Production

Who manufactured the John Deere 8960 and where?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
• Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Original price: $142,000 (1989)

Horsepower

What are the horsepower specifications of the John Deere 8960?

• Engine: 370 hp / 275.9 kW
• PTO (claimed): 332 hp / 247.6 kW
• Drawbar (tested): 308.26 hp / 229.9 kW
• PTO (tested): 337.42 hp / 251.6 kW

Engine

What powers the John Deere 8960?

• Engine: Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 8960?

• Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
• Steering: articulated power
• Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
• Cab: Sound-Gard Cab standard
• Transmissions:
  • 12-speed partially synchronized
  • 24-speed partial power shift
  • 12-speed full power shift

Capacity

What are the capacities of the John Deere 8960?

• Fuel: 220 gal / 832.7 L
• Hydraulic system: 47 gal / 177.9 L

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications of the John Deere 8960?

• Type: closed-center pressure compensated
• Capacity: 47 gal / 177.9 L
• Valves: 3
• Pump flow: 39.6 gpm / 149.9 lpm
• SCV flow: 33.3 gpm / 126.0 lpm

Tractor hitch

What are the rear hitch specifications of the John Deere 8960?

• Rear Type: IV
• Rear lift: 13966 lbs / 6334 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO details of the John Deere 8960?

• Rear PTO: independent
• Rear RPM: 1000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the John Deere 8960?

• Wheelbase: 134 inches / 340 cm
• Weight: 35115 lbs / 15928 kg
• Front tire: 20.8R-38
• Rear tire: 20.8R-38

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 8960?

• Ground: negative
• Charging system: alternator
• Charging amps: 120
• Batteries: 3
• Battery CCA: 925
• Battery volts: 12