John DeereModel A
John Deere 3005
Utility
- power
- 27 hp
- displacement
- 81.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 3005 vs John Deere 870
John DeereModel B
John Deere 870
Utility
- power
- 28 hp
- displacement
- 83.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
John DeereJohn Deere 3005
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 870
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 870 higher · +1 hp (+4%)300527 hp
87028 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
3005 is in the 19th percentile; 870 is in the 20th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 870 higher · +1.9 ci (+2%)300581.2 ci
87083.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
3005 is in the 13th percentile; 870 is in the 14th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied30053
8703
Median Utility Tractor4
3005 is in the 23rd percentile; 870 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 870 higher · +1 (+13%)30058
8709
Median Utility Tractor12
3005 is in the 23rd percentile; 870 is in the 35th · 4,941 models
3005 (A)870 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 3005 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 3005 | 870 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 3005 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Yanmar | Same |
| Model | 3TNV82A | 3TN84 | — |
| Power Output | 27hp | 28hp | ▲ 870+1 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,700RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ 3005+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 81.2ci | 83.1ci | ▲ 870+1.9 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3.2in | 3.3in | ▲ 870+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.4in | ▲ 870+0.1 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 3005 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Collar Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 3005 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 87.8in | 123in | ▲ 870+35.2 in · +40% |
| Width | 53.9in | 70.5in | ▲ 870+16.6 in · +31% |
| Height | 81.9in | 82.7in | ▲ 870+0.8 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 3,262lb | 2,515lb | ▲ 3005+747 lb · +30% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 3005 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 3005 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live with two stage clutch | Live with two stage clutch | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 3005 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category I | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 1 | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 816lb | 1,879lb | ▲ 870+1,063 lb · +130% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 3005 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry shoe | Differential Wet Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 3005 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 3005 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.3gal | 1.4gal | ▲ 870+0.1 gal · +8% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 3005 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open with two-post ROPS | Open with two-post ROPS | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 19th percentile (27 hp)B · 20th percentile (28 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 13th percentile (81.2 ci)B · 14th percentile (83.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 35th percentile (9)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 26th percentile (3,262 lb)B · 17th percentile (2,515 lb)
A · 3005B · 870Median Utility Tractor