Tractor · 1989Unverified
John Deere 8960
John Deere 8960 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 333 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
333 hp
Max power
250.1 kW
Weight
15928 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Original price was $142,000 in 1989Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Articulated power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Sound-Gard Cab standard.Reference
Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine275.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)229.9 kWReference
CumminsReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke140 x 152 mmReference
Power275.9 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elements with aspiratorReference
Compression14.0:1Reference
Rated RPM1900Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity68.1 LReference
Max power250.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed248.6 kWReference
Max power229.9 kWReference
Max power251.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed247.8 kWReference
Max power225.2 kWReference
Transmission
12-speed partially synchronizedReference
24-speed partial power shiftReference
12-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionJohn Deere SyncroReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
Three speeds (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between speeds.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere PowrSyncReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears24 forward and 6 reverseReference
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
TransmissionJohn Deere Power ShiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)247.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)251.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system177.9 LReference
Typeclosed-center pressure compensatedReference
Capacity177.9 LReference
Valves3Reference
Pump flow149.9 lpmReference
SCV flow126.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIVReference
Rear lift6334 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel832.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase340 cmReference
Weight15928 kgReference
Front tire20.8R-38Reference
Rear tire20.8R-38Reference
Ag front20.8R-38Reference
Ag rear20.8R-38Reference
Length683 cmReference
Operating weight15928 kgReference
8960 Serial Number Location
Data plate behind left-side stepReference
8960 Serial Numbers
19891001Reference
19901501Reference
19912501Reference
19922937Reference
19934449Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps120Reference
Batteries3Reference
Battery CCA925Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
OECD 1625: diesel Powrsync 4WDReference
OECD 1632: diesel Power Shift 4WDReference
Diesel Powrsync 4WDMay 1 - June 1, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1625 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use72.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use73.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull15631 kgReference
Diesel Power Shift 4WDSeptember 1 - October 1, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1632 fileReference
Fuel use73.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use74.2 l/hourReference
Gear 6 used for power test.Reference
Max pull15836 kgReference
Gear 1 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.