John Deere 8970


John Deere 8970 tractor photo
1993 - 1996
8070 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
8960
Series:88708970
Production
Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price:$144,175 (1993 )
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
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John Deere 8970 Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
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
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Capacity
Fuel:220 gal
832.7 L
Hydraulic system:38 gal
143.8 L
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)
Rear PTO:independent (optional)
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Rear RPM:1000 (1.75)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:134 inches
340 cm
Weight:31879 to 33655 pounds
Front tire:24.5R-32
Rear tire:24.5R-32
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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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Electrical
Ground:negative
Batteries:3
Battery CCA:925
Battery volts:12
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