John Deere 70 Engine Technical Data
Engine Model ………………….. Tecumseh VH70
Engine Type ………………….. Vertical, 1-cylinder air cooled
gasoline
Number of Cylinders ………………….. Single
Displacement, cu in (L) ………………….. 15.0 (0.245)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ………………….. 2.75 (70.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ………………….. 2.53 (64.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ………………….. 7.0 (5.2)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ………………….. 3600
Fuel System ………………….. Carburetor
Air Cleaner ………………….. Dry element
Shaft ………………….. Vertical
Spark Plug ………………….. Champion J-8
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ………………….. 0.030 (0.762)
Point Gap, in (mm) ………………….. 0.020 (0.508)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ………………….. 1.25 (4.70)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ………………….. 0.75 (0.70)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ………………….. 12
Battery CCA ………………….. 135
John Deere 70 Drivetrain
Drivetrain Type ………………….. 2WD 4×2
Transmission Model ………………….. Peerless 1200
Transmission Type ………………….. 3F/1R, Belt-driven gear
Number of Forward Gears ………………….. 3
Number of Reverse Gears ………………….. 1
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ………………….. 0.75 (0.7)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ………………….. 5.0 (8.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ………………….. 2.6 (4.2)
John Deere 70 Steering and Brakes
Steering Configuration ………………….. Front Steer
Steering System ………………….. Manual, sector and pinion type
Service Brake ………………….. Disc
John Deere 70 Dimensions and Weight
Front Tire Size ………………….. 13×5.0-6
Rear Tire Size ………………….. 18×5.0-8
Wheelbase, in (mm) ………………….. 42.5 (1070)
Length, in (mm) ………………….. 59 (1490)
Height, in (mm) ………………….. 37 (930)
Overall Width, in (mm) ………………….. 30.7 (770)
Weight, lb (kg) ………………….. 384 (175)
Mower Deck
Model ………………….. 34 inch Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type ………………….. Mid-mount
Number of Blade ………………….. Two
Cutting Width, in (mm) ………………….. 34 (860)
Cut Height, in (mm) ………………….. 1-4 (20-100)
Lifting Type ………………….. Manual