SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 8970 vs Claas 95E
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 8970 and the Claas 95E. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 8970298.4 kW (400.2 HP)
Claas 95E305.8 kW (410.1 HP)
Weight
John Deere 897015265.0 kg (33653.5 lbs)
Claas 95E16100.0 kg (35494.4 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 8970 Agricultural Tractors | Claas 95E Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Agricultural Crawler Tractor |
| Horsepower | 298.4 kW (400.2 HP) | 305.8 kW (410.1 HP) |
| Weight | 15265.0 kg (33653.5 lbs) | 16100.0 kg (35494.4 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Full power shift |
| Length | 683.0 cm (268.9 in.) | — |
| Pump Flow | 169.6 LPM (44.8 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1993-1996 | 1998-2001 |
| Engine Model | Cummins | Caterpillar |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 14111 cc (861.1 cu in.) | 11950 cc (729.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 14.00 cm (5.51 in.) | 13.00 cm (5.12 in.) |
| Stroke | 15.19 cm (5.98 in.) | 15.01 cm (5.91 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 1.000 RPM | 1.000 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2100 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Battery | Three 12V, CCA 925A | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Wheelbase | 340.0 cm (133.9 in.) | 271.0 cm (106.7 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 832.7 l (220.0 gal) | 1060.0 l (280.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 34.1 l (9.0 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 68.1 l (18.0 gal) | 75.7 l (20.0 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 143.8 l (38.0 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | Power Shift | — |
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary | — |
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 articulated 4WD | Crawler |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Hydraulic caliper disc |
| Cabin Type | Sound-Gard cab | Cab |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Hydrostatic differential steering |
| Front Tires | Ag: 24.5R-32 | — |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 24.5R-32 | — |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center pressure compensated | Closed center |
| Total Flow | 126.1 LPM (33.3 GPM) | 151.4 LPM (40.0 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | 174.4 bar (2530.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 3 to 5 | 4 |
| Track Size | — | 25 in. track |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 7.6 km/h (Forward: 18.0 MPH (28.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.7 MPH) |
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