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
The 8970 model tractor belongs to the John Deere 8070 Series. The 8970 is a Four-wheel Drive 4WD Tractors type, that is used mostly in Agriculture Tractors. The 8970 tractor features a engine. This setting improves usability in the real world.