This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the John Deere 870 and the John Deere 970.
| John Deere 870 | John Deere 970 | |
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| Engine | ||
| Engine Manufacturer | Yanmar | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 3TN84 | 4TN82 |
| Engine Cooling Type | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Engine Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine Induction Type | Natural Aspiration | Natural aspiration |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Engine Displacement Value | 83 ci (1.4 L) | 111 ci (1.8 L) |
| Engine Rated Rpm | 2600 | 2400 |
| Engine Power Output Value | 28 hp (20.9 kW) | 33 hp (24.6 kW) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Collar Shift | Collar shift |
| Transmission Forward Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Reverse Gears | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Value | 122.8 | 122.8 |
| Width Value | 70.5 | - |
| Operating Weight Value | 2515 lb (1141 kg) | 2667 lb (1210 kg) |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD |
| Front Tire Type | - | - |
| Rear Tire Type | - | - |
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | - |
| Hitch Category | I | I |
| Hitch Position | Rear | - |
| Hitch Capacity Value | 1879 lb (852 kg) | 2011 lb (912 kg) |
| Hydraulic System Type | Open Center | Open center |
| Operator Station Type | Open with two-post ROPS | Open operator station with two-post ROPS |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric |
