John Deere 8970 Tractor Specs

Category: Tractors ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 8970 ➔

Dimensions - 4WD

John Deere 8970 Tractor Dimensions - 4WD specifications
Front Axle Clearance	128.00 in (325.12 cm)
Overall Length	268.90 in (683.01 cm)
Rear Axle Clearance	10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Shipping Weight	31,878.85 lbs (14,460.02 kg)
Wheelbase	133.86 in (340.00 cm)

Engine - 4WD

John Deere 8970 Tractor Engine - 4WD specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	5.60 in (14.22 cm)
Displacement	854.40 cu in (14,001.14 cu cm)
Engine Make	John Deere
Gross Power	400.00 hp (298.28 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Pto Power	339.00 hp (252.80 kw)
Stroke	6.00 in (15.24 cm)

Hydraulic System - 4WD

John Deere 8970 Tractor Hydraulic System - 4WD specifications
Hydraulic System Type	Closed-center pressure compensated
Number Of Remote Control Valves	3 to 5
Pump Flow Capacity	38.00 gpm (143.83 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	2530 psi

Operational - 4WD

John Deere 8970 Tractor Operational - 4WD specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	18.00 gal (68.13 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	9.10 gal (34.44 l)
Front Tire Size	24.5R-32
Fuel Capacity	220.00 gal (832.70 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	38.00 gal (143.83 l)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight	33,655.00 lbs (15,265.67 kg)
Rear Tire Size	24.5R-32

Transmission - 4WD

John Deere 8970 Tractor Transmission - 4WD specifications
Number Of Forward Gears	12
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Partially synchronized

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