John Deere 1070 vs Nichols-Shepard 35-70

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1070

John Deere 1070

38 HP · 1989–1998

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Nichols-Shepard 35-70

Nichols-Shepard 35-70

38 HP · 1913–1920

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1070 and the Nichols-Shepard 35-70 deliver the same power: 38 HP.
  • The John Deere 1070 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1913 for the Nichols-Shepard 35-70.
  • The Nichols-Shepard 35-70 is heavier: 13608 kg versus 1351 kg for the John Deere 1070.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1070Nichols-Shepard 35-70
Power38 HP38 HP
Production years1989–19981913–1920
FuelKerosene
Cylinders2
Displacement1.9 L39.7 L
Weight1 351 kg13 608 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD2WD
TransmissionPartial power shiftGear
Gears (fwd/rev)9 / 3
Rear lift capacity916 kg
Wheelbase175 cm
Length312 cm563 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1070 or the Nichols-Shepard 35-70?

The John Deere 1070 and the Nichols-Shepard 35-70 deliver the same power: 38 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1070 or the Nichols-Shepard 35-70?

The John Deere 1070 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1913 for the Nichols-Shepard 35-70.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1070 or the Nichols-Shepard 35-70?

The Nichols-Shepard 35-70 is heavier: 13608 kg versus 1351 kg for the John Deere 1070.

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