John Deere

8870

Farm tractor · 1993–1996 · 350 hp

The John Deere 8870 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1993 to 1996. It features a John Deere engine, and hydrostatic power steering. The transmission is a partially synchronized type with 12 forward and 3 reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged aftercooled diesel
Displacement619 ci (10.1 L)
Bore5.12 in (130 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Compression Ratio15.75
Power Gross350 hp (261 kW)
Power PTO302.75 hp (225.8 kW)
Power Drawbar280.34 hp (209 kW)
Air Cleanerdual paper elements with aspirator
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity33.8 qts (32 L)
Coolant Capacity58 qts (54.9 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,100 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typepartially synchronized
Transmission ModelSyncro
Gears12 forward and 3 reverse
ClutchPermaClutch hydraulic wet disc
Available Options12-speed partially synchronized, 24-speed two-speed power shift, 12-speed full power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center pressure compensated
Pump Flow44.8 gpm (169.6 lpm)
Pressure2,530 psi (174.4 bar)
Valves5
Scv Flow33.3 gpm (126 lpm)
System Capacity38 gal (143.8 L)

Hitch

Rear Type3 (optional)
Rear Lift14,980 lbs (6,794 kg)
Hitch Controldraft sensing

Dimensions

Length268.9 in (683 cm)
Wheelbase134 in (340 cm)

Weight

Shipping31,438 lbs (14,260 kg)
Operating35,130 lbs (15,934 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag24.5R-32, 30.5-32, 18.4R-38, 20.8R-38, 710/70R38, 18.4R-42, 20.8R-42, 18.4R-46
Rear Ag24.5R-32, 30.5-32, 18.4R-38, 20.8R-38, 710/70R38, 18.4R-42, 20.8R-42, 18.4R-46

Fuel

Capacity220 gal (832.7 L)

Steering

Typehydrostatic power

Cab

CabSound-Gard cab standard

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1672
October 27 to November 23, 1993

Nebraska Tractor Test

Sound
85.5dB(A)
Hydraulics
46.5HP