John Deere 70 Specifications

Production

Who manufactured the tractor and where was it built?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Location: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Total Built: 35,868 (row-crop); 6,254 (LP-gas); 2,509 (all-fuel); 11,105 (diesel)
• Original Price: $2800 in 1955

Variants

What variants of the John Deere 70 were produced?

• 70: Row-crop
• 70S: Standard tread
• 70HC: High-crop

Engines

What engine types were available for the John Deere 70?

• Gasoline: 6.2L 2-cyl
• All-Fuel: 6.8L 2-cyl
• LP Gas: 6.2L 2-cyl
• Diesel: 6.2L 2-cyl

What are the fuel capacities for different engine types?

• Gas Fuel Tank: 24.5 gal (92.7 L)
• Diesel Fuel Tank: 20 gal (75.7 L)
• LP Gas Fuel Tank: 33 gal (124.9 L)
• Auxiliary Fuel: 1.75 gal (6.6 L); 0.25 gal (diesel) (0.9 L)

Transmission

What type of transmission does the John Deere 70 have?

• Type: 6-speed unsynchronized gear

Horsepower

What is the tested horsepower of the John Deere 70?

• Drawbar: 45.60 hp (34.0 kW)
• Belt: 50.86 hp (37.9 kW)

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 70?

• Drive: Two-wheel drive
• Steering: Manual, with optional power
• Brakes: Differential mechanical expanding shoe
• Operator Station: Open

Power Take-off (PTO)

What type of PTO does the John Deere 70 have?

• Rear PTO: Transmission; Independent (optional)
• Rear PTO Type: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes for the John Deere 70?

• Wheelbase: 91 inches (231 cm)
• Weight: 6538 to 7079 pounds
• Front Tire: 6.00-16
• Rear Tire: 12-38

Belt Pulley

What are the specifications of the belt pulley?

• Diameter: 12.875 inches (32 cm)
• Width: 7.375 inches (18 cm)
• RPM: 1125
• Speed: 3790 ft/min (1155.19 meters/min)

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications?

• Ground: Positive
• Batteries: 2 (gas); 1 (diesel)
• Battery Volts: 6