Production | |
| Distributor: | John Deere |
| Manufacturer: | Yanmar |
| Type: | Compact Utility tractor |
| Factory: | Japan |
| Original price: | $16,500 (1998 ) |
John Deere 970 Power | |
| Engine (net): | 33 hp 24.6 kW |
| PTO (claimed): | 30 hp 22.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| 4x4 MFWD 4WD | |
| Final drives: | planetary |
| Differential lock: | mechanical rear |
| Steering: | manual |
| Steering: | power*Optional |
| Brakes: | wet disc |
| Cab: | Two-post ROPS. |
| Transmissions: | 9-speed |
| 9-speed partially synchronized | |
Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 8.5 gal 32.2 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 5.5 gal 20.8 L |
| Front axle: | 8.5 qts 8.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
| Type: | open center |
| Capacity: | 5.5 gal 20.8 L |
| Pressure: | 2250 psi 155.1 bar |
| Rear valves: | 2*Optional |
| Mid valves: | 2*Optional |
| Pump flow: | 8.7 gpm 32.9 lpm |
| Total flow: | 8.7 gpm 32.9 lpm (manual steering) |
| 13 gpm 49.2 lpm (power steering) | |
| Steering flow: | 4.3 gpm 16.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | I |
| Control: | position control |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): | 2020 lbs 916 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | live*Two-stage clutch |
| Rear RPM: | 540 (1.375) |
| Engine RPM: | 540@2600 |
| Mid PTO: | live*Optional. Independent engagement of mid, rear, or both PTO shafts. |
| Mid RPM: | 2100 |
| Engine RPM: | 2100@2600 |
970 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 970. |
| 1989: | 1001 |
| 1990: | 1338 |
| 1990: | 2242 (Power steer) |
| 1991: | 100001 |
| 1992: | 110001 |
| 1993: | 120001 |
| 1994: | 130001 |
| 1995: | 140001 |
| 1996: | 150001 |
| 1997: | 160001 |
| 1998: | 170001 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Charging amps: | 20 |
| Battery CCA: | 550 |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| Yanmar 4TN82 | |
| diesel | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 110.8 ci 1.8 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.22x3.39 inches 82 x 86 mm |
| Fuel system: | direct injection |
| Air cleaner: | dry |
| Pre-heating: | air intake heater |
| Compression: | 18.1:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2600 |
| Operating RPM: | 800-2775 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Coolant capacity: | 6.1 qts 5.8 L |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 68.9 inches 175 cm |
| Length: | 123 inches 312 cm |
| 2WD Width: | 57.8 inches 146 cm *Minimum width. |
| 4WD Width: | 59.8 inches 151 cm *Minimum width. |
| 2WD Weight: | 2670 lbs 1211 kg |
| 4WD Weight: | 3045 lbs 1381 kg |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle): | 14.6 inches 37 cm |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle): | 13.7 inches 34 cm |
| 2WD Front tread: | 48 to 65 inches 121 to 165 cm |
| 4WD Front tread: | 50 to 62 inches 127 to 157 cm |
| Rear tread: | 45.3 to 59 inches 115 to 149 cm |