John DeereModel A
John Deere 8970
Utility
- power
- 400 hp
- displacement
- 861 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 8970 vs Yanmar YM270
YanmarModel B
Yanmar YM270
Utility
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 55.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
John DeereJohn Deere 8970
vs
YanmarYanmar YM270
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 8970 higher · +380 hp (+1900%)8970400 hp
YM27020 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
8970 is in the 98th percentile; YM270 is in the 8th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8970 higher · +806 ci (+1454%)8970861 ci
YM27055.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
8970 is in the 98th percentile; YM270 is in the 4th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 8970 higher · +4 (+200%)89706
YM2702
Median Utility Tractor4
8970 is in the 93rd percentile; YM270 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8970 higher · +18 (+300%)897024
YM2706
Median Utility Tractor12
8970 is in the 92nd percentile; YM270 is in the 11th · 4,941 models
8970 (A)YM270 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Yanmar YM270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Yanmar | — |
| Model | 8970 | YM270 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Yanmar YM270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Yanmar | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 2W85 | — |
| Power Output | 400hp | 20hp | ▲ 8970+380 hp · +1900% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 2 | ▲ 8970+4 · +200% |
| Displacement | 861ci | 55.4ci | ▲ 8970+806 ci · +1454% |
| Bore | 5.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 6in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Yanmar YM270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12 and 24 Speed Powersync | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Yanmar YM270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 269in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 33,655lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Yanmar YM270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure compensated | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Yanmar YM270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional) | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Yanmar YM270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Yanmar YM270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Yanmar YM270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 18gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Yanmar YM270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sound-Gard cab (standard) | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 98th percentile (400 hp)B · 8th percentile (20 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 98th percentile (861 ci)B · 4th percentile (55.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 3rd percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 11th percentile (6)
A · 8970B · YM270Median Utility Tractor