John Deere 970

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 970 is a utility tractor made from 1989 to 1998. It has a 2WD chassis and a manual steering system. The tractor is powered by a Yanmar 4TN82 diesel engine with 4 cylinders and 33 horsepower. This engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with average power for its class.

The 970 has a collar shift transmission with 9 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. It features a live PTO with a two-stage clutch, running at 540 rpm. The tractor has an open center hydraulic system and a Category I three-point hitch with a lifting capacity of 2,011 pounds, which is above average. It has an open operator station with a two-post rollover protection system (ROPS) for safety. The John Deere 970 is compact, measuring 122.8 inches long and 84.6 inches tall, with a light operating weight of 2,667 pounds. It comes with agricultural tires, both front and rear, and has a fuel capacity of 8.5 US gallons.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 33 hp (24.6 kW)

Transmission: Collar shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 2667 lb (1210 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 970 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 970 is Below Average. It is greater than 28% 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 970 is Below Average. It is greater than 21% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 970 is Below Average. It is greater than 29% 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 970 is Average. It is greater than 51% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors