Tractor · 1993Unverified
John Deere 8970
John Deere 8970 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 400 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
400 hp
Max power
234.1 kW
Weight
31879 to 33655 pounds
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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.