L
(no label)
Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.