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John Deere 8960 vs John Deere 9520T
Verdict: John Deere 8960 vs John Deere 9520T
The John Deere 8960 and the John Deere 9520T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 333 hp. John Deere 8960 is the lighter machine (15,928 kg vs 39,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 9520T is the newer design (2002 vs 1989). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
333 hp
333 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Six speeds (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between speeds 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
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crawlerReference
Steering
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electro-hydraulic powerReference
Engine
Engine
275.9 kWReference
335.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
229.9 kWReference
264.5 kWReference
Displacement
14.0 LReference
12.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 152 mmReference
127 x 165 mmReference
Power
275.9 kWReference
335.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspiratorReference
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Compression
14.0:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
1900Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
68.1 LReference
60.6 LReference
Max power
225.2 kWReference
264.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
247.8 kWReference
248.3 kWReference
Oil capacity
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230.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
247.6 kWReference
225.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
251.6 kWReference
277.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
177.9 LReference
104.1 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
177.9 LReference
104.1 LReference
Valves
3Reference
4 or 5Reference
Pump flow
149.9 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
SCV flow
126.0 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IVReference
III, IV/IVNReference
Rear lift
6334 kgReference
6552 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Total flow
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181.7 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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266.5 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
832.7 LReference
1211.2 LReference
Max capacity
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22680 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
340 cmReference
281 cmReference
Weight
15928 kgReference
39000 to 43410 poundsReference
Front tire
20.8R-38Reference
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Rear tire
20.8R-38Reference
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Ag front
20.8R-38Reference
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Ag rear
20.8R-38Reference
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Length
683 cmReference
683 cmReference
Operating weight
15928 kgReference
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Height (cab)
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345 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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351 cmReference
Ground clearance
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48 cmReference
Shipping
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17690 kgReference
Operating
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19690 kgReference
8960 Serial Number Location
8960 Serial Numbers
1989
1001Reference
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1990
1501Reference
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1991
2501Reference
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1992
2937Reference
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1993
4449Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
120Reference
140Reference
Batteries
3Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
74.2 l/hourReference
85.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
15836 kgReference
23050 kgReference
Variants
9520
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wheeled tractorReference
9520T Serial Number Location
John Deere 9520T Tracks
Width
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345 cmReference
Length on ground
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281 cmReference
Area on ground
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5.2 m²Reference
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.