John Deere

8960

Farm tractor · 1989–1993 · 370 hp

The John Deere 8960 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1989 to 1993. It features a Cummins engine, and articulated power steering. The transmission is a partially synchronized type with 12 forward and 3 reverse.

Engine

EngineCummins
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged
Displacement855 ci (14 L)
Bore5.5 in (140 mm)
Stroke6 in (152 mm)
Compression Ratio14
Power Gross370 hp (275.9 kW)
Power Rated370 hp (275.9 kW)
Power PTO337.42 hp (251.6 kW)
Power Drawbar308.26 hp (229.9 kW)
Air Cleanerdual paper elements with aspirator
Starter Volts12
Coolant Capacity72 qts (68.1 L)
ManufacturerCummins
Rated1,900 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typepartially synchronized
Transmission ModelSyncro
Gears12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Available Options12-speed partially synchronized, 24-speed partial power shift, 12-speed full power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed-center pressure compensated
Pump Flow39.6 gpm (149.9 lpm)
Valves3
Scv Flow33.3 gpm (126 lpm)
System Capacity47 gal (177.9 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeIV
Rear Lift13,966 lbs (6,334 kg)

Dimensions

Length268.9 in (683 cm)
Wheelbase134 in (340 cm)

Weight

Operating35,115 lbs (15,928 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag20.8R-38
Rear Ag20.8R-38

Fuel

Capacity220 gal (832.7 L)

Steering

Typearticulated power

Cab

Cabsound-gard cab standard

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1632
September-October, 1989 shaft HP Mean Atmospheric (kW) speed rpm Conditions

Nebraska Tractor Test

Drawbar
302.04HP
Hydraulics
44.2HP
NTTLTest #1625
May-June, 1989

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
333.4HP
Sound
87dB(A)