John Deere
8970
Farm tractor · 1993–1996 · 400 hp
John Deere8970
The John Deere 8970 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1993 to 1996. It features a Cummins engine, and articulated power steering. The transmission is a partially synchronized type with 12 forward and 3 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Cummins |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Turbocharger Status | turbocharged aftercooled diesel |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14 L) |
| Bore | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Stroke | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 14 |
| Power Gross | 400 hp (298.3 kW) |
| Power PTO | 354.45 hp (264.3 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 313.92 hp (234.1 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dual paper elements with aspirator |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 72 qts (68.1 L) |
| Manufacturer | Cummins |
| Rated | 2,100 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | partially synchronized |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Syncro |
| Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| Transmission Description | Three synchronized gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). |
| Clutch | PermaClutch hydraulic wet disc |
| Available Options | 12-speed partially synchronized, 24-speed two-speed power shift, 12-speed full power shift |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center pressure compensated |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 44.8 gpm (169.6 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,530 psi (174.4 bar) |
| Valves | 5 |
| Scv Flow | 33.3 gpm (126 lpm) |
| System Capacity | 38 gal (143.8 L) |
PTO
| Rear Type | independent (optional) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Dimensions
| Length | 268.9 in (683 cm) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 134 in (340 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 31,879 lbs (14,460 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 33,655 lbs (15,265 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 24.5R-32, 30.5-32, 20.8R-38, 710/70R38, 20.8R-42, 18.4R-46 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 24.5R-32, 30.5-32, 20.8R-38, 710/70R38, 20.8R-42, 18.4R-46 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 220 gal (832.7 L) |
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Steering
| Type | articulated power |
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Cab
| Cab | Sound-Gard standard |
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