Among the key figures for the John Deere 970 combine harvester (1972-1975) are low engine power at 130 hp (97 kW) and low weight at 14,947 lb (6.78 t). Another useful figure is transport width at 9.84 ft (3 m).
Specification profile
1972-1975
Weight: 14,947 lb (6.78 t)Engine power: 130 hp (97 kW)Transport width: 9.84 ft (3 m)Transport height: 10.7 ft (3.25 m)
14,947 lb (6.78 t)Weight
130 hp (97 kW)Engine power
9.84 ft (3 m)Transport width
10.7 ft (3.25 m)Transport height
26.1 ft (7.96 m)Transport length
1.43 US gal (5.4 L)Displacement
NoAir conditioning
NoAll-wheel Drive
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
130 hp (97 kW)
Low 77 hp (57.4 kW)Typical 308 hp (230 kW)High 617 hp (460 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
14,947 lb (6.78 t)
Low 9,414 lb (4.27 t)Typical 30,448 lb (13.8 t)High 50,927 lb (23.1 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Below average
9.84 ft (3 m)
Low 8.83 ft (2.69 m)Typical 11.4 ft (3.48 m)High 14.8 ft (4.51 m)
Transport width is below the typical figure.
Transport height
Below average
10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Low 10.2 ft (3.12 m)Typical 12.9 ft (3.92 m)High 15.6 ft (4.76 m)
Transport height is below the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
26.1 ft (7.96 m)
Low 10.7 ft (3.25 m)Typical 27.3 ft (8.33 m)High 35.7 ft (10.9 m)
Transport length is close to the typical figure.
Displacement
Low
1.43 US gal (5.4 L)
Low 1.02 US gal (3.86 L)Typical 2.28 US gal (8.62 L)High 4.2 US gal (15.9 L)
Displacement is well below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
All-wheel DriveNO
CabinYES
Chaff SpreaderNO
Hillside LevellingNO
Loss MonitoringNO
Rollover ProtectionNO
Stone TrapNO
Straw ChopperNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Model | 970 combine harvester |
| Model year / production | 1972-1975 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power130 hp (97 kW)
Dimensions
Transport height10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport length26.1 ft (7.96 m)
Transport width9.84 ft (3 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight14,947 lb (6.78 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.43 US gal (5.4 L)
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type6.329 TZ 01
Number of cylinders6.0
All-wheel DriveNo
Transmission TypeM
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF: 18,4-30, R: 10,50-18
Features
Air conditioningNo
Other specifications
CabinYes
Chaff SpreaderNo
Hillside LevellingNo
Loss MonitoringNo
Rollover ProtectionNo
Stone TrapNo
Straw ChopperNo
Walkers5.0







