John Deere 70 Technical Specifications
John Deere 70 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1953 – 1956.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 70 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 70 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| Total built | 35,868 (row-crop) |
| 157 (high-crop) | |
| Original price was $2800 in 1955 | |
| Four variants of the John Deere model 70 were built; the 70, the diesel 70D (1954-1956 only), the high-crop 70, and the standard (wheatland) 70S. | |
| Engine: | 45.60 hp 34.0 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 50.86 hp 37.9 kW |
John Deere 70 Electrical
| Ground | positive |
| Batteries | 2 (gas) |
| 1 (diesel) | |
| Battery volts | 6 |
John Deere 70 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| power OptOptional | |
| Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
| Open operator station | |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| independent OptOptional | |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Title serial numbers
| 1953 | 7000001 |
| 1954 | 7005692 |
| 1955 | 7017501 |
| 1956 | 7034950 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 70? 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 70 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| VM Motori D703T | |
| turbocharged diesel | |
| 3-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 127.1 ci 2.1 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.70×3.94 inches 94 x 100 mm |
| Power: | 68 hp 50.7 kW |
| Air cleaner: | dry |
| Rated RPM: | 2600 |
| Torque: | 162 lb-ft 219.7 Nm |
| Torque RPM: | 1400 |
| Starter: | electric |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Engine Oil | |
| Gears: | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch: | hydraulic dry disc |
John Deere 70 Dimensions
John Deere 70 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 493 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 493 | |
| Gasoline 6-speed 2WD May 15 – 20, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 493 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 48.29 hp 36.0 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.5 gal/hour 17.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 42.24 hp 31.5 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 5,453 lbs 2473 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 506 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 506 | |
| Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD September 251953, – October 1, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 506 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 43.15 hp 32.2 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 39.58 hp 29.5 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 5,102 lbs 2314 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 514 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 514 | |
| LP gas 6-speed 2WD November 6 – 12, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 514 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 50.86 hp 37.9 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 45.60 hp 34.0 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,127 lbs 2779 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 528 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 528 | |
| Diesel 6-speed 2WD October 19 – 22, 1954 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 528 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 50.40 hp 37.6 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 45.09 hp 33.6 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,189 lbs 2807 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 70 a good tractor?
The John Deere 70 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 70 take?
Check out the John Deere 70 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 John Deere made the 70?
The John Deere 70 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1953 – 1956
How much does a John Deere 70 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 70 weight ranges from 6538 to 7079 pounds .
How much can a John Deere 70 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 70 tractors starts at 5,453 lbs
2473 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.