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John Deere 1070

1989–199838 HPdieselfarm
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
6
2 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power38 HP
Engine (kW)28 kW
Fuel Typediesel
Transmissionpartially synchronized
Categoryfarm
Production Years1989–1998

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

6 reported
2 high2 low2 medium
Clutch pedal not disengaging after replacement
high

After replacing the dual clutch, the clutch pedal stopped disengaging the clutch properly. Adjustment of pedal play did not resolve the issue.

transmission
Clutch pedal stopped disengaging after replacement
high

After replacing the dual clutch, the clutch pedal stopped disengaging the clutch properly. Adjusting the pedal play did not resolve the issue. User seeks adjustment options through side access port.

transmission
PTO grinds and disengages under load
medium

After dual clutch and PTO clutch replacement, PTO engages/disengages smoothly unloaded but grinds severely under load (when hooked to 1200 mower). Operator must physically hold PTO lever up to keep engaged. Excessive play in PTO lever noted. Tractor shakes during operation.

pto
PTO grinding and disengagement under load
medium

After dual clutch replacement, PTO engages/disengages smoothly when unloaded but grinds severely under load (when connected to 1200 tow-behind mower). PTO lever requires manual holding to stay engaged and exhibits shaking. Excessive play noted in PTO lever.

pto
1070 clutch adjustments
low

I have an old JD 1070 which I replaced the dual clutch on last month. It seemed to be working nicely, my grounds guys have not had any issues with the PTO, transmission, anything up until a few days ago, the clutch pedal stopped disengaging the clutch.. I adjusted the pedal and got a lot of the play out of it to see if that would help disengage it a little more but I don't think it made much of a difference. Is there any adjustments I can do through the side access port? Unfortunately I don't have a 1070 service manual. Just curious if there's anything in here I can adjust or if anyone else had a better idea, Id appreciate any help!

Transmission
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Market Value

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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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