John Deere 870

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 870 is a utility tractor that was made from 1989 to 1998. It's a small, useful machine with a 2WD drive system and manual steering. The tractor has a 9-speed forward and 2-speed reverse transmission, which gives the driver good control over speed.

Under the hood, the John Deere 870 has a Yanmar 3TN84 engine. This engine is diesel-powered and has 3 cylinders. It can produce 28 horsepower, which is below average for tractors. The engine is cooled by liquid and breathes normally without any extra help. At the back, there's a three-point hitch that can lift up to 1,879 pounds, which is above average. The tractor also has a live PTO that spins at 540 rpm, useful for running tools. The John Deere 870 is quite light at 2,515 pounds, making it easy to move around the farm without damaging the ground too much.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 28 hp (20.9 kW)

Transmission: Collar Shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 2515 lb (1141 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 870 Tractor

John Deere 870 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 870 is Below Average. It is greater than 22% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 870 is Below Average. It is greater than 19% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 870 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 870 is Above Average. It is greater than 77% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors