John Deere
R70
Horsepower
8hp
Production
1984–1986
Category
lawn
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $1,199 (1983) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline |
| Tractor Type | riding lawn mower |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | mechanical band |
PTO & Hitch
| Mid PTO Type | independent |
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Other
| Mower Deck | 30" mid-mount mower deck |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO Clutch | mechanical |
| Operator Station | open operator station |
| Fuel Tank Gas | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Serial Number Location | Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch |
Engine
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Power | 8 hp (6 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry element |
| Starter Type | manual recoil |
| Oil Capacity | 1.13 qts (1.1 L) |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | 25 |
Dimensions
| Length | 56.8 in (144 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 38 in (96 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 42 in (106 cm) |
| Weight | 275 lbs (124 kg) |
| Tires Front | 11x4.00-5 |
| Tires Rear | 16x6.50-8 |
| Tires Lawn Front | 11x4.00-5 |
| Tires Lawn Rear | 16x6.50-8 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Available Attachments
30" Mower deck
| Mower Deck | 30 in (76 cm) |
|---|---|
| Mower Deck Type | mid-mount |
| Mower Deck Brand | John Deere |
| Cutting Width | 30 in (76 cm) |
| Cut Height Max | 3.5 in (8 cm) |
| Cut Height Min | 1 in (2 cm) |
| Mower Decks Blade Count | 1 |
| Mower Deck Overall Width | 41 in (104 cm) |