John Deere 8970 tractor specifications

1993 - 1996

1993 - 1996 8070 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price:$144,175 (1993 )

John Deere 8970 Power

John Deere 8970 Power Engine (gross):400 hp
298.3 kW
PTO (claimed):339 hp
252.8 kW
Drawbar (tested):313.92 hp
234.1 kW
PTO (tested):354.45 hp
264.3 kW
power test details ...

1993 - 1996

8070 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

OCED Tractor Test 1673

OCED Tractor Test 1673
Diesel PowrSync 4WD October 26 - December 1, 1993 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1673 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	354.45 hp 264.3 kW
Fuel use:	20.7 gal/hour 78.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	393.39 hp 293.4 kW
Fuel use:	21.5 gal/hour 81.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	313.92 hp 234.1 kW
Fuel use:	20.1 gal/hour 76.1 l/hour
Max pull:	34,302 lbs 15559 kg

John Deere 8970 Engine

John Deere 8970 Engine Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1993 - 1996

8070 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Cummins
turbocharged aftercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power (gross):	400 hp 298.3 kW
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements with aspirator
Compression:	14.0:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	36 qts 34.1 L
Coolant capacity:	72 qts 68.1 L

Mechanical

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

1993 - 1996

8070 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Transmissions overview

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

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Syncro
Type:	partially synchronized
Gears:	12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch:	PermaClutch hydraulic wet disc
Three synchronized gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D).

Transmission

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

Transmission

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

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:220 gal
832.7 L
Hydraulic system:38 gal
143.8 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center pressure compensated
Capacity:38 gal
143.8 L
Pressure:2530 psi
174.4 bar
Rear valves:3 to 5
Pump flow:44.8 gpm
169.6 lpm
SCV flow:33.3 gpm
126.0 lpm

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent (optional)
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Rear RPM:1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:134 inches
340 cm
Weight:31879 to 33655 pounds
Front tire:24.5R-32
Rear tire:24.5R-32
Full dimensions and tires ...

1993 - 1996

8070 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

John Deere 8970 Tires

John Deere 8970 Tires
Ag front:	24.5R-32
	30.5-32
	20.8R-38
	710/70R38
	20.8R-42
	18.4R-46
Ag rear:	24.5R-32
	30.5-32
	20.8R-38
	710/70R38
	20.8R-42
	18.4R-46

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	134 inches 340 cm
Length:	268.9 inches 683 cm
Shiping weight:	31,879 lbs 14460 kg
Operating weight:	33,655 lbs 15265 kg
Front axle:	4.331 by 128 inches 110 by 3251 mm
Rear axle:	4.331 by 128 inches 110 by 3251 mm

8970 Serial Numbers

8970 Serial Numbers Location:Left side of tractor hinge.
photo of 8970 serial number
1993:1001
1994:1991
1995:2995
1996:6001

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