John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere R70

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.

Power7 hp

Founded34" deck

ModelR70

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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

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