John DeereModel A
John Deere 870
Utility
- power
- 28 hp
- displacement
- 83.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 870 vs John Deere AR
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John DeereModel B
John Deere AR
Utility
- power
- 26.6 hp
- displacement
- 321 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 4
John DeereJohn Deere 870
vs
John DeereJohn Deere AR
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 870 higher · +1.4 hp (+5%)87028 hp
AR26.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
870 is in the 20th percentile; AR is in the 18th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ AR higher · +238 ci (+286%)87083.1 ci
AR321 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
870 is in the 14th percentile; AR is in the 85th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 870 higher · +1 (+50%)8703
AR2
Median Utility Tractor4
870 is in the 23rd percentile; AR is in the 3rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 870 higher · +5 (+125%)8709
AR4
Median Utility Tractor12
870 is in the 35th percentile; AR is in the 4th · 4,941 models
870 (A)AR (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 870 | John Deere AR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 870 | AR | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility, Standard Tread | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 870 | John Deere AR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3TN84 | John Deere | — |
| Power Output | 28hp | 26.6hp | ▲ 870+1.4 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 957RPM | ▲ 870+1,643 RPM · +172% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 | ▲ 870+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 83.1ci | 321ci | ▲ AR+238 ci · +286% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 5.5in | ▲ AR+2.2 in · +67% |
| Stroke | 3.4in | 6.7in | ▲ AR+3.3 in · +97% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 870 | John Deere AR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar Shift | Unsynchronized Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 870 | John Deere AR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 123in | 124in | ▲ AR+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 70.5in | 63.8in | ▲ 870+6.7 in · +11% |
| Height | 82.7in | 54.7in | ▲ 870+28 in · +51% |
| Operating Weight | 2,515lb | 4,751lb | ▲ AR+2,236 lb · +89% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 870 | John Deere AR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Powr-Trol | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 870 | John Deere AR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live with two stage clutch | Transmission | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 870 | John Deere AR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 1,879lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 870 | John Deere AR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential Wet Disc | Mechanical Shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 870 | John Deere AR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 870 | John Deere AR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.4gal | 8gal | ▲ AR+6.6 gal · +471% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 870 | John Deere AR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open with two-post ROPS | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 20th percentile (28 hp)B · 18th percentile (26.6 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 14th percentile (83.1 ci)B · 85th percentile (321 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 4th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 17th percentile (2,515 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,751 lb)
A · 870B · ARMedian Utility Tractor