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John Deere 70
The John Deere 70 is a row crop tractor made from 1953 to 1956. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with a manual steering system. This tractor has a 6-speed transmission for moving forward and 1 gear for going backward. It's powered by a John Deere gasoline engine with 2 cylinders, which gives it 45.6 horsepower. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, meaning it doesn't use a turbocharger. This tractor is built for farm work, with agricultural tires on both front and back. It's about 136 inches long, 87 inches wide, and 66 inches tall. The John Deere 70 weighs 6,538 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. It has a Category 3 hitch at the back for attaching farm tools. The tractor also has a power take-off (PTO) that spins at 540 rpm, useful for running other farm equipment. The driver sits in an open station, which means there's no enclosed cab.
ManufacturerJohn DeerePower45.6 hpEngine2-cylTransUnsynchronized gear
Quick specs
- Category
- Row Crop
- Engine Power Output
- 46hp
- Operating Weight
- 6,538 lb
- Transmission
- Unsynchronized gear
At a glance
How the 70 compares
vs. Row Crop medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
Across all Row Crop tractors
45.6 hp · 5th
This model
12
Median 138 hp
283
This modelRow Crop tractorsMediann = 1,206
The 70 ranks at the 5th percentile for engine power among recorded row crop tractors.
Overview
About the John Deere 70
The John Deere 70 is a row crop tractor made from 1953 to 1956. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with a manual steering system. This tractor has a 6-speed transmission for moving forward and 1 gear for going backward. It's powered by a John Deere gasoline engine with 2 cylinders, which gives it 45.6 horsepower. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, meaning it doesn't use a turbocharger. This tractor is built for farm work, with agricultural tires on both front and back. It's about 136 inches long, 87 inches wide, and 66 inches tall. The John Deere 70 weighs 6,538 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. It has a Category 3 hitch at the back for attaching farm tools. The tractor also has a power take-off (PTO) that spins at 540 rpm, useful for running other farm equipment. The driver sits in an open station, which means there's no enclosed cab.
Full specifications
Every recorded spec
General
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Model | 70 |
| Category | Row Crop tractor |
| Type | 4x2 2WD |
| Years built | 1953–1956 |
| Operating weight | 6,538lb |
Engine
| Make | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Power | 45.6hp |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 379.4ci |
| Bore | 5.87in |
| Stroke | 7.01in |
Transmission
| Type | Unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 6 |
| Reverse gears | 1 |
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 2WD |
| Steering | Manual |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe |
| Cab | Open |
Power take-off
| Rear PTO | Transmission |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540rpm |
Dimensions
| Length | 136.25in |
|---|---|
| Width | 86.63in |
| Height | 65.56in |
| Operating weight | 6,538lb |
Capacities
| Cooling system | 8.5gal |
|---|
Head to head
70 vs. Row Crop median
How the John Deere 70 compares to other Row Crop tractors
| Spec | This model | Row Crop median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 45.6 hp | 138 hp | -67% | 5th |
| Engine Displacement | 379 ci | 391 ci | -3% | 49th |
| Cylinders | 2 | 6 | -67% | 1st |
| Forward Gears | 6 | 16 | -62% | 11th |
| Operating Weight | 6,538 lb | 12,307 lb | -47% | 14th |
| Length | 136 in | 180 in | -24% | 10th |
| Width | 86.6 in | 91.2 in | -5% | 40th |
| Height | 65.6 in | 114 in | -42% | 5th |
Medians and percentiles are computed from the row crop tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 806–1,417 models).
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FAQ
Common questions
What years was the John Deere 70 manufactured?
Production of the John Deere 70 ran from 1953 through 1956.
What hitch category is the John Deere 70?
The John Deere 70 uses a Category Category 3 hitch.
How powerful is the John Deere 70?
The John Deere 70 has an engine power output of 45.6 hp. It is powered by a 2-cylinder engine displacing 379.4 ci.
What is the working weight of the John Deere 70?
The operating weight of the John Deere 70 is approximately 6,538 lb.
What type of transmission does the John Deere 70 have?
The John Deere 70 uses an Unsynchronized gear transmission offering 6 forward gears.
What routine service does the John Deere 70 need?
Regular maintenance for the John Deere 70 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.