John Deere 870 P-Tier

Name: John Deere 870 P-Tier
Brand: John Deere

Configuration: Standard tandem-drive motor grader, 4.27 m × 686 mm × 25 mm moldboard, 17.5R25 L2 tires, low-profile ROPS/FOPS cab, full fuel, 79 kg operator; PowerTech PSS 9.0L EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V (FT4 column; doc also lists Tier 3).

22 sourced values · Sources: John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	≈ 8,890 mm
B	Overall height	≈ 3,180 mm
C	Wheelbase	≈ 6,160 mm
D	Ground clearance	587 mm
E	Overall width	≈ 2,640 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	≈ 2,160 mm

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	17,114 kg	Published: 17,114 kg John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Full fuel, 4.27 m × 686 mm × 25 mm moldboard, 17.5R25 L2 tires, 79 kg operator, FT4. Typical with front push block, rear ripper/scarifier and other equipment: 20 654 kg.
Max gross (laden) weight	24,948 kg	Published: 24,948 kg John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Maximum operating weight.

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	≈ 8,890 mm	Published: 8.89 m John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension G overall length. With push block and ripper 9.99 m.
Overall width	≈ 2,640 mm	Published: 2.64 m John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension J overall width with 17.5R25 tires.
Overall height	≈ 3,180 mm	Published: 3.18 m John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension A height to top of cab.
Wheelbase	≈ 6,160 mm	Published: 6.16 m John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension F. Tandem axle spacing 1.54 m.
Track gauge / tread	≈ 2,160 mm	Published: 2.16 m John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Wheel tread on ground, 17.5R25 tires.
Ground clearance	587 mm	Published: 587 mm John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Front axle, 17.5R25 tires.
Turning radius	≈ 7,210 mm	Published: 7.21 m John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Front steer and articulation; articulation 22° right and left.

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, articulated frame, 4WD tandem rear drive	Published: Wheeled, articulated frame, 4WD tandem rear drive John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Front axle oscillation 32° total, wheel lean 20° each direction.
Number of axles	3	Published: 3 John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Front axle plus tandem rear.
Wheels (count)	6	Published: 6 John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size	17.5R25	Published: 17.5R25 John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Standard per weight basis.

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Ground pressure	Not published	John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.

Axle loads

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	4,573 kg	Published: 4,573 kg John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Front, operating weight distribution, FT4.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)	12,541 kg	Published: 12,541 kg John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Rear tandem, FT4.
Axle load, front (laden/max)	Not published	John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published; front 6035 with push block and ripper/scarifier.
Axle load, rear (laden/max)	Not published	John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published; rear 14619 with push block and ripper/scarifier.

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	John Deere PowerTech PSS 9.0L	Published: John Deere PowerTech PSS 9.0L John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V, 6 cylinders.
Net power	168 kW	Published: 168 kW John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Net engine power gear 1; range 168–209 kW (gears 1–8).
Gross power	Not published	John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published; net power by gear only.
Displacement	9 L	Published: 9 L John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated speed	Not published	John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published as rated speed; travel speeds quoted at 2,180 rpm.

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	218 L/min	Published: 218 L/min John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Maximum pump flow, PCLS variable-displacement piston pump.
System / relief pressure	≈ 19 MPa	Published: 18,961 kPa John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Maximum system pressure (2,750 psi).

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max travel speed	45 km/h	Published: 45 km/h John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Gear 8 forward, no tire slip at 2,180 rpm, 17.5R25 tires.
Blade / moldboard width	≈ 4,270 mm	Published: 4.27 m John Deere 870 P-Tier 4WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications MG870PAU (26-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/motor-graders/870-p-tier-motor-grader-oda2merx (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Moldboard base length.

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