John Deere tractor · 1953-1956

John Deere 70 Tractor

The John Deere 70 is a powerful late two-cylinder row-crop tractor with roughly 45.6 tested drawbar hp in its highest-tested configuration. It suits vintage tillage, belt work, and collectors seeking a larger successor to the Model G.

Production years

1953-1956

Engine

John Deere 6.2 L liquid-cooled 2-cylinder gasoline engine

Power

50.35 hp claimed belt; 45.60 hp tested drawbar

Weight approx.

6,538 lb gasoline operating weight

John Deere 70 specifications

Production years	1953-1956
Engine	John Deere 6.2 L liquid-cooled 2-cylinder gasoline engine
Power	50.35 hp claimed belt; 45.60 hp tested drawbar
Transmission	6F/1R unsynchronized gear
Weight approx.	6,538 lb gasoline operating weight
Fuel type	Gasoline, all-fuel, LP gas, or diesel
PTO	540 rpm transmission PTO; independent PTO optional
Drive	Two-wheel drive

What the 70 is used for

The row-crop 70 is suitable for vintage plowing, pulling appropriate drawbar implements, belt work, and heavy chores for a classic tractor. Its size and output place it above the John Deere 50, while its six-speed gearbox gives useful range selection.

Different fuel versions have meaningful mechanical differences, especially the 70D diesel with its gasoline starting engine. Use the tractor within vintage-equipment limits and plan for manual controls, an open operator station, and a non-live PTO unless the optional independent unit is installed.

Why the John Deere 70 stands out

John Deere offered the 70 as row-crop, high-crop, standard-tread, gasoline, all-fuel, LP-gas, and diesel versions. It retained the characteristic two-cylinder layout while adding late-era features such as optional power steering and optional independent PTO.

Buying a used John Deere 70

Establish the exact variant first, particularly whether it is a gasoline, all-fuel, LP-gas, or 70D diesel tractor. For a 70D, inspect the pony starting engine and its controls as closely as the diesel engine. On any 70, test the clutch, six-speed gearbox, steering, brakes, PTO configuration, and hydraulic operation before purchase.

John Deere 70 frequently asked questions

What engine choices were offered in the John Deere 70?

The row-crop 70 was offered with gasoline, all-fuel, LP-gas, and diesel two-cylinder engines.

How much does a John Deere 70 weigh?

The gasoline row-crop model has a listed operating weight of about 6,538 lb; the diesel is about 7,079 lb.

Was independent PTO standard on the John Deere 70?

No. The 540 rpm independent PTO was optional; transmission PTO was standard.

Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Values and prices of used tractors vary by condition and region. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.

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