John Deere 870 Specs ( 1989-1998 )
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $14,000 in 1998 |
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| Distributor | John Deere |
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Engine
| Engine type | Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry with safety element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.31x3.39 inches (84 x 86 mm) |
| Compression | 17.8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 5.5 qts (5.2 L) |
| Description | Yanmar 3TN84 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 87.3 ci (1.4 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Operating RPM | 800-2775 |
| Power (net) | 28 hp (20.9 kW) |
| Pre-heating | air intake heater |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 5.1 qts (4.8 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Engine (net) | 28 hp (20.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 225mm dry two-stage / 225mm dry two-stage |
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| Description | 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. / Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse / 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) / 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Type | unsynchronized gear / partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 9-speed unsynchronized gear / 9-speed partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 9-speed unsynchronized gear / 9-speed partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Capacity
| Front axle | 6.9 qts (6.5 L) |
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| Fuel | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
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| Mid valves | 2 OptOptional |
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 8.1 gpm (30.7 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
| Steering flow | 4.3 gpm (16.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 8.1 gpm (manual steering) (30.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1880 lbs (852 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2600 / 2100@2600 |
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| Mid PTO | live *Optional. Independent engagement of mid, rear, or both PTO shafts. |
| Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
| Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 447 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 11.9 inches (30 cm) |
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| 2WD Front tread | 45.9 to 57.9 inches (116 to 147 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 2515 lbs (1140 kg) |
| 2WD Width | 53.3 inches*Minimum width. (135 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 12.7 inches (32 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 39.5 inches (100 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 2670 lbs (1211 kg) |
| 4WD Width | 58.7 inches*Minimum width. (149 cm) |
| Length | 123 inches (312 cm) |
| Rear tread | 46.2 to 58 inches (117 to 147 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 67.5 inches (171 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Weight | 2515 to 2670 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 67.5 inches (171 cm) |
| 2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 12.4-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 25x8.50-14 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 355/80D-20 |
870 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the rear of of the John Deere 870. |
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870 Serial Numbers
| 1989 | 1001 |
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| 1990 | 1626 (gear) / 2746 (synchro) |
| 1991 | 100001 |
| 1992 | 110001 |
| 1993 | 120001 |
| 1994 | 130001 |
| 1995 | 140001 |
| 1996 | 150001 |
| 1997 | 160001 |
| 1998 | 170001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 870 Height
| 2WD Exhaust | 76 inches (193 cm) |
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| 2WD Hood | 50.4 inches (128 cm) |
| 2WD ROPS | 81.9 inches (208 cm) |
| 4WD Exhaust | 76.9 inches (195 cm) |
| 4WD Hood | 51.2 inches (130 cm) |
| 4WD ROPS | 82.8 inches (210 cm) |
John Deere 870 attachments
| Description | 72.8" mid-mount mower deck / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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Questions
| Description | I'm looking to find out what model front mount snowblower will fit my 870 tractor? In the dealer sales literature I have, there was no front mount blower for the 870. |
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References
| Description | Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere / Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* / Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere / Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1993, by John Deere / Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1997, by John Deere / Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1998, by John Deere / Compact Tractors Under 40 Horsepower published in 1991, by John Deere / Compact Utility Tractors published in 1993, by John Deere / John Deere Compact Utility Tractors published in 1995 / Compact Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere / *Publication contains known errors. / Operator's Manual 410 and 420 Loaders (OMC49370) published in 2005 / Operator's Manual 410 and 440 Loaders (OMW44193) published in 1997 / Operator's Manual 870, 970, and 1070 Compact Utility Tractors (OMM79651) published in 1989 / Operator's Manual 870, 970, and 1070 Compact Utility Tractors (OMM95327) published in 1991 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 12.4-28 R1 rear tires. / With 12.4-28 R1 rear tires. |
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