John DeereModel A
John Deere 8870
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 350 hp
- displacement
- 619 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Four-Wheel Drive
John Deere 8870 vs McCormick Intl VF70
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McCormick IntlModel B
McCormick Intl VF70
Agricultural
- power
- 67 hp
- displacement
- 244 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
John DeereJohn Deere 8870
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl VF70
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Four-Wheel Drive
Engine Power
▲ 8870 higher · +283 hp (+422%)8870350 hp
VF7067 hp
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor375 hp
8870 is in the 41st percentile; VF70 is in the 1st · 162 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8870 higher · +375 ci (+154%)8870619 ci
VF70244 ci
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor826 ci
8870 is in the 20th percentile; VF70 is in the 1st · 152 models
Cylinders
▲ 8870 higher · +2 (+50%)88706
VF704
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor6
8870 is in the 50th percentile; VF70 is in the 1st · 159 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied887024
VF7024
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor16
8870 is in the 98th percentile; VF70 is in the 98th · 146 models
8870 (A)VF70 (B)Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8870 | McCormick Intl VF70 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | McCormick Intl | — |
| Model | 8870 | VF70 | — |
| Category | Four-Wheel Drive | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8870 | McCormick Intl VF70 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 350hp | 67hp | ▲ 8870+283 hp · +422% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ VF70+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 8870+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 619ci | 244ci | ▲ 8870+375 ci · +154% |
| Bore | 5.1in | 3.9in | ▲ 8870+1.2 in · +31% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8870 | McCormick Intl VF70 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Powersync Diesel 12 and 24 Speeds | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8870 | McCormick Intl VF70 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 269in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 35,130lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8870 | McCormick Intl VF70 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure compensated | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8870 | McCormick Intl VF70 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent (optional) | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8870 | McCormick Intl VF70 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | 3-point hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 14,980lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8870 | McCormick Intl VF70 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet discs | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8870 | McCormick Intl VF70 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8870 | McCormick Intl VF70 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 14.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8870 | McCormick Intl VF70 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sound-Gard cab (standard) | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 375 hpA · 41st percentile (350 hp)B · 1st percentile (67 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 826 ciA · 20th percentile (619 ci)B · 1st percentile (244 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 1st percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 98th percentile (24)B · 98th percentile (24)
A · 8870B · VF70Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor