john deere 970

John Deere does not offer any disk implements for the subject model. Any feedback on the inherent risks of overheating, transmission strain, or stress on the frame, etc. by using the tilling disk shown would be appreciated.

Does anyone know the front damper crankshaft bolt is it righty tighty and lefty loose? What is the torgue spec.for reassembly.Thank You for your help.

I have had my eye open for a 970/1070 4x4. I have a '94 970 4x2 that is an awesome tractor but won't pull the hat off your head. I picked it up at an auction. Kinda scary because all the items for sale were all non runners. Been parked for years. It is going to be a keeper. After several days of...

Other than that cheap Carlisle brand that rots out too soon, what other 2WD front tire and tube makes are reliable, durable and long lasting? From word-of-mouth, the Alliance 303 has an awesome following. But, for my size, it's sold-out everywhere or it's now 3X the price. I can find 6.00-14...

Looking for guidance on setting a price on my trusty old girl. Sweet 970 with 800 hours and looks great. Zero leaks or drips. She runs like new. Sims cab with a new in the box heater, turfs, 430 loader as well as a new in the box 72” mower and a mid pto kit. Only letting it go as I’m upgrading...

I have a JD 970 with loader I purchased a 3 point flail mower that needs 2 controls for lift and articulate How can i do this my dealer is no help

I purchased a cab that was described to have come off a John Deere 1250. I am looking to mount it onto a John Deere 970. I can already tell I will have to fabricate front posts from to connect from floor boards or loader mount to bottom windshield. The width in read puts it about over the...

Yeah, it's been a while since I posted. Funny how life gets in the way, huh? I recently acquired a 1992 model Deere 970 4X4 that had a misfire on #3 cylinder. The engine is a Yanmar 4TN82. Of course I hoped it was just a blown head gasket since I knew the tractor had been run hot. Alas, it was...

The height adjustment of my 3 point has gone south. The hitch does no raising of the attached implement (613 mower) until the raise lever is almost all the way up (8 on the scale printed below the lever.) Once it starts to rise, it goes all the way to the top of the rockarm travel. Trying to...

Can anyone help me locate where the hydraulic strainer is on my jd970 ???

Bought a used john deere 970 gear driven 4x4 tractor. Problem is the gear shift lever seems stripped where it mounts to transmission inside. I'm still able to shift gears but the lever flops around. I'm afraid to unbolt the 4 bolts that hold it on and pull it straight out. Any one ever have this...

I have a 1990 970 that I need two rear rims for. The tires that are on the tractor now are 12.4x28 on 11'rim. I'm seeing all 12x28 6 loop rims. Will they work or am I missing something?

At quote 11, it's written to leave a .6 "gap between the bolt head and the clutch cover, I want to know why when I removed the worn clutch there was no space to this place.

Good evening I'm considering purchasing a 970 thats in great shape. i plan to use it for mowing and a little dirt work here and there. I would want to add top and tilt cylinders to the rear 3 point. Is it as simple as just finding he right cylinders the routing the lines to the QD for the...

Hi Folks! I just picked up my first ever real tractor, a brand new (to me) 1990 JD 970, and I'm very happy. It's only got 2000hrs, and is in excellent condition over all. It came with the 80 loader, 8A backhoe and some clamp-on pallet forks. It was purchased knowing the PTO clutch was...

I have a John Deere 970 tractor that has been sitting up for about a year and it spins over but does not start. I have checked fuel and it is getting fuel up to the diesel pump. The 970 is supposed to self bleed, I have spun it for 5 mins or so and it did not get any fuel up past the diesel...

Hello to all. I just signed in to the forum, newbie, and asking about the JD 970. I will look at the tractor next week. The pictures look OK and stated 800+ hours. They are asking for 10k for the unit, says it needs new front tires due to the age and wear. Back tires are fine. Stated respray...

Hi Gang, I live on a rural road with a 55mph speed limit, and must drive down the road about 1/4 mile to get to the pasture on my property (my pond blocks access directly from my property). Because I need to drive on a rural road (even for a short distance) I would like to install turn signals...

Hello all! I too am jumping on the JD 970 bandwagon as I just signed a deal on one with less than 800 hours on it today. So... I haven't even taken delivery yet and I am already wondering, since I plan to do a small amount of bottom plowing with mine, does anyone know if JD makes a Draft Control...

First tractor, a John Deere 970, purchased 4 days ago. New owner intro & questions. Hi Gang, Last Thursday I purchased a used JD 970. The tractor has 165 hours on it and I am the second owner. The original owner purchased it in 1994 and used it to pull a finish mower at his home. The tractor...

I purchased a John Deere 8A Back Hoe last year. It is listed as the correct Back Hoe for my JD 970 FWD tractor. Unfortunately, I have none of the mounting parts needed to mount the Hoe onto the tractor, and numerous of them are no longer available thru John Deere. I took the tractor to a...

Has anyone added a remote hyd. outlet and valve to a JD 970 Compact tractor? What would be the easiest way? remote valve from Surplus Supply or other source and some fittings or would it be better to try to find parts from salvage yards? I am not that familiar with these tractors so all help...

Hi All, This is my first post and naturally I come with questions hoping for answers. I'm a retired machine repairman who is now enjoying retirement. The question I have is, is there anybody in the Central Ohio area that has an 8B Backhoe? I'm handicapped and I need to try one out to see if I...

Hi, I have an 1989 Deere 970 compact utility tractor that just stopped running while mowing last weekend. The tracter cut off just like the key had been turned off. When trying to start it, the dash lights come on sometimes, are dim sometimes and sometimes just are not on at all. When the...

Good Morning, Yesterday I changed the fuel filter in my new to me JD 970 for the first time. I changed the filter and cleaned everything up, installed the new filter. In the owners manual, it says this tractor with a little fuel pump is " self priming " So far, it hasn't been the case, system...

I recently bought a JD970 with a Front End Loader. The previous owner replaced the leveling box with an aftermarket part that is the wrong length - so I can't level the implements. John Deere wants $520+ for a new one. I also need a new Center Link. Anybody know the correct dimensions for...

I am looking at used 30hp 4wd tractors. Local recommended dealer/service center has a late 80's Deere 970 and a late 80's Ford 1720. He is suggesting I go with the Ford due to parts costs. Both tractors are running well, have front buckets, recently serviced, and have approximately 1200 hrs...

Anyone have a JD 970 2wd with a FEL? Just wondering if 4WD is s must.

Hello all. Hoping to get some good recommendations from this group. I am fairly mechanically inclined and like to most of my work myself. Can anyone recommend what manual would be the best to purchase to help me with changing the PTO shift fork on my tractor? Thanks in advance!

JD 970 Clutch problem ? Help plz .. Tractor slows when turning and moving up slight inclines, hydraulic fluid and filter changed to low viscosity jd need advice ,any idea ?

I have an early 90's JD 970 with an 80 fel. Anyone know where I can get a users manual?

after starting the engine. Transmission shifts fine with engine off. I assume a clutch problem. Any help / suggestions will be appreciated.

I purchased a JD 970 4x4 a month ago and have come to find out the MFWD is not working. I was in a few situations where I needed to engage the rear diff lock and was spinning the rears and noticed that neither of the fronts were spinning. When I lift up on the MFWD lever, I do feel something...

Good afternoon everyone, I have been searching this forum for answers on the Power Beyond kit I installed. I do not have a FEL on the tractor and plan on installing a dual valve in the rear of the tractor off of the PB. My problem is with the PB installed I do not seem to have control of my...

I'm looking for a 970 John deere

I was raised on a farm with large tractors, but now I've added a compact (JD970). I love this little tractor; it's a diamond in the rough! It's great for those tight spots, such as wooded areas. The JD970 4W with the 419 FEL and 7' back-blade have performed very well; like a little mule. I...

Is there any adjustment on the clutch on a 970? seems to be slipping under load, and I dont have a manual. Whats involved in replacing? anyone have any ideas on cost? Thanks:confused::confused:

I have a 970 that has no way of checking the front axle fluid level. There is no plug, except on the very bottm. There is no dip stick or any other way to check the fluid. Does anyone have any suggestions?

My friend is looking at a 1995 JD 970, 3x3 trans. Quick attach loader, front wheel assist, 1090 hours. I went and looked at it for him, its very clean, no dents in hood, good paint. Started right up in the Wisconsin cold (15degrees). Sounded good, went trough all the gears. 3pt. good, loader...

I am going to need some internal engine parts for a Yanmar engine JD 970 tractor - does some one know where to find besides maybe a JD place. Ok, know I do not know what parts yet. Thanks

I ran some gas through the diesel engine about a month ago, cleaned and blew everything out, thought it was all good, then I went to change the oil the other day and there was about a gallon of fuel mixed in with the engine oil. my suspicions are that the gas ruined the seals in the pump...

Recently purchased my first tractor a John Deere 970. Would like imput on implements for the tractor. Main interests are purchasing a finishing mower and possibly a rotary cutter. I've researched various finishing mowers: Woods, Bushhog, Frontier, Befco. Befco dealer 2 min from my home. Woods...

I would like to add a simple valve to control the side to side slide cylinder on my rear mounted flail mower. I have been using half of the FEL joystick by disconnecting two of its hoses just forward of the clutch pedal and temporarily using two hoses to the rear. Which of course disables half...

I have a JD 970 that recently had the low oil pressure light come on will idling, if you rev it up the light goes off. I put a guage on it and it had just a couple of pounds of oil pressure at an idle. I was wondering if anyone has had this problem before or if anyone has had to adjust the oil...

Good afternoon Gentlemen, I have a friend that is looking to sell his 1998-99 970 and was wondering what would be a fair price for the tractor. It has been shop kept, washed and waxed, with approx. 150 hrs. the majority of which were done bushhogging. It has a 6' bushhog that will go with...

Just a lurker/newbie here looking for some advice. I have a JD 970 (FEL and 4WD) I bought a couple of years ago. I have only put 80 hours on it in around 30 months. I knew it was overkill for what I bought it for, but it seemed to be a good deal. The tractor has been great, very solid and...

I am looking at at mid 90's John Deere 970 w/ a 440 loader, 9 x 3 transmission, power steering, Cab and Heater w/ around 1000 hours. I will be using for mowing my field (4 acres) and putting in food plots. I don't expect a lot of loader work so I am not too concerned about it not be hydrostatic...

I recently purchased a JD 970 and believe the PTO clutch might be out. The drive clutch seems to work fine, although it seems a little long on the clutch pedal. It never slips and seems strong. The problem is that when you push the clutch pedal all the way down you can not engage the PTO in...

Hi JD folks, Can anyone give me an idea of the current or recent price of an I-Match Hitch. Also any opinions or comparisons with the less expensive quick hitches I see around. I am going to check with my dealer also on Tues, but wanted a point of reference. Thanks for any info, Rigby

Hi JD folks, Can anyone give me an idea of the current or recent price of an I-Match Hitch. Also any opinions or comparisons with the less expensive quick hitches I see around. I am going to check with my dealer also on Tues, but wanted a point of reference. Thanks for any info, Rigby

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I do not have a factory SCV on this tractor. I talked with a dealer and was told they were hard to come by. Is there a way I can put a singe or dual spool valve on this tractor and tap into the hydraulics? If so, where do I tap in and what type fittings do I need? The purpose for the tap is for...

I recently bought a 970 with 3-point and power steering,but it has no other hydraulics. Can I still add this and would it be pretty expensive if I could. The reason I would like it is for using it on a two bottom hydraulic plow

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I have a John Deere 970 with three point and power steering but doesn't have hydraulics. Can I still put hydraulics on this and if so about how much would it cost

Hi folks, other then more horse power, is there any difference between a JD 970 and a JD 990 tractor? Also, will the power beyond hydraulic kit (back hoe tap off) made for the 990 fit the 970 and 1070? thanks again,

Sorry for the confusion and inconvenience, but I just finished posting a thread in the "general" forum that was probably better suited for this one. If you have any thoughts, perhaps you could share them in the original thread in the other forum. My apologies.

First of all, thanks to all who provided comments in response to my post a few weeks back about looking for a used CUT in Northern Cal. As many you of pointed out, the pickings are slim and the pricing is close to the worst anywhere. That said, I've been offered a well-maintained JD 970 with...

I'm a 1st time tractor buyer who drove tractors alot on the farm as a kid. I'm looking for a tractor to use on 40 acre farm to bush hog and chores as needed. A local dealer says he has a 970 with 54 hours use, no attachments for $7500. Dealer states it was a trade in to change to a 4WD and runs...

Hi everyone, I have learned alot over the last several months reading stuff all over this website. Your suggestions helped me with the purchase a '95 JD 970 (500 hours) with a FEL, BH, chipper shredder, and log splitter to help lessen the load on my '56 Ferguson TO35 (which I hope to restore...

Had to dig 6 ft all around this puppy for removal. Hey guys, the pic I thought I attached to post simply did not attached. That was the obvious after the feedback. Just got a digital camera and this was my first try at posting a pic. The board keeps telling me the file is to large to post but...

Just bought a 1998 JD 970 w. FEL and a MD160 Woods Brush cutter for $15950. Tractor has about 274 hrs on it, was used primarily for mowing with a 60" Woods trail mower. Seemed like a good deal (?)