John Deere 70 row crop gas

The John Deere 70 replaced the "G". The 70 was built from 1953 till 1956. In 1957 it was replaced by the 720. It was  built in high crop, row crop and wheatland variations and offered with diesel, lp gas and gasoline engines. In 1955 the 70 sold for $2700. The gasoline engine measured 379 cubic inches and produced 45 hp. Our 70 is equipped with the factory round wide front axle and standard pto. The serial  number is # 7020821 making it a 1955 model. We bought our 70 in Neche N.D. and drove it home to Crystal City.