John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Specs

Category: Mowers ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 8700A PrecisionCut™ ➔

Certification

John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Certification specifications
Type	ANSI B71.4-2012 - Starting 2026

Controls

John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Controls specifications
Forward/Reverse	2-pedal - Starting 2026
Mower Lift	One-touch single handle - Starting 2026
Operator Display	TechControl Display: Located on CommandARM; displays machine warnings, on-board electrical diagnostics; service timers on large easy to read screen; quick on the go settings for mow and transport speed; Turn Speed; LoadMatch™ and ON/OFF Cruise Control Use selection: all settings are passcode protected - Starting 2026
Parking Brake	Electric switch on CommandARM for internal wet disk brakes - Starting 2026
PTO	Electric switch on CommandARM - Starting 2026
Seat	Suspension seat with seat belts and arm rest; fore/aft adjustment; weight and lumbar adjustment - Starting 2026
Storage	Cup holder; two-way radio; large operator storage located on left hand side of operator station - Starting 2026
Throttle	Automatic controls with AutoPedal foot controls; manual control through TechControl display - Starting 2026
Tilt Steering	Left foot operated for easy adjustment - Starting 2026

Cutting Units

John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Cutting Units specifications
Cutting Unit Size	Quick Adjust QA7 - Starting 2026
Cutting Width	100.00 in (254.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Frequency of clip (FOC Reels) OR Blade tip speed (decks)	10 Blade: 1.06 mm/km/h (0.067 in./mph); 8 Blade: 1.33 mm/km/h (0.084 in./mph) - Starting 2026
Height-Of-Cut	Ten-blade QA7: 6.3-50.8 mm (0.25-2.0 in.); Eight-blade QA7: 6.3-50.8 mm (0.25-2.0 in.) - Starting 2026
Number	5 - Starting 2026
Reel Diameter	7.00 in (17.78 cm) - Starting 2026
Rollers	Front and rear: 7.6 mm (3 in.) - Starting 2026

Dimensions

John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Dimensions specifications
Ground Speed - Mowing	8.00 mph (12.87 kph) - Starting 2026
Ground Speed - Reverse	6.00 mph (9.66 kph) - Starting 2026
Ground Speed - Transport	12.00 mph (19.31 kph) - Starting 2026
Height With ROPS	88.00 in (223.52 cm) - Starting 2026
Length	127.00 in (322.58 cm) - Starting 2026
Mowing Position Width	287 cm (113 in.) - Starting 2026

Engine

John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Engine specifications
Air Cleaner	2-stage dry element - Starting 2026
Compliant Emission Regulation	Tier 4 - Starting 2026
Cooling System	Liquid centrifugal pump; forward machine location for optimum cooling - Starting 2026
Cylinders	4 - Starting 2026
Displacement	127.60 cu in (2,090.99 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Fuel	Diesel Up to B20 compliant - Starting 2026
Maximum Engine Power	2800.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Type	Direct inject turbocharged diesel - Starting 2026

Fuel Economy

John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Fuel Economy specifications
Actual Fuel Usage Will Vary Depending On Course Conditions, Operation, Turf And Fuel Quality	25% load: 3.63 L/hr (0.96 gph); 40% load: 5.64 L/hr (1.49 gph); 50% load: 6.85 L/hr (1.81 gph) - Starting 2026

Key Specs

John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Key Specs specifications
Cutting Unit Size	22.00 in (55.88 cm) - Starting 2026
Cutting Width	100.00 in (254.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Drive Pump	Tandem gear pump - Starting 2026
Frequency of clip (FOC Reels) OR Blade tip speed (decks)	10 Blade: 1.06 mm/km/h (0.067 in./mph); 8 Blade: 1.33 mm/km/h (0.084 in./mph) - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure	10 psi - Starting 2026
Ground Speed - Mowing	8.00 mph (12.87 kph) - Starting 2026
Height-Of-Cut	Ten-blade QA7: 6.3-50.8 mm (0.25-2.0 in.); Eight-blade QA7: 6.3-50.8 mm (0.25-2.0 in.) - Starting 2026
Maximum Engine Power	55.10 hp (41.09 kw) - Starting 2026
Operator Display	TechControl Display: Located on CommandARM; displays machine warnings, on-board electrical diagnostics; service timers on large easy to read screen; quick on the go settings for mow and transport speed; Turn Speed; LoadMatch™ and ON/OFF Cruise Control Use selection: all settings are passcode protected - Starting 2026
Reel Diameter	7.00 in (17.78 cm) - Starting 2026
Throttle	Automatic controls with AutoPedal foot controls; manual control through TechControl display - Starting 2026

Operating Weight

John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Operating Weight specifications
Cutting Units Lowered	Eight-blade QA7 cutting units lowered: 1254 kg (2765 lb) - Starting 2026

Sound Levels

John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Sound Levels specifications
Attachments Installed	FTCs, reels engaged - Starting 2026
Measuring Standard	ISO 11201 - Starting 2026

Vehicle

John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Vehicle specifications
Brakes	Internal hydraulic wet disc brakes with dynamic braking through closed loop hydrostatic system - Starting 2026
Drive Pump	Tandem gear pump - Starting 2026
Front Drive Tires	26.5x14-12 turf - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.00 gal (60.56 l) - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure	10 psi - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System Capacity	10.00 gal (37.85 l) - Starting 2026
ROPS	Standard; meets ISO 21299 Standard - Starting 2026
Steering	Hydraulic power with double acting steering cylinder - Starting 2026
Steering Tires	20x12X10-8 turf - Starting 2026

Warranty

John Deere 8700A PrecisionCut™ Mower Warranty specifications
Type	Two-year limited - Starting 2026

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