John Deere 1070 Compact Utility tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 1070 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1989 – 1998.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 1070 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 1070 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Distributor | John Deere |
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
| Compact Utility tractor | |
| Built in Japan | |
| Original price was $18,000 in 1998 | |
| Engine: | |
| Engine (gross) | 38.5 hp 28.7 kW |
| Engine (net) | 35 hp 26.1 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 35 hp 26.1 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Wet disc brakes | |
| Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. | |
| John Deere 1070 photos… |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 10.6 gal 40.1 L |
| Hydraulic system | 5.5 gal 20.8 L |
| Front axle | 8.5 qts 8.0 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 5.5 gal 20.8 L |
| Pressure | 2250 psi 155.1 bar |
| Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
| Mid valves | 2 OptOptional |
| Pump flow | 9 gpm 34.1 lpm |
| Total flow | 13.5 gpm 51.1 lpm |
| Steering flow | 4.5 gpm 17.0 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | I |
| Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
| Rear lift (at 24″/610mm) | 2020 lbs 916 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
| Rear RPM | 540 (1.375) |
| Engine RPM | 540@2600 |
| Mid PTO | live *Optional. Independent engagement of mid, rear, or both PTO shafts. |
| Mid RPM | 2100 |
| Engine RPM | 2100@2600 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 68.9 inches 175 cm |
| Weight | 2980 to 3265 pounds |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| 2WD Rear tire | 13.6-24 |
| 1070 Serial Numbers | |
| 1989 | 001001 |
| 1990 | 001338 |
| 1991 | 100001 |
| 1992 | 115001 |
| 1993 | 120001 |
| 1994 | 130001 |
| 1995 | 140001 |
| 1996 | 150001 |
| 1997 | 160001 |
| 1998 | 170001 |
John Deere 1070 Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| 35 OptOptional | |
| Battery CCA | 550 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
John Deere 1070 Mechanical
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Wet disc brakes | |
| Two-post ROPS. Canopy optional. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 10.6 gal 40.1 L |
| Hydraulic system | 5.5 gal 20.8 L |
| Front axle | 8.5 qts 8.0 L |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 5.5 gal 20.8 L |
| Pressure | 2250 psi 155.1 bar |
| Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
| Mid valves | 2 OptOptional |
| Pump flow | 9 gpm 34.1 lpm |
| Total flow | 13.5 gpm 51.1 lpm |
| Steering flow | 4.5 gpm 17.0 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
| Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
| Rear lift (at 24″/610mm) | 2020 lbs 916 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
| Rear RPM | 540 (1.375) |
| Engine RPM | 540@2600 |
| Mid PTO | live *Optional. Independent engagement of mid, rear, or both PTO shafts. |
| Mid RPM | 2100 |
| Engine RPM | 2100@2600 |
Title serial numbers
| 1989 | 001001 |
| 1990 | 001338 |
| 1991 | 100001 |
| 1992 | 115001 |
| 1993 | 120001 |
| 1994 | 130001 |
| 1995 | 140001 |
| 1996 | 150001 |
| 1997 | 160001 |
| 1998 | 170001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 1070? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
John Deere 1070 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Yanmar 4TN84 | |
| diesel | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 116.3 ci 1.9 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.31×3.39 inches 84 x 86 mm |
| Power (gross) | 38.5 hp 28.7 kW |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Pre-heating | air intake heater |
| Compression | 17.8:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Idle RPM | 800-2875 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 6.1 qts 5.8 L |
| Engine Oil | |
| Oil capacity | 5.6 qts 5.3 L |
| Oil change | 200 h |
John Deere 1070 Transmission overview
| 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 |
| Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. | |
John Deere 1070 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 68.9 inches 175 cm |
| Length | 123 inches 312 cm |
| Width | 64.8 inches*Minimum width. 164 cm |
| 2WD Weight | 2980 lbs 1351 kg |
| 4WD Weight | 3265 lbs 1481 kg |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 13.6 inches 34 cm |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 15.6 inches 39 cm |
| 2WD Front tread | 55.9 to 75.9 inches 141 to 192 cm |
| 4WD Front tread | 50 to 61 inches 127 to 154 cm |
| Rear tread | 53 to 73 inches 134 to 185 cm |
| John Deere 1070 Height | |
| 2WD Hood | 52.2 inches 132 cm |
| 4WD Hood | 54 inches 137 cm |
| 2WD ROPS | 83.7 inches 212 cm |
| 4WD ROPS | 85.6 inches 217 cm |
| 2WD Exhaust | 77.6 inches 197 cm |
| 4WD Exhaust | 78.5 inches 199 cm |
FAQ
Is John Deere 1070 a good tractor?
The John Deere 1070 is one of the great tractors in the Yanmar stable, and it has earned Yanmar a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 1070 take?
Check out the John Deere 1070 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Yanmar made the 1070?
The John Deere 1070 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1989 – 1998
How much does a John Deere 1070 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 1070 weight ranges from 2980 to 3265 pounds .
How much can a John Deere 1070 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 1070 tractors starts at 7,484 lbs
3394 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.