The John Deere 870 tractor has 28 hp engine horsepower and 25 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower28 hp
PTO horsepower25 hp
Drawbar horsepower25 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Torque60 lb-ft
Operating weight2,670 lb
John Deere 870 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
28 hp
PTO horsepower
25 hp
Drawbar horsepower
25 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
60 lb-ft
Engine displacement
1.4 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Yanmar 1.4L 3-cylinder
Operating weight
2,670 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
28 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
25 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
25 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
2,670 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 870 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For power comparison, the John Deere 870 sits at 28 hp engine horsepower with 25 hp available at the PTO.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 870’s 25 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 28 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 870’s 25 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 28 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 870 pairs 28 hp with 2,670 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 870 uses engine model Yanmar 1.4L 3-cylinder, 1.4 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 2,600 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 870’s 60 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 1.4 L engine size and 2,600 rpm rated speed.
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.
