John Deere 8970 Details

What are the manufacturing details?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
• Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Original price: $144,175 (1993)

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the John Deere 8970?

• Engine (gross): 400 hp (298.3 kW)
• PTO (claimed): 339 hp (252.8 kW)
• Drawbar (tested): 313.92 hp (234.1 kW)
• PTO (tested): 354.45 hp (264.3 kW)

Engine

What type of engine does the John Deere 8970 have?

• Engine: Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel

Mechanical

What are the mechanical specifications?

• Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
• Final drives: inboard planetary
• Steering: articulated power
• Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
• Cab: Sound-Gard cab standard
• Transmissions:
  • 12-speed partially synchronized
  • 24-speed two-speed power shift
  • 12-speed full power shift

Capacity

What are the fuel and hydraulic capacities?

• Fuel: 220 gal (832.7 L)
• Hydraulic system: 38 gal (143.8 L)

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications?

• Type: closed center pressure compensated
• Capacity: 38 gal (143.8 L)
• Pressure: 2530 psi (174.4 bar)
• Rear valves: 3 to 5
• Pump flow: 44.8 gpm (169.6 lpm)
• SCV flow: 33.3 gpm (126.0 lpm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications?

• Rear PTO: independent (optional)
• Clutch: hydraulic wet disc
• Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications?

• Wheelbase: 134 inches (340 cm)
• Weight: 31879 to 33655 pounds
• Front tire: 24.5R-32
• Rear tire: 24.5R-32

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications?

• Ground: negative
• Batteries: 3
• Battery CCA: 925
• Battery volts: 12