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Years in Production / 1989–1998
John Deere
870
Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 870.
28hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
1989–1998
Production years
John Deere
Manufacturer
870 / 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 $14,000 in 1998
- Distributor
- John Deere
- Manufacturer
- Yanmar
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS.
- Final Drives
- planetary
- Differential Lock
- mechanical rear
- Steering
- manual
- Steering
- power OptOptional
Capacity
- Fuel
- 8.5 gal32.2 L
- Hydraulic System
- 5.5 gal20.8 L
- Front Axle
- 6.9 qts6.5 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
- 8.1 gpm30.7 lpm
- Total Flow
- 8.1 gpm (manual steering)30.7 lpm
- Total Flow
- 12.4 gpm (power steering)46.9 lpm
- Steering Flow
- 4.3 gpm16.3 lpm
Hitch
- Rear Type
- I
- Control
- position control
- Rear Lift At24610mm
- 1880 lbs852 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
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
- 1989
- 1001
- 1990
- 1626 (gear)
- 1990
- 2746 (synchro)
- 1991
- 100001
- 1992
- 110001
- 1993
- 120001
- 1994
- 130001
- 1995
- 140001
- 1996
- 150001
- 1997
- 160001
- 1998
- 170001
Electrical
- Ground
- negative
- Charging System
- alternator
- Charging Amps
- 20
- Battery Cca
- 447
- Battery Volts
- 12
870 / 02
Under the hood
Engine Detail
Yanmar 3TN84
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
- Displacement
- 87.3 ci1.4 L
- Bore Stroke
- 3.31x3.39 inches84 x 86 mm
- Power Net
- 28 hp20.9 kW
- Fuel System
- direct injection
- Air Cleaner
- dry with safety element
- Pre Heating
- air intake heater
- Compression Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Rated Rpm
- 2600
- Operating Rpm
- 800-2775
- Starter Volts
- 12
- Coolant Capacity
- 5.5 qts5.2 L
- Fuel Type
- diesel
- Cylinders
- 3
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Oil Capacity
- 5.1 qts4.8 L
- Oil Change
- 200 h
Engine Options
Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
870 / 03
Gears & controls
Transmission (Option 1)
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.
- Transmission Type
- unsynchronized gear
- Gears
- 9 forward and 3 reverse
- Clutch
- 225mm dry two-stage
- Oil Capacity
- 22 qts20.8 L
- Speeds Description
- With 12.4-28 R1 rear tires.
Transmission (Option 2)
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 two-stage
- Oil Capacity
- 22 qts20.8 L
- Speeds Description
- With 12.4-28 R1 rear tires.
Transmission Options
9-speed unsynchronized gear
9-speed partially synchronized
870 / 04
Size. Stance. Footprint.
Dimensions
- Length
- 123 in312 cm
- Width
- 58.7 in149 cm
- Height (ROPS)
- 82.8 in210 cm
- Wheelbase
- 67.5 in171 cm
- Front tread
- 39.5 in100 cm
- Rear tread
- 46.2 in117 cm
Dimensions And Tires
- Wheelbase
- 67.5 inches171 cm
- Weight
- 2515 to 2670 pounds
- Front Tire
- 5.00-15
- 2wd Rear Tire
- 11.2-24
Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the rear of of the John Deere 870.
Tires And Tracks
- 2wd Standard Tires Ag
- Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24
- 4wd Standard Tires Ag
- Front: 7-14. Rear: 12.4-24
- 2wd Optional Tires Ag
- Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24
- Lawn Turf Front
- 25x8.50-14
- Lawn Turf Rear
- 355/80D-20
See it in action
Videos
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