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John Deere 8960 Specs
John Deere 8960 agricultural tractor specifications: tractor type Farm Tractor, horsepower 276.0 kW, weight 15930.0 kg, lift capacity 6335.0 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | |
| Horsepower | 276.0 kW | 370.1 HP |
| Weight | 15930.0 kg | 35119.6 lbs |
| Lift Capacity | 6335.0 kg | 13966.3 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch | |
| Length | 683.0 cm | 268.9 in. |
| Pump Flow | 149.9 LPM | 39.6 GPM |
| Years Made | 1989-1993 | |
| Engine Model | Cummins | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Displacement | 14010 cc | 854.9 cu in. |
| Bore | 14.00 cm | 5.51 in. |
| Stroke | 15.19 cm | 5.98 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 1000 RPM | |
| Rated RPM | 1900 RPM | |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 | |
| Battery | Three 12V, CCA 925A | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Wheelbase | 340.0 cm | 133.9 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 832.7 l | 220.0 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 68.1 l | 18.0 gal |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 177.9 l | 47.0 gal |
| Transmission Model | John Deere Power Shift | |
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×4 articulated 4WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 9.8 km/h | Forward: 20.3 MPH (32.6 km/h) Reverse: 6.1 MPH |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | |
| Drawbar Category | IV | |
| Cabin Type | Sound-Gard Cab | |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | |
| Front Tires | Ag: 20.8R-38 | |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 20.8R-38 | |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed-center pressure compensated | |
| SCV Flow | 126.1 LPM | 33.3 GPM |
| Valves | 3 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
