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John Deere 4960 vs John Deere 8300

Verdict: John Deere 4960 vs John Deere 8300

The John Deere 4960 and the John Deere 8300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 203 hp. John Deere 8300 is the lighter machine (17,030 kg vs 18,978 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8300 is the newer design (1995 vs 1992). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 4960 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8300 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
203 hp
203 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Standard transmission.Reference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
131.6 kWReference
133.9 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
116 x 121 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
Compression
15.5:1Reference
15.1:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
75.0 LReference
140.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
30.3 LReference
27.3 LReference
Max power
131.6 kWReference
133.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
151.2 kWReference
151.3 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
149.1 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
156.6 kWReference
167.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
74.9 LReference
140.0 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
74.9 LReference
140.0 LReference
Pressure
174.4 barReference
200.0 barReference
Rear valves
3 or 4Reference
Pump flow
115.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
3/3NReference
III/IIINReference
Control
electrohydraulic draft sensingReference
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
Rear lift
5340 kgReference
7098 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
SCV flow
113.6 lpmReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
Capacities
Fuel
386.1 LReference
511.0 LReference
Front hubs
3.0 LReference
Front diff.
10.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
297 cmReference
Weight
18978 to 19000 poundsReference
17030 to 19422 poundsReference
Width
300 cmReference
Height
301 cmReference
305 cmReference
Front axle
Caster/Action MFWDReference
Rear tread
152 to 340 cmReference
Shipping
8608 kgReference
Operating
8618 kgReference
8809 kgReference
Ballasted
11188 kgReference
11897 kgReference
2WD Wheelbase
311 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
294 cmReference
Front tire
11.00-24Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4R46Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46Reference
Length
524 cmReference
Ground clearance
58 cmReference
118.5 rear axle
110 by 3010 mmReference
2WD Front tread
152 to 213 cmReference
4WD Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
2WD Shipping
7724 kgReference
4WD Shipping
8402 kgReference
John Deere 4960 attachments
4960 Serial Numbers
1992
1001Reference
1993
4535Reference
1994
7901Reference
Location:
Rear of transmissionReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
120Reference
140Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
42.0 l/hourReference
43.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
10757 kgReference
11601 kgReference
8300 Serial Number Location
8300 Serial Numbers
1995
1001Reference
1996
5001Reference
1997
10001Reference
1998
20001Reference
1999
24001Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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