John Deere
70
Lawn tractor · 1970–1974 · 7 hp
John Deere70
The John Deere 70 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1970 to 1974. It features a Tecumseh VH70 engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 3 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Tecumseh VH70 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 15 ci (245 cc) |
| Bore | 2.75 in (70 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.53 in (64 mm) |
| Power Gross | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 0.75 qts (0.7 L) |
| Manufacturer | Tecumseh |
| Rated | 3,600 RPM |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.03 in (0.76 mm) |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | 25 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Peerless 1200 |
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil Capacity | 0.75 qts (0.7 L) |
| Available Options | 3-speed gear |
Electrical
| Battery Volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Battery Cca | 135 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions
| Length | 59 in (149 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 30.7 in (77 cm) |
| Height | 37 in (93 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 42.5 in (107 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 384 lbs (174 kg) |
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Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 13x5.00-6 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 18x5.00-8 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
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Steering
| Type | manual |
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Attachments
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| Mower Deck | 34 in (86 cm) |
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