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Years in Production / 1989–1998

John Deere

1070

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 1070.

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38hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1989–1998

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

1070 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1989 - 1998

70 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Japan

Original price was $18,000 in 1998

Distributor
John Deere
Manufacturer
Yanmar

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional.

Final Drives
planetary
Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Capacity

Fuel
10.6 gal40.1 L
Hydraulic System
5.5 gal20.8 L
Front Axle
8.5 qts8.0 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
5.5 gal20.8 L
Pressure
2250 psi155.1 bar
Rear Valves
2 OptOptional
Mid Valves
2 OptOptional
Pump Flow
9 gpm34.1 lpm
Total Flow
13.5 gpm51.1 lpm
Steering Flow
4.5 gpm17.0 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
I
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear Lift At24610mm
2020 lbs916 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
live *Two-stage clutch
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2600
Engine Rpm
2100@2600
Mid Pto
live *Optional. Independent engagement of mid, rear, or both PTO shafts.
Mid Pto Type
2100

Serial Numbers

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1989
001001
1990
001338
1991
100001
1992
115001
1993
120001
1994
130001
1995
140001
1996
150001
1997
160001
1998
170001

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
20
Charging Amps
35 OptOptional
Battery Cca
550
Battery Volts
12

1070 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Yanmar 4TN84

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
116.3 ci1.9 L
Bore Stroke
3.31x3.39 inches84 x 86 mm
Power Net
35 hp26.1 kW
Power Gross
38.5 hp28.7 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dry
Pre Heating
air intake heater
Compression Ratio
17.8:1
Rated Rpm
2600
Idle Rpm
800-2875
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
6.1 qts5.8 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
5.6 qts5.3 L
Oil Change
200 h

Engine Options

Yanmar 1.9L 4-cyl diesel

1070 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.

Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
225mm dry disc
Oil Capacity
22 qts*Transmission capacity is 22 quarts, according to the manual. Owners report actual capacity as 36 quarts to reach the fill mark on the dipstick.20.8 L
Speeds Description
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

John Deere1070 Transmission

9-speed partially synchronized

1070 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
123 in312 cm
Width
64.8 in164 cm
Height (ROPS)
85.6 in217 cm
Wheelbase
68.9 in175 cm
Front tread
50 in127 cm
Rear tread
53 in134 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
68.9 inches175 cm
Weight
2980 to 3265 pounds
Front Tire
6.00-16
2wd Rear Tire
13.6-24

Serial Number Location

Below the PTO on the rear of the transmission case.

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-24
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-28
2wd Optional Tires Ag
Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28
Lawn Turf Front
27x8.50-15
Lawn Turf Rear
44x18.00-20

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Videos

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