John Deere 870

John Deere 870 Compact Utility tractor Technical Specifications

John Deere 870 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 870 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 870 Production

















Manufacturer:
Distributor: John Deere
Manufacturer: Yanmar
Type: Compact Utility tractor
Factory: Japan
Original price: $14,000 (1998 )


John Deere 870 Power






Engine:
Engine (net): 28 hp
20.9 kW
PTO (claimed): 25 hp
18.6 kW







John Deere 870 Engine
Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel



































Mechanical
Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives: planetary
Differential lock: mechanical rear
Steering: manual
Steering: power*Optional
Brakes: wet disc
Cab: Two-post ROPS.
Transmissions: 9-speed unsynchronized gear
  9-speed partially synchronized




John Deere 870 photos…













Capacity
Fuel: 8.5 gal
32.2 L
Hydraulic system: 5.5 gal
20.8 L
Front axle: 6.9 qts
6.5 L































Hydraulics
Type: open center
Capacity: 5.5 gal
20.8 L
Pressure: 2250 psi
155.1 bar
Rear valves: 2*Optional
Mid valves: 2*Optional
Pump flow: 8.1 gpm
30.7 lpm
Total flow: 8.1 gpm
30.7 lpm (manual steering)
  12.4 gpm
46.9 lpm (power steering)
Steering flow: 4.3 gpm
16.3 lpm













Tractor hitch
Rear Type: I
Control: position control
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): 1880 lbs
852 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: 67.5 inches
171 cm
Weight: 2515 to 2670 pounds
Front tire: 5.00-15
2WD Rear tire: 11.2-24








870 Serial Numbers
Location: Serial number plate on the rear of of the John Deere 870.

John Deere 870 Electrical
















Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 20
Battery CCA: 447
Battery volts: 12

John Deere 870 Mechanical

































Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives: planetary
Differential lock: mechanical rear
Steering: manual
Steering: power*Optional
Brakes: wet disc
Cab: Two-post ROPS.
Transmissions: 9-speed unsynchronized gear
  9-speed partially synchronized

Capacity










Fuel: 8.5 gal
32.2 L
Hydraulic system: 5.5 gal
20.8 L
Front axle: 6.9 qts
6.5 L

Hydraulics




























Type: open center
Capacity: 5.5 gal
20.8 L
Pressure: 2250 psi
155.1 bar
Rear valves: 2*Optional
Mid valves: 2*Optional
Pump flow: 8.1 gpm
30.7 lpm
Total flow: 8.1 gpm
30.7 lpm (manual steering)
  12.4 gpm
46.9 lpm (power steering)
Steering flow: 4.3 gpm
16.3 lpm

Tracktor Hitch










Rear Type: I
Control: position control
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): 1880 lbs
852 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

John Deere 870 Engine detail








































Engine Detail
Yanmar 3TN84
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 87.3 ci
1.4 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.31×3.39 inches
84 x 86 mm
Fuel system: direct injection
Air cleaner: dry with safety element
Pre-heating: air intake heater
Compression: 17.8:1
Rated RPM: 2600
Operating RPM: 800-2775
Starter volts: 12
Coolant capacity: 5.5 qts
5.2 L



John Deere 870 Transmission overview

Engine Oil














Type: unsynchronized gear
Gears: 9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch: 225mm dry two-stage
Oil capacity: 22 qts
20.8 L
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.

John Deere 870 Dimensions


































Wheelbase: 67.5 inches
171 cm
Length: 123 inches
312 cm
2WD Width: 53.3 inches
135 cm *Minimum width.
4WD Width: 58.7 inches
149 cm *Minimum width.
2WD Weight: 2515 lbs
1140 kg
4WD Weight: 2670 lbs
1211 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle): 11.9 inches
30 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle): 12.7 inches
32 cm
2WD Front tread: 45.9 to 57.9 inches
116 to 147 cm
4WD Front tread: 39.5 inches
100 cm
Rear tread: 46.2 to 58 inches
117 to 147 cm






















John Deere 870 Height
2WD Hood: 50.4 inches
128 cm
4WD Hood: 51.2 inches
130 cm
2WD ROPS: 81.9 inches
208 cm
4WD ROPS: 82.8 inches
210 cm
2WD Exhaust: 76 inches
193 cm
4WD Exhaust: 76.9 inches
195 cm

FAQ

Is John Deere 870 a good tractor?

The John Deere 870 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 870 take?

Check out the John Deere 870 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 770

The John Deere 870 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1989 – 1998

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