John Deere 8960 tractor specifications

1989 - 1993

1989 - 1993 8060 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price:$142,000 (1989 )

John Deere 8960 Power

John Deere 8960 Power Engine:370 hp
275.9 kW
PTO (claimed):332 hp
247.6 kW
Drawbar (tested):308.26 hp
229.9 kW
PTO (tested):337.42 hp
251.6 kW
power test details ...

1989 - 1993

8060 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

OCED Tractor Test 1625

OCED Tractor Test 1625
Diesel Powrsync 4WD May 1 - June 1, 1989 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1625 file
PTO performance
Max power:	335.34 hp 250.1 kW
Fuel use:	19.2 gal/hour 72.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	333.40 hp 248.6 kW
Fuel use:	19.5 gal/hour 73.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	308.26 hp 229.9 kW
Fuel use:	19.2 gal/hour 72.7 l/hour
Max pull:	34,462 lbs 15631 kg

OCED Tractor Test 1632

OCED Tractor Test 1632
Diesel Power Shift 4WD September 1 - October 1, 1989 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1632 file
PTO performance
Max power:	337.42 hp 251.6 kW
Fuel use:	19.3 gal/hour 73.1 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	332.25 hp 247.8 kW
Fuel use:	19.6 gal/hour 74.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	302.04 hp 225.2 kW
Fuel use:	19.5 gal/hour 73.8 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull:	34,913 lbs 15836 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

John Deere 8960 Engine

John Deere 8960 Engine Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1989 - 1993

8060 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Cummins
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power:	370 hp 275.9 kW
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements with aspirator
Compression:	14.0:1
Rated RPM:	1900
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	72 qts 68.1 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x4 articulated 4WD
Steering:articulated power
Brakes:hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Sound-Gard Cab standard.
Transmissions:12-speed partially synchronized
24-speed partial power shift
12-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

1989 - 1993

8060 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
12-speed partially synchronized
24-speed partial power shift
12-speed full power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Syncro
Type:	partially synchronized
Gears:	12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc
Three speeds (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between speeds.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere PowrSync
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	24 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc
Six speeds (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between speeds 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Power Shift
Type:	full power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:220 gal
832.7 L
Hydraulic system:47 gal
177.9 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed-center pressure compensated
Capacity:47 gal
177.9 L
Valves:3
Pump flow:39.6 gpm
149.9 lpm
SCV flow:33.3 gpm
126.0 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:IV
Rear lift:13966 lbs
6334 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:1000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:134 inches
340 cm
Weight:35115 lbs
15928 kg
Front tire:20.8R-38
Rear tire:20.8R-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1989 - 1993

8060 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

John Deere 8960 Tires

John Deere 8960 Tires
Ag front:	20.8R-38
Ag rear:	20.8R-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	134 inches 340 cm
Length:	268.9 inches 683 cm
Operating weight:	35115 lbs 15928 kg *Weight with 20.8R42 duals.

8960 Serial Numbers

8960 Serial Numbers Location:Data plate behind left-side step
photo of 8960 serial number
1989:1001
1990:1501
1991:2501
1992:2937
1993:4449

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