John Deere 970

The John Deere 970 is a 2WD or 4WD compact utility tractor from the 70 Compact series. This tractor was manufactured by Yanmar for John Deere from 1989 to 1998. The JD 970 is equipped with a 1.8 L four-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: collar shift or syncromesh with two-stage dry disc clutch, both offering 9 forward and 2 reverse gears. The JD 970 features a Yanmar 4TN82 four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with a displacement of 110.8 ci. The engine's bore and stroke measure 3.23 inches and 3.39 inches respectively, and it produces a power output of 33 hp at 2400 RPM. The tractor has manual or hydrostatic power steering as an option, and differential wet disc brakes for effective stopping. It also includes an open operator station with a two-post ROPS, and comes with an optional independent middle PTO, as well as a standard rear PTO that runs at 540 rpm. The John Deere 970 has a wheelbase of 68.9 inches and an operating weight ranging from 2667 lbs in its 2WD form to 3045 lbs in its 4WD form. Fuel capacity is at 8.5 US gallons, and the tractor can accommodate agricultural or lawn/turf tires depending on the intended use. The John Deere 970 is designed for a variety of tasks and is compatible with numerous attachments, enhancing its versatility.