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FeatureJohn Deere 8870TractorJohn Deere 8960Tractor
Tractor TypeFarm TractorFarm Tractor
Horsepower261.1 kW276.0 kW
Weight15935.0 kg15930.0 kg
Lift Capacity6795.0 kg6335.0 kg
Transmission TypeFull power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutchFull power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch
Length683.0 cm683.0 cm
Pump Flow169.6 LPM149.9 LPM
Years Made1993-19961989-1993
Engine ModelJohn DeereCummins
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement10143 cc14010 cc
Bore13.00 cm14.00 cm
Stroke12.70 cm15.19 cm
Rear PTO TypeIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutchIndependent
Rear PTO Speed1.000 RPM1000 RPM
Rated RPM2100 RPM1900 RPM
Compression Ratio15.75:114.0:1
BatteryTwo 12V, CCA 925AThree 12V, CCA 925A
StarterElectricElectric
Wheelbase340.0 cm340.0 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity832.7 l832.7 l
Oil Capacity32.0 l—
Coolant Capacity54.9 l68.1 l
Hydraulic Capacity143.8 l177.9 l
Transmission ModelPower ShiftJohn Deere Power Shift
Final DriveInboard planetary—
Gears12 forward and 2 reverse12 forward and 2 reverse
Chassis4×4 articulated 4WD4×4 articulated 4WD
BrakesHydraulic wet discsHydraulic wet disc
Drawbar CategoryIIIIV
Cabin TypeSound-Gard cabSound-Gard Cab
Hitch TypeDraft sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerArticulated power
Front TiresAg: 24.5R-32Ag: 20.8R-38
Rear TiresAg: 24.5R-32Ag: 20.8R-38
Hydraulic TypeClosed center pressure compensatedClosed-center pressure compensated
SCV Flow126.1 LPM126.1 LPM
Working Pressure174.4 bar—
Valves3 to 53
Max. Travel Speed—9.8 km/h
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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