SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 8870 vs John Deere 8960
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 8870 and the John Deere 8960. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 8870261.1 kW (350.1 HP)
John Deere 8960276.0 kW (370.1 HP)
Weight
John Deere 887015935.0 kg (35130.6 lbs)
John Deere 896015930.0 kg (35119.6 lbs)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 88706795.0 kg (14980.4 lbs)
John Deere 89606335.0 kg (13966.3 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 8870 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 8960Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Farm Tractor |
| Horsepower | 261.1 kW (350.1 HP) | 276.0 kW (370.1 HP) |
| Weight | 15935.0 kg (35130.6 lbs) | 15930.0 kg (35119.6 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 6795.0 kg (14980.4 lbs) | 6335.0 kg (13966.3 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Full power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch |
| Length | 683.0 cm (268.9 in.) | 683.0 cm (268.9 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 169.6 LPM (44.8 GPM) | 149.9 LPM (39.6 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1993-1996 | 1989-1993 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | Cummins |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 10143 cc (619.0 cu in.) | 14010 cc (854.9 cu in.) |
| Bore | 13.00 cm (5.12 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 |
| Rear PTO Speed | 1.000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 15.75:1 | 14.0:1 |
| Battery | Two 12V, CCA 925A | Three 12V, CCA 925A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Wheelbase | 340.0 cm (133.9 in.) | 340.0 cm (133.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 832.7 l (220.0 gal) | 832.7 l (220.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 32.0 l (8.5 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 54.9 l (14.5 gal) | 68.1 l (18.0 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 143.8 l (38.0 gal) | 177.9 l (47.0 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Power Shift | John Deere Power Shift |
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary | — |
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 articulated 4WD | 4×4 articulated 4WD |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet discs | Hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | III | IV |
| Cabin Type | Sound-Gard cab | Sound-Gard Cab |
| Hitch Type | Draft sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Articulated power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 24.5R-32 | Ag: 20.8R-38 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 24.5R-32 | Ag: 20.8R-38 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center pressure compensated | Closed-center pressure compensated |
| SCV Flow | 126.1 LPM (33.3 GPM) | 126.1 LPM (33.3 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | 174.4 bar (2530.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 3 to 5 | 3 |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 9.8 km/h (Forward: 20.3 MPH (32.6 km/h) Reverse: 6.1 MPH) |
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