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 New Holland 1630
New HollandModel B
New Holland 1630
Utility
- power
- 27.3 hp
- displacement
- 81.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
John DeereJohn Deere 870
vs
New HollandNew Holland 1630
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 870 higher · +0.7 hp (+3%)87028 hp
163027.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
870 is in the 20th percentile; 1630 is in the 19th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 870 higher · +1.9 ci (+2%)87083.1 ci
163081.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
870 is in the 14th percentile; 1630 is in the 13th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8703
16303
Median Utility Tractor4
870 is in the 23rd percentile; 1630 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied8709
16309
Median Utility Tractor12
870 is in the 35th percentile; 1630 is in the 35th · 4,941 models
870 (A)1630 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 870 | New Holland 1630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | New Holland | — |
| Model | 870 | 1630 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 870 | New Holland 1630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Shibaura | — |
| Model | 3TN84 | Shibaura | — |
| Power Output | 28hp | 27.3hp | ▲ 870+0.7 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 83.1ci | 81.2ci | ▲ 870+1.9 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 3.4in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 870 | New Holland 1630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar Shift | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 870 | New Holland 1630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 123in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 70.5in | 54.3in | ▲ 870+16.2 in · +30% |
| Height | 82.7in | 87.8in | ▲ 1630+5.1 in · +6% |
| Operating Weight | 2,515lb | 2,474lb | ▲ 870+41 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 870 | New Holland 1630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 870 | New Holland 1630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live with two stage clutch | Middle PTO: Live (hydro), Rear PTO: Continuous live | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 2,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 870 | New Holland 1630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 1,879lb | 1,920lb | ▲ 1630+41 lb · +2% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 870 | New Holland 1630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential Wet Disc | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 870 | New Holland 1630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 870 | New Holland 1630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.4gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 870 | New Holland 1630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open with two-post ROPS | Two-post fixed ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 20th percentile (28 hp)B · 19th percentile (27.3 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 14th percentile (83.1 ci)B · 13th percentile (81.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 35th percentile (9)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 17th percentile (2,515 lb)B · 16th percentile (2,474 lb)
A · 870B · 1630Median Utility Tractor