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John Deere R70

John Deere R70 tractor
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The John Deere R70 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1984 to 1986. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a 1.25 gallon fuel tank. The mower has a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The mower includes a 30 inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift. The mower weighs 275 lbs and has a wheelbase of 42 inches. The PTO is mid-mounted and independent with a mechanical clutch. The R70 was originally priced at $1,199 in 1983.
John Deere R70riding lawn mowerBriggs & Stratton engine8 hp5-speed transmission30 inch mower decklawn tractor specifications
Power7 hp
Founded34" deck
ModelR70

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere R70

Engine

Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Fuel type:gasoline
Air cleaner:dry element
Engine model:Briggs & Stratton
Oil capacity:1.125 qts (1.1 L)
Starter type:manual recoil
Oil change interval:25 h

Dimensions

Height:38 inches (96 cm)
Length:56.8 inches (144 cm)
Weight:275 lbs (124 kg)
Rear tire:16x6.50-8
Wheelbase:42 inches (106 cm)
Front tire:11x4.00-5

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Years made:1984 - 1986
Original price:$1,199 in 1983

Attachments

Blade:1-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1 to 3.5 inch (2 to 8 cm)
Mower deck:30" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width:41 inches (104 cm)
Mower deck type:mid-mount John Deere

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch.

Drive and brakes

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO

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