The John Deere 70C tractor has 70 hp engine horsepower and 70 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower70 hp
PTO horsepower70 hp
Drawbar horsepower70 hp
Rated RPM1,400 rpm
Torque155.6 lb-ft
Operating weight4,519 lb
John Deere 70C Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
70 hp
PTO horsepower
70 hp
Drawbar horsepower
70 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,400 rpm
Engine torque
155.6 lb-ft
Engine displacement
3 L
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Engine model
VM Motori 3.0L 4-cylinder
Operating weight
4,519 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
70 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
70 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
70 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,519 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 70C Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 70C has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
The John Deere 70C’s 70 hp PTO rating should be read with its 1,400 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 70C separates pulling work from PTO work with 70 hp drawbar horsepower and 70 hp PTO horsepower.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 70C pairs 70 hp with 4,519 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere 70C come together as engine model VM Motori 3.0L 4-cylinder, 3 L displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 1,400 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 70C are 155.6 lb-ft and 1,400 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
