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Tractor · 1992Unverified

John Deere 4960

Name: John Deere 4960
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 4960 — Row-Crop tractor · 203 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 4960 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 203 hp, positioning it at the more powerful end of its class. Available from 1992 to 1994, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with mechanical front-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The operating weight of the 4960 ranges from 18978 to 19000 pounds. It is suitable for operations covering an area of 600–1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

203 hp

Max power

156.6 kW

Weight

18978 to 19000 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

80 rows

Recorded power

203 hp

Transmissions

15-speed full power shift

Production years

1992-1994

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Sound-Gard cab standard.Reference

Engine

John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (tested)131.6 kWReference

John DeereReference

turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inline valve-in-headReference

Displacement7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementReference

Compression15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity30.3 LReference

Max power156.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed151.2 kWReference

Max power131.6 kWReference

Transmission

15-speed full power shiftReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Power ShiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears15 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity75.0 LReference

Standard transmission.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)149.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)156.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system74.9 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity74.9 LReference

Pressure174.4 barReference

Rear valves3 or 4Reference

Pump flow115.8 lpmReference

Rear Type3/3NReference

Controlelectrohydraulic draft sensingReference

Rear lift4554 kgReference

Rear lift5340 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel386.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase300 cmReference

Wheelbase297 cmReference

Weight18978 to 19000 poundsReference

Width300 cmReference

Height301 cmReference

Front axle2WDReference

Front axleCaster/Action MFWDReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axleReference

Rear tread152 to 340 cmReference

Shipping8608 kgReference

Operating8618 kgReference

Ballasted11188 kgReference

John Deere 4960 attachments

front-end loaderReference

4960 Serial Numbers

Location:Rear of transmissionReference

19921001Reference

19934535Reference

19947901Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps120Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA925Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel Powershift 4WDApril 1 - June 1, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1622 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use41.3 l/hourReference

Fuel use41.6 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use42.0 l/hourReference

Gear 12 used for power test.Reference

Max pull10757 kgReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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