John Deere 70

Production: 1970 - 1974  

Production
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Lawn tractor
Factory:	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	3-speed gear

Capacity
Fuel:	1.25 gal 4.7 L

70 Serial Numbers
Location:	Serial number plate below the steering column on the Deere 70 lawn tractor.
1970: 25001 1971: 35001 1972: 45001 1973: 50001 1974: 56001 Final: 58292

Electrical
Ground:	negative

Engine Detail
Tecumseh VH70
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled
Displacement:	245 cc 15.0 ci
Bore/Stroke:	2.75x2.531 inches 70 x 64 mm
Power:	7 hp 5.2 kW
Air cleaner:	dry
Rated RPM:	3600
Starter volts:	12
Sparkplug:	Champion J-8
Sparkplug gap:	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Point gap:	0.020 inches 0.508 mm

Transmission
Transmission:	Peerless 1200
Type:	belt-driven gear
Gears:	3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity:	0.75 qts 0.7 L

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	42.5 inches 107 cm
Length:	59 inches 149 cm
Width:	30.7 inches 77 cm
Height:	37 inches 93 cm
Weight:	384 lbs 174 kg