SPECS / COMPARISON
Case 970 vs John Deere 4040
A detailed comparison of the Case 970 and the John Deere 4040. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Case 97064.1 kW (86.0 HP)
John Deere 404074.7 kW (100.1 HP)
Weight
Case 9705075.0 kg (Gas manual: 10048.7 lbs (4558.0 kg) Power-Shift diesel: 11188.4 lbs)
John Deere 40404760.0 kg (10494.0 lbs)
| Specification | Case 970 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 4040 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 64.1 kW (86.0 HP) | 74.7 kW (100.1 HP) |
| Weight | 5075.0 kg (Gas manual: 10048.7 lbs (4558.0 kg) Power-Shift diesel: 11188.4 lbs) | 4760.0 kg (10494.0 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Partial power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Full power shift |
| Pump Flow | 60.6 LPM (16.0 GPM) | 87.1 LPM (23.0 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1970-1978 | 1978-1982 |
| Engine Model | J.I. Case | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 6571 cc (401.0 cu in.) | 6620 cc (404.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.49 cm (4.13 in.) | 10.79 cm (4.25 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 12.09 cm (4.76 in.) |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 RPM | 540 /1.000 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2000 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Battery | One 12V , Two 12V | Two 6V, CCA: 850A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Wheelbase | 274.0 cm (107.9 in.) | 264.0 cm (103.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 189.3 l (50.0 gal) | 140.0 l (37.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 36.0 l (9.5 gal) | 22.7 l (6.0 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Range Power Shif | John Deere Powershift |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic dry disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | II/I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station or Cab | Sound-Gard Cab |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 10.00-16 | Ag: 9.5L-15 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4-38 | Ag: 15.5-38 |
| Total Flow | 90.8 LPM (24.0 GPM) | — |
| Steering Flow | 30.3 LPM (8.0 GPM) | — |
| Lift Capacity | — | 2447.0 kg (4314.4 lbs (1957.0 kg) 5394.7 lbs) |
| Length | — | 389.0 cm (153.1 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Independent |
| Height | — | 278.0 cm (Cab Height: 109.4 in.) |
| Oil Capacity | — | 16.1 l (4.3 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 51.1 l (13.5 gal) |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 8.8 km/h (Forward: 17.5 MPH (28.2 km/h) Reverse: 5.5 MPH) |
| Differential Lock | — | Pedal-actuated hydraulic |
| Hydraulic Type | — | Closed center |
| Valves | — | 1 or 2 |
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