John Deere

8970

Farm tractor · 1993–1996 · 400 hp

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

EngineCummins
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged aftercooled diesel
Displacement855 ci (14 L)
Bore5.5 in (140 mm)
Stroke6 in (152 mm)
Compression Ratio14
Power Gross400 hp (298.3 kW)
Power PTO354.45 hp (264.3 kW)
Power Drawbar313.92 hp (234.1 kW)
Air Cleanerdual paper elements with aspirator
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity36 qts (34.1 L)
Coolant Capacity72 qts (68.1 L)
ManufacturerCummins
Rated2,100 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typepartially synchronized
Transmission ModelSyncro
Gears12 forward and 3 reverse
Transmission DescriptionThree synchronized gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D).
ClutchPermaClutch hydraulic wet disc
Available Options12-speed partially synchronized, 24-speed two-speed power shift, 12-speed full power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center pressure compensated
Pump Flow44.8 gpm (169.6 lpm)
Pressure2,530 psi (174.4 bar)
Valves5
Scv Flow33.3 gpm (126 lpm)
System Capacity38 gal (143.8 L)

PTO

Rear Typeindependent (optional)
Clutchhydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

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

Weight

Shipping31,879 lbs (14,460 kg)
Operating33,655 lbs (15,265 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag24.5R-32, 30.5-32, 20.8R-38, 710/70R38, 20.8R-42, 18.4R-46
Rear Ag24.5R-32, 30.5-32, 20.8R-38, 710/70R38, 20.8R-42, 18.4R-46

Fuel

Capacity220 gal (832.7 L)

Steering

Typearticulated power

Cab

CabSound-Gard standard