John Deere

970

Horsepower

33hp

Production

1989–1998

Category

farm

Overview

Production

Original Price	$16,500 (1998)
Engine	Yanmar 1.8L 4-cyl diesel
Tractor Type	Compact Utility
Series	70 Compact Series
Manufacture Location	Japan

Mechanical

Drive Type	two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Brakes	wet disc
Rops Type	two-post
Differential Lock	mechanical rear
Final Drives	planetary

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Type	open center
Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure	2,250 psi (155.1 bar)
Rear Hydraulic Valves	2
Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal (20.8 L)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch Type	I
Rear Lift	2,020 lbs (916 kg)
Hitch Control	position control

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops	8.5 gal (32.2 L)

Other

Distributor	John Deere
Total Flow	8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm)
Steering Flow	4.3 gpm (16.3 lpm)
Steering Optional	power
Front Axle Capacity	8.5 qts (8 L)
Total Flow Power Steering	13 gpm (49.2 lpm)

Engine

Engine	Yanmar 4TN82
Fuel Type	diesel
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Displacement	110.8 ci (1.8 L)
Bore	3.22 in (82 mm)
Bore Stroke	3.22x3.39 in (82 x 86 mm)
Stroke	3.39 in (86 mm)
Compression Ratio	18.1
Power Net	33 hp (24.6 kW)
Air Cleaner	dry
Fuel System	direct injection
Starter Volts	12
Oil Capacity	5.6 qts (5.3 L)
Oil Change Interval Hours	200
Coolant Capacity	6.1 qts (5.8 L)
Rated	2,600 RPM
Pre Heating	air intake heater
Operating	800-2775 RPM

Dimensions

Length	123 in (312 cm)
Width	59.8 in (151 cm)
Height Hood	52.2 in (132 cm)
Height Rops	83.7 in (212 cm)
Height Exhaust	77.7 in (197 cm)
Wheelbase	68.9 in (175 cm)
Clearance Front Axle	13.7 in (34 cm)
Front Tread	50 in (127 cm)
Front Tread Range	50 to 62 inches 127 to 157 cm
Rear Tread	45.3 in (115 cm)
Rear Tread Range	45.3 to 59 inches 115 to 149 cm
Weight	3,045 lbs (1,381 kg)
Tires Ag Front	7-16
Tires Ag Rear	13.6-24
Tires Lawn Front	27x8.50-15
Tires Lawn Rear	44x18.00-20

Transmission

Transmission Type	partially synchronized
Transmission Model	9-speed partially synchronized
Gears	9 forward and 3 reverse
Gear Ranges	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.
Transmission Description	Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.
Clutch	225mm dry disc
Oil Capacity	22 qts (20.8 L)

Available Attachments

72.8" mid-mount mower deckBladeJohn Deere 80 loaderJohn Deere 440 loaderBackhoe

Mower Deck	72.8 in (184 cm)
Mower Deck Type	mid-mount
Mower Deck Brand	John Deere
Cutting Width	72.8 in (184 cm)
Cut Height Max	8.6 in (21 cm)
Cut Height Min	1.5 in (3 cm)
Mower Deck Weight	448 lbs (203 kg)
Mower Decks Blade Count	3
Mower Deck Overall Width	85 in (215 cm)

Option 1

Mower Deck	72.8 in (184 cm)
Mower Deck Type	mid-mount
Mower Deck Brand	John Deere
Cutting Width	72.8 in (184 cm)
Cut Height Max	8.6 in (21 cm)
Cut Height Min	1.5 in (3 cm)
Mower Deck Weight	448 lbs (203 kg)
Mower Decks Blade Count	3
Mower Deck Overall Width	85 in (215 cm)

Option 2

Reach	133 in (337 cm)
Backhoe Model	John Deere 8A Backhoe
Swing Arc	180 °
Backhoe Weight	1,243 lbs (563 kg)
Loading Height	82 in (208 cm)
Bucket Rotation	180 °
Backhoe Bucket Force	2,992 lbs (1,357 kg)
Backhoe Bucket Width	12 in (30 cm)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force	1,995 lbs (904 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height	81 in (205 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth	102 in (259 cm)

Option 3

Reach	133 in (337 cm)
Backhoe Model	John Deere 8B Backhoe
Swing Arc	180 °
Backhoe Weight	1,260 lbs (571 kg)
Loading Height	82 in (208 cm)
Bucket Rotation	180 °
Backhoe Bucket Force	3,389 lbs (1,537 kg)
Backhoe Bucket Width	12 in (30 cm)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force	2,213 lbs (1,003 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height	81 in (205 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth	102 in (259 cm)