Head to head · Utility

John Deere 4005 vs John Deere 970

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 4005

Utility

power
37.9 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 4005 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
John DeereJohn Deere 4005
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John DeereJohn Deere 970

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,0835,720

Engine Power

▲ 4005 higher · +4.9 hp (+15%)
400537.9 hp
97033 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4005 is in the 31st percentile; 970 is in the 25th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4005 higher · +23 ci (+21%)
4005134 ci
970111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4005 is in the 31st percentile; 970 is in the 26th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
40054
9704
Median Utility Tractor4

4005 is in the 50th percentile; 970 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
40059
9709
Median Utility Tractor12

4005 is in the 35th percentile; 970 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

4005 (A)970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4005John Deere 970Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model4005970
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4005John Deere 970Difference
ManufacturerYanmarYanmarSame
Model4TNV884TN82
Power Output37.9hp33hp4005+4.9 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,400RPM4005+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement134ci111ci4005+23 ci · +21%
Bore3.5in3.2in4005+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke3.5in3.4in4005+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4005John Deere 970Difference
TypePartially synchronizedCollar shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4005John Deere 970Difference
Length124in123in4005+1 in · <1%
Height84.6in84.6inSame
Operating Weight2,954lb2,667lb4005+287 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4005John Deere 970Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerManual

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4005John Deere 970Difference
TypeContinuousLive with two-stage clutch
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4005John Deere 970Difference
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded
Hitch Capacity2,020lb2,011lb4005+9 lb · <1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4005John Deere 970Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual
Brake TypeWet discDifferential wet disc

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4005John Deere 970Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4005John Deere 970Difference
Coolant1.5gal1.5galSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4005John Deere 970Difference
TypeOpen with two-post ROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 31st percentile (37.9 hp)B · 25th percentile (33 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 31st percentile (134 ci)B · 26th percentile (111 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 22nd percentile (2,954 lb)B · 19th percentile (2,667 lb)
A · 4005B · 970Median Utility Tractor
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