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FeatureCase 970TractorJohn Deere 4040Tractor
Tractor TypeRow-Crop TractorRow-Crop Tractor
Horsepower64.1 kW74.7 kW
Weight5075.0 kg4760.0 kg
Transmission TypePartial power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutchFull power shift
Pump Flow60.6 LPM87.1 LPM
Years Made1970-19781978-1982
Engine ModelJ.I. CaseJohn Deere
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement6571 cc6620 cc
Bore10.49 cm10.79 cm
Stroke12.70 cm12.09 cm
Rear PTO Speed540 /1000 RPM540 /1.000 RPM
Rated RPM2000 RPM—
Compression Ratio16.5:116.7:1
BatteryOne 12V , Two 12VTwo 6V, CCA: 850A
StarterElectricElectric
Wheelbase274.0 cm264.0 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity189.3 l140.0 l
Coolant Capacity36.0 l22.7 l
Transmission ModelRange Power ShifJohn Deere Powershift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse8 forward and 4 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
BrakesDifferential hydraulic dry discDifferential hydraulic wet disc
Drawbar CategoryIIII/I
Cabin TypeOpen operator station or CabSound-Gard Cab
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower
Front TiresAg: 10.00-16Ag: 9.5L-15
Rear TiresAg: 18.4-38Ag: 15.5-38
Total Flow90.8 LPM—
Steering Flow30.3 LPM—
Lift Capacity—2447.0 kg
Length—389.0 cm
Rear PTO Type—Independent
Height—278.0 cm
Oil Capacity—16.1 l
Transmission Oil Capacity—51.1 l
Max. Travel Speed—8.8 km/h
Differential Lock—Pedal-actuated hydraulic
Hydraulic Type—Closed center
Valves—1 or 2
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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