John Deere 8970 Tractor (1996)

Manufacturer:John Deere

Price:144,175(USD)

Series:8070 Series

Model:8970

Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Full Specifications

OCED TRACTOR TEST 1673 2

Description
Diesel PowrSync 4WD October 26 - December 1, 1993 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1673 file PTO performance Drawbar performance
Power at rated engine speed
354.45hp / 264.3kW
Fuel use
20.1gal/hour / 76.1l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
393.39hp / 293.4kW
Max power
313.92hp / 234.1kW
Max pull
34,302lbs / 15559kg

JOHN DEERE 8970 POWER

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

ENGINE DETAIL

Description
Cummins turbocharged aftercooled diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement
855ci / 14.0L
Bore/Stroke
5.50x6.00inches / 140x 152mm
Power (gross)
400hp / 298.3kW
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspirator
Compression
14.0:1
Rated RPM
2100
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
36qts / 34.1L
Coolant capacity
72qts / 68.1L

JOHN DEERE 8970 ENGINE

Description
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel

TRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW

Description
12-speed partially synchronized 24-speed two-speed power shift 12-speed full power shift

TRANSMISSION 1

Transmission
Syncro
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
PermaClutch hydraulic wet disc
Description
Three synchronized gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D)

TRANSMISSION 2

Transmission
PowrSync
Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Description
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

TRANSMISSION 3

Transmission
Power Shift
Type
full power shift
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc

MECHANICAL

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

Fuel
220gal / 832.7L
Hydraulic system
38gal / 143.8L

HYDRAULICS

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

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)

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

JOHN DEERE 8970 TIRES

Ag front
24.5R-32 / 30.5-32 / 20.8R-38 / 710/70R38 / 20.8R-42 / 18.4R-46
Ag rear
24.5R-32 / 30.5-32 / 20.8R-38 / 710/70R38 / 20.8R-42 / 18.4R-46

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase
134inches / 340cm
Length
268.9inches / 683cm
Shiping weight
31,879lbs / 14460kg
Operating weight
33,655lbs / 15265kg
Front axle
4.331 by 128inches / 110by 3251mm
Rear axle
4.331 by 128inches / 110by 3251mm

DIMENSIONS & TIRES

Wheelbase
134inches / 340cm
Weight
31879 to 33655 pounds
Front tire
24.5R-32
Rear tire
24.5R-32

8970 SERIAL NUMBERS

Location
Left side of tractor hinge
1993
1001
1994
1991
1995
2995
1996
6001

ELECTRICAL

Ground
negative
Batteries
3
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12

About John Deere Tractor

The John Deere 8970 tractor is part of the 9R tractor series. The 8970 is a Four-wheel Drive 4WD Tractors type, which is used mostly in the Agriculture Tractors. The 8970 tractor is equipped by a engine. This setup is more practical in the real world.

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