SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 8850 vs John Deere 8970
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 8850 and the John Deere 8970. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 8850276.0 kW (370.1 HP)
John Deere 8970298.4 kW (400.2 HP)
Weight
John Deere 885017100.0 kg (37699.0 lbs)
John Deere 897015265.0 kg (33653.5 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 8850 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 8970Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Farm Tractor |
| Horsepower | 276.0 kW (370.1 HP) | 298.4 kW (400.2 HP) |
| Weight | 17100.0 kg (37699.0 lbs) | 15265.0 kg (33653.5 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 4650.0 kg (10251.5 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Partial power shift with Perma-Clutch wet discs clutch | Full power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch |
| Length | 654.0 cm (257.5 in.) | 683.0 cm (268.9 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 166.6 LPM (44.0 GPM) | 169.6 LPM (44.8 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1982-1988 | 1993-1996 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | Cummins |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, V | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 |
| Displacement | 15658 cc (955.5 cu in.) | 14111 cc (861.1 cu in.) |
| Bore | 14.00 cm (5.51 in.) | 14.00 cm (5.51 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 15.19 cm (5.98 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch |
| Rear PTO Speed | 1.000 RPM | 1.000 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2100 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.0:1 |
| Battery | Three 12V, CCA: 625A | Three 12V, CCA 925A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Wheelbase | 337.0 cm (132.7 in.) | 340.0 cm (133.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 908.5 l (240.0 gal) | 832.7 l (220.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 48.3 l (12.8 gal) | 34.1 l (9.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 73.8 l (19.5 gal) | 68.1 l (18.0 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 172.2 l (45.5 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 172.2 l (45.5 gal) | 143.8 l (38.0 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Quad-Range | Power Shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 articulated 4WD | 4×4 articulated 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 21.2 km/h (Forward: 20.2 MPH (32.5 km/h) Reverse: 13.2 MPH) | — |
| Brakes | Power wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | IV/IVN | — |
| Cabin Type | Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning | Sound-Gard cab |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Articulated power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 20.8-38, 20.8-42, 23.1-34, 24.5-32, 30.5L-32 | Ag: 24.5R-32 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 20.8-38, 20.8-42, 23.1-34, 24.5-32, 30.5L-32 | Ag: 24.5R-32 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center constant-pressure | Closed center pressure compensated |
| Valves | 3 to 4 | 3 to 5 |
| Final Drive | — | Inboard planetary |
| Total Flow | — | 126.1 LPM (33.3 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | — | 174.4 bar (2530.0 psi) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.