The John Deere Z970A tractor hydraulic pump flow is 18 GPM, and hydraulic system pressure is 2,250 psi.
Hydraulic pump flow18 GPM
Implement flow18 GPM
Total hydraulic flow18 GPM
Hydraulic pressure2,250 psi
Hydraulic system typeclosed-center
Hydraulic fluid capacity5.9 qt (1.5 gal)
John Deere Z970A Hydraulic Flow Details
Hydraulic pump flow
18 GPM
Implement hydraulic flow
18 GPM
Total hydraulic flow
18 GPM
Hydraulic system pressure
2,250 psi
Hydraulic system type
closed-center
Hydraulic fluid capacity
5.9 qt (1.5 gal)
Hydraulic Flow Comparison Chart
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
This model
18 GPM
Average
13.4 GPM
Low
0.9 GPM
High
85 GPM
Implement hydraulic flow comparison
This model
18 GPM
Average
11.1 GPM
Low
0.9 GPM
High
78 GPM
Total hydraulic flow comparison
This model
18 GPM
Average
13 GPM
Low
0.9 GPM
High
78 GPM
Hydraulic pressure comparison
This model
2,250 psi
Average
1,813.3 psi
Low
300 psi
High
3,000 psi
Hydraulic fluid capacity comparison
This model
1.5 gal
Average
3.6 gal
Low
0.5 gal
High
60 gal
John Deere Z970A Extra Hydraulic Notes
Hydraulic flow note
With about 18 GPM implement flow, the John Deere Z970A sits in the utility tractor hydraulic range and is best suited to larger loaders, rear remotes and more demanding implements, depending on pressure and valve setup.
Hydraulic pressure note
At 2,250 psi, the John Deere Z970A’s hydraulic system pressure matters most for lift force, cylinder force and loader response.
Rear remotes / SCV note
Rear remotes / SCVs depend on the tractor’s hydraulic package and options.
For hydraulic implements, match the implement to the available hydraulic flow (18 GPM), not just the number of remotes.
Check the operator manual or hydraulic package because SCV count can change by year, market and trim package.
Hydraulic system type note
The John Deere Z970A’s hydraulic system type is closed-center, which is built for higher-pressure hydraulic control than a basic open-center setup.
Hydraulic fluid capacity note
For maintenance, the John Deere Z970A’s hydraulic fluid capacity matters more than flow rate because it affects oil changes, filter service and refill quantity.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Hydraulic flow, pump flow, implement flow, pressure, rear remote / SCV setup and fluid capacity can change by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and hydraulic package. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
