John Deere 970 Specs ( 1989-1998 )
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $16,500 in 1998 |
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| Distributor | John Deere |
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Engine
| Engine type | Yanmar 1.8L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.22x3.39 inches (82 x 86 mm) |
| Compression | 18.1:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 6.1 qts (5.8 L) |
| Description | Yanmar 4TN82 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 110.8 ci (1.8 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Operating RPM | 800-2775 |
| Power (net) | 33 hp (24.6 kW) |
| Pre-heating | air intake heater |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 5.6 qts (5.3 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Engine (net) | 33 hp (24.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 225mm dry disc / 225mm dry disc |
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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 | partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 9-speed / 9-speed partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 9-speed / 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 | 8.5 qts (8.0 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 | 8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
| Steering flow | 4.3 gpm (16.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 8.7 gpm (manual steering) (32.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2020 lbs (916 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 | 550 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 14.6 inches (37 cm) |
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| 2WD Front tread | 48 to 65 inches (121 to 165 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 2670 lbs (1211 kg) |
| 2WD Width | 57.8 inches*Minimum width. (146 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 13.7 inches (34 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 50 to 62 inches (127 to 157 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 3045 lbs (1381 kg) |
| 4WD Width | 59.8 inches*Minimum width. (151 cm) |
| Length | 123 inches (312 cm) |
| Rear tread | 45.3 to 59 inches (115 to 149 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 68.9 inches (175 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Weight | 2670 to 3045 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 68.9 inches (175 cm) |
| 2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24 / Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24 / Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4-28 |
| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-28 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x8.50-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 44x18.00-20 |
970 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 970. |
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970 Serial Numbers
| 1989 | 1001 |
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| 1990 | 1338 / 2242 (Power steer) |
| 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 970 Height
| 2WD Exhaust | 77.2 inches (196 cm) |
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| 2WD Hood | 53.2 inches (135 cm) |
| 2WD ROPS | 84.8 inches (215 cm) |
| 4WD Exhaust | 77.7 inches (197 cm) |
| 4WD Hood | 52.2 inches (132 cm) |
| 4WD ROPS | 83.7 inches (212 cm) |
John Deere 970 attachments
| Description | 72.8" mid-mount mower deck / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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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 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 rear tires. / With 12.4-28 rear tires. |
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