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John Deere 8970 Specs
John Deere 8970 agricultural tractor specifications: tractor type Farm Tractor, horsepower 298.4 kW, weight 15265.0 kg, transmission type Full power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | |
| Horsepower | 298.4 kW | 400.2 HP |
| Weight | 15265.0 kg | 33653.5 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch | |
| Length | 683.0 cm | 268.9 in. |
| Pump Flow | 169.6 LPM | 44.8 GPM |
| Years Made | 1993-1996 | |
| Engine Model | Cummins | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Displacement | 14111 cc | 861.1 cu in. |
| Bore | 14.00 cm | 5.51 in. |
| Stroke | 15.19 cm | 5.98 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 1.000 RPM | |
| Rated RPM | 2100 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 |
| Oil Capacity | 34.1 l | 9.0 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 68.1 l | 18.0 gal |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 143.8 l | 38.0 gal |
| Transmission Model | Power Shift | |
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary | |
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×4 articulated 4WD | |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | |
| Cabin Type | Sound-Gard cab | |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | |
| Front Tires | Ag: 24.5R-32 | |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 24.5R-32 | |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center pressure compensated | |
| Total Flow | 126.1 LPM | 33.3 GPM |
| Working Pressure | 174.4 bar | 2530.0 psi |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
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