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1994 John Deere 8970 175+ HP
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1994 John Deere 8970

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$45,500 USD
Drive: 4 WD
HP: 400
24.5–32 duals, powershift transmission, bareback, four remotes, ag, draw bar, hammerstrap, Diff lock, hour meter shows 3854 hours but it is the previous owner states it is 8000 total hours on t... See all seller comments
$45,500 USD
Holgate, OH
(419) 954-0564

John Deere 8970 Specs

Overview

Battery
Volts
12
Number
3
Cold-cranking amps
925
Capacity
Fuel
220 gal (832.7 L)
Hydraulic system
38 gal (143.8 L)
Electrical
Ground
negative
Hydraulics
Type
closed center pressure compensated
Capacity
38 gal (143.8 L)
Pressure
2530 psi (174.4 bar)
SCV flow
33.3 gpm (126.0 lpm)
Pump flow
44.8 gpm (169.6 lpm)
Rear valves
3 to 5
Mechanical
Cab
Sound-Gard cab standard.
Brakes
hydraulic wet disc
Chassis
4x4 articulated 4WD
Steering
articulated power
Final drives
inboard planetary
Production
Factory
Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer
John Deere
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
31879 to 33655 pounds
Rear tire
24.5R-32
Wheelbase
134 inches (340 cm)
Front tire
24.5R-32

8970 Serial Numbers*

*General guideline: If your serial number is in between two years, your tractor is the earlier year.
1993
1001
1994
1991
1995
2995
1996
6001
Location
Left side of tractor hinge.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO
independent (optional)
Rear RPM
1000 (1.75)
John Deere 8970 Power
PTO (tested)
354.45 hp (264.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)
339 hp (252.8 kW)
Engine (gross)
400 hp (298.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)
313.92 hp (234.1 kW)

Engine

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

Transmission

Transmission
Type
full power shift, partially synchronized, two-speed power shift
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverse, 12 forward and 3 reverse, 24 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc, PermaClutch hydraulic wet disc
Transmission
Power Shift, PowrSync, Syncro

Dimensions

Dimensions
Length
268.9 inches (683 cm)
Rear axle
4.331 by 128 inches (110x3251 mm)
Wheelbase
134 inches (340 cm)
Front axle
4.331 by 128 inches (110x3251 mm)
Weight (shipping)
31,879 lbs (14460 kg)
Weight (operating)
33,655 lbs (15265 kg)
John Deere 8970 Tires
18.4R-46, 20.8R-38, 20.8R-42, 30.5-32, 710/70R38
Ag rear
24.5R-32
Ag front
24.5R-32

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1673
Type
Diesel PowrSync 4WD
Test Date
October 26 - December 1, 1993
Test report
PDF file
Max pull gear
A4
Nebraska summary
141
Drawbar pull (max)
34,302 lbs (15559 kg)
Drawbar power (max)
313.92 hp (234.1 kW)
Drawbar fuel use (max)
20.1 gal/hour (76.1 l/hour)
PTO fuel use (PTO speed)
21.5 gal/hour (81.4 l/hour)
PTO fuel use (engine speed)
20.7 gal/hour (78.3 l/hour)
PTO power (rated PTO speed)
393.39 hp (293.4 kW)
PTO power (rated engine speed)
354.45 hp (264.3 kW)
This data is sourced from the public domain and Machinery Pete cannot guarantee accuracy.