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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)
SpecificationCase 970Case 970Agricultural TractorsJohn Deere 4040John Deere 4040Agricultural Tractors
Tractor TypeRow-Crop TractorRow-Crop Tractor
Horsepower64.1 kW (86.0 HP)74.7 kW (100.1 HP)
Weight5075.0 kg (Gas manual: 10048.7 lbs (4558.0 kg) Power-Shift diesel: 11188.4 lbs)4760.0 kg (10494.0 lbs)
Transmission TypePartial power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutchFull power shift
Pump Flow60.6 LPM (16.0 GPM)87.1 LPM (23.0 GPM)
Years Made1970-19781978-1982
Engine ModelJ.I. CaseJohn Deere
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement6571 cc (401.0 cu in.)6620 cc (404.0 cu in.)
Bore10.49 cm (4.13 in.)10.79 cm (4.25 in.)
Stroke12.70 cm (5.00 in.)12.09 cm (4.76 in.)
Rear PTO Speed540 /1000 RPM540 /1.000 RPM
Rated RPM2000 RPM—
Compression Ratio16.5:116.7:1
BatteryOne 12V , Two 12VTwo 6V, CCA: 850A
StarterElectricElectric
Wheelbase274.0 cm (107.9 in.)264.0 cm (103.9 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity189.3 l (50.0 gal)140.0 l (37.0 gal)
Coolant Capacity36.0 l (9.5 gal)22.7 l (6.0 gal)
Transmission ModelRange Power ShifJohn Deere Powershift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse8 forward and 4 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
BrakesDifferential hydraulic dry discDifferential hydraulic wet disc
Drawbar CategoryIIII/I
Cabin TypeOpen operator station or CabSound-Gard Cab
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower
Front TiresAg: 10.00-16Ag: 9.5L-15
Rear TiresAg: 18.4-38Ag: 15.5-38
Total Flow90.8 LPM (24.0 GPM)—
Steering Flow30.3 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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