You can find a detailed comparison of the John Deere 8850 and the John Deere 8970 below. You can also click on the model names in the first row to view more specifications for each model.
Weight
John Deere 885037699.0 lbs
John Deere 897033653.5 lbs
Horsepower
John Deere 8850370.1 HP
John Deere 8970400.2 HP
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Farm Tractor |
| Horsepower | 370.1 HP | 400.2 HP |
| Lift Capacity | 10251.5 lbs | — |
| Length | 257.5 in. | 268.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 132.7 in. | 133.9 in. |
| Max. Travel Speed | Forward: 20.2 MPH Reverse: 13.2 MPH | — |
| Weight | 37699.0 lbs | 33653.5 lbs |
| Working Pressure | — | 2530.0 psi |
| Pump Flow | 44.0 GPM | 44.8 GPM |
| Transmission Type | Partial power shift with Perma-Clutch wet discs clutch | Full power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch |
| Drawbar Category | IV/IVN | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Articulated power |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center constant-pressure | Closed center pressure compensated |
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