1954 John Deere 70

This 1954 John Deere 70 tractor is a row-crop variant that underwent a refurbishment prior to being acquired by its current owner in 2024. Powered by a gasoline-fueled 380ci twin paired with a six-speed manual transmission, the tractor is finished in green with yellow accents and features a narrow-track front axle, weighted front hubs, a screen-style grille, work lights, rear half fenders, a rear power take-off, a belt pulley, and a pin hitch. This John Deere 70 is now offered at no reserve in Missouri with a bill of sale.

The model 70 tractor was introduced in 1953, supplanting the G as the largest row-crop Deere, and it remained so through the introduction of the 80 in 1955. The body and running gear of this example was reportedly repainted green with yellow John Deere graphics under prior ownership. Details include a screen-style grille, front and rear work lights, a black exhaust stack, and rear half fenders.

Yellow-finished steel wheels are mounted with 6.00-16″ Firestone Champion Guide Grip 3-Rib front and 13.6-38″ Firestone Super All Traction II 23 rear tires. Braking is provided by independent rear drums, and the tractor is equipped with a Roll-O-Matic narrow-track front axle and weighted front hubs.

The operator’s station features a green steel seat with black vinyl cushions and John Deere script across the back. Controls include a hand throttle, a clutch lever, and dual pedals for the individual rear brakes. The shift lever is centrally situated atop the transmission case.

The three-spoke steering wheel fronts a combination tachometer/speedometer and a body-color dash panel that houses gauges for coolant temperature, amperage, and oil pressure. The hour meter shows 100 hours of runtime, though total operating hours are unknown.

The gasoline-fueled 380ci twin was reportedly rebuilt under previous ownership. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.

The tractor is equipped with a pin hitch, a rear power take-off shaft, and a side-mounted belt pulley.