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John Deere 8970

Name: John Deere 8970
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 8970 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 400 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 8970 is a high-powered tractor, rated at 400 hp, which places it among the higher-powered machines in its class. Manufactured between 1993 and 1996, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through four-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. It has a listed weight of 31879 to 33655 pounds. This tractor is designed for large-scale operations, covering areas of approximately 1,500 acres or more.

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

Rated power

400 hp

Max power

234.1 kW

Weight

31879 to 33655 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

95 rows

Recorded power

400 hp

Recorded weight

14460 kg

Transmissions

12-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1993-1996

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Original price was $144,175 in 1993Reference

Four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Articulated power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Sound-Gard cab standard.Reference

Engine

Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)298.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)234.1 kWReference

CumminsReference

turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke140 x 152 mmReference

Power (gross)298.3 kWReference

Air cleanerdual paper elements with aspiratorReference

Compression14.0:1Reference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity34.1 LReference

Coolant capacity68.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed264.3 kWReference

Max power234.1 kWReference

Transmission

12-speed partially synchronizedReference

24-speed two-speed power shiftReference

12-speed full power shiftReference

TransmissionSyncroReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference

ClutchPermaClutch hydraulic wet discReference

Three synchronized gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D).Reference

TransmissionPowrSyncReference

Typetwo-speed power shiftReference

Gears24 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Six gears (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges.Reference

TransmissionPower ShiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears12 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)252.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)264.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system143.8 LReference

Typeclosed center pressure compensatedReference

Capacity143.8 LReference

Pressure174.4 barReference

Rear valves3 to 5Reference

Pump flow169.6 lpmReference

SCV flow126.0 lpmReference

Rear PTOindependent (optional)Reference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed293.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel832.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase340 cmReference

Weight31879 to 33655 poundsReference

Front tire24.5R-32Reference

Rear tire24.5R-32Reference

Ag front24.5R-32Reference

Ag front30.5-32Reference

Ag front20.8R-38Reference

Ag front710/70R38Reference

Ag front20.8R-42Reference

Ag front18.4R-46Reference

Ag rear24.5R-32Reference

Ag rear30.5-32Reference

Ag rear20.8R-38Reference

Ag rear710/70R38Reference

Ag rear20.8R-42Reference

Ag rear18.4R-46Reference

Length683 cmReference

Shipping weight14460 kgReference

Operating weight15265 kgReference

Front axle110 by 3251 mmReference

Rear axle110 by 3251 mmReference

8970 Serial Number Location

Left side of tractor hinge.Reference

8970 Serial Numbers

19931001Reference

19941991Reference

19952995Reference

19966001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Batteries3Reference

Battery CCA925Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel PowrSync 4WDOctober 26 - December 1, 1993Link: OCED Tractor Test 1673 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use78.3 l/hourReference

Fuel use81.4 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use76.1 l/hourReference

Max pull15559 kgReference

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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