Head to head · Utility

AGCO ST34A vs John Deere 970

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AGCOModel A

AGCO ST34A

Utility

power
33 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full ST34A specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 970

Utility

power
33 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 970 specs
AGCOAGCO ST34A
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 970

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
ST34A33 hp
97033 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

ST34A is in the 25th percentile; 970 is in the 25th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 970 higher · +19.6 ci (+21%)
ST34A91.4 ci
970111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

ST34A is in the 18th percentile; 970 is in the 26th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 970 higher · +1 (+33%)
ST34A3
9704
Median Utility Tractor4

ST34A is in the 23rd percentile; 970 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ ST34A higher · +3 (+33%)
ST34A12
9709
Median Utility Tractor12

ST34A is in the 50th percentile; 970 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

ST34A (A)970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO ST34AJohn Deere 970Difference
ManufacturerAGCOJohn Deere—
ModelST34A970—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAGCO ST34AJohn Deere 970Difference
ManufacturerIsekiYanmar—
ModelNot recorded4TN82—
Power Output33hp33hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,400RPM▲ ST34A+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders34▲ 970+1 · +33%
Displacement91.4ci111ci▲ 970+19.6 ci · +21%
BoreNot recorded3.2in—
StrokeNot recorded3.4in—

Transmission

SpecAGCO ST34AJohn Deere 970Difference
TypeSynchro ShuttleCollar shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO ST34AJohn Deere 970Difference
Length121in123in▲ 970+2 in · +2%
Width62inNot recorded—
Height81in84.6in▲ 970+3.6 in · +4%
Operating Weight3,000lb2,667lb▲ ST34A+333 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO ST34AJohn Deere 970Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO ST34AJohn Deere 970Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO ST34AJohn Deere 970Difference
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,011lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO ST34AJohn Deere 970Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential wet disc—

Electrical

SpecAGCO ST34AJohn Deere 970Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecAGCO ST34AJohn Deere 970Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO ST34AJohn Deere 970Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 25th percentile (33 hp)B · 25th percentile (33 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 26th percentile (111 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 23rd percentile (3,000 lb)B · 19th percentile (2,667 lb)
A · ST34AB · 970Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO ST34AFull spec pageJohn Deere 970