Loader John Deere 870 Pulling capacity?

[Daddysfats]

Not sure how to label this question. I have a JD 870 and need to drag a 20ft container to a new place on my property. It says the container might weigh 3,900-4,800 lbs.

QUESTION: Can my tractor drag it? if so, better to drag from the rear going forward or from the front in reverse? Not sure the cleats on my bucket can handle that much weight nor would I want that much on the bucket.

Thanks!

Andrew

 

[Industrial Toys]

I have dragged a 40 foot container (with other machines) and had a 770 so I have a bit of feeling for this. I think the tractor is somewhat undersized. And I wasn't even thinking of the loader, just the 3ph.

Seems like a good way to damage a really nice tractor.

 

[jeff9366]

Very approximately a 4-WD tractor with all wheels in contact with the ground should drag 75% of its operating weight.

Many conditions detract from 75%. In your case dirt resistance under the container and in the form of a bow wave in front of the container might increase drag resistance by ~~33%.

Heavy work should be done from the rear of the tractor. Connect to the rear/center drawbar which attaches directly to the tractor frame, not the TPH.

PERHAPS you could jack up the front of the container then insert round fence posts under as rollers, one every three feet. (?)




DEERE 870
Dimensions:
2WD Weight: 2,515 lbs [1140 kg]
4WD Weight: 2,670 lbs [1211 kg]
Wheelbase: 57.5 inches [146 cm]
Length: 123 inches [312 cm]
Min Width: 58.7 inches [149 cm]
Max Width: 70.5 inches [179 cm]
Height (hood): 51.2 inches [130 cm]
Height (ROPS): 82.8 inches [210 cm]
Height (exhaust): 76.9 inches [195 cm]
Clearance (front axle): 12.7 inches [32 cm]
Front tread: 45.9 to 57.9 inches (2WD)
[116 to 147 cm] (2WD) 39.5 inches [100 cm] (4WD)
Rear tread: 46.2 to 58 inches
[117 to 147 cm]

 

[Daddysfats]

Thanks so much! Yeah - I think it's more of an opportunity to do some damage to my machine. I can get a company out for $100 or so to move it. I like my tractor too much
Thanks!

Very approximately a 4-WD tractor with all wheels in contact with the ground should drag 75% of its operating weight.

Many conditions detract from 75%. In your case dirt resistance under the container and in the form of a bow wave in front of the container might increase drag resistance by ~~33%.

Heavy work should be done from the rear of the tractor. Connect to the rear/center drawbar which attaches directly to the tractor frame, not the TPH.

PERHAPS you could jack up the front of the container then insert round fence posts under as rollers, one every three feet. (?)




DEERE 870
Dimensions:
2WD Weight: 2,515 lbs [1140 kg]
4WD Weight: 2,670 lbs [1211 kg]
Wheelbase: 57.5 inches [146 cm]
Length: 123 inches [312 cm]
Min Width: 58.7 inches [149 cm]
Max Width: 70.5 inches [179 cm]
Height (hood): 51.2 inches [130 cm]
Height (ROPS): 82.8 inches [210 cm]
Height (exhaust): 76.9 inches [195 cm]
Clearance (front axle): 12.7 inches [32 cm]
Front tread: 45.9 to 57.9 inches (2WD)
[116 to 147 cm] (2WD) 39.5 inches [100 cm] (4WD)
Rear tread: 46.2 to 58 inches
[117 to 147 cm]

 

[Deere Dude]

Just hook on from the rear and if it pulls it, fine. If not, it won't. No harm done.

 

[Daddysfats]

Just hook on from the rear and if it pulls it, fine. If not, it won't. No harm done.

Thanks Deere Dude appreciate it. All moved!