John Deere 8970 Tractor (1996)

Manufacturer:John Deere

Price:144,175(USD)

Series:8070 Series

Model:8970

Equipment Type: Four-wheel Drive 4WD Tractors

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 8970 tractor is part of the John Deere's 8070 Series. The 8970 is a kind of Four-wheel Drive 4WD Tractors and that is often used for Agriculture Tractors operations. The engine of the 8970 tractor offers . This configuration gives better real-world usability.