John Deere 700

The John Deere 700 is an industrial tractor built in 1965 by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. It features a powerful 8.7L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 129 hp (96.2 kW) net power. The tractor has an 8-speed Syncro-Range transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive machine with mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The open operator station provides ease of use. The 700 has a wheelbase of 104 inches (264 cm), weighs 13,500 lbs (6123 kg), and uses industrial tires sized 11.00x16 front and 24.5x32 rear among others. It has a fuel capacity of 49 gallons (185.5 L) and a hydraulic system capacity of 16 gallons (60.6 L) with a closed center system operating at 2000 psi. The rear PTO is independent and runs at 1000 RPM at 1900 engine RPM. Electrical system includes 4 batteries at 6 volts each with an alternator charging system. The tractor is part of the John Deere 700 series, related to the 700A and farm tractor 5010 models.