John Deere 4960 vs John Deere 8300 T
7 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (36%); the drive differs (4WD; Tracks); they were not built in overlapping years (1992–1994; 1997–1998); the 8300 T is on tracks, not an alternative to an ordinary tractor. The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
7 material differences · 8 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 4960 | 8300 T | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 227.0 hp | 227.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere 6.076 ARW-03 | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-09 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 7.63 L | 8.13 L | +7% 8300 T |
| Maximum torque declared | 670 lb·ft · 908 N·m | 689 lb·ft · 934 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-plate clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | Closed centre | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 30.6 gpm · 115.8 L/min | 31.5 gpm · 119.2 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 3,002 psi · 207 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 15,763 lb · 7,150 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 18,369 lb · 8,332 kg | 25,009 lb · 11,344 kg | +36% 8300 T |
| Wheelbase declared | 116.9 in · 2,970 mm | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | +31% 4960 |
| Length declared | 213.4 in · 5,420 mm | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm | — |
| Width declared | 118.0 in · 2,997 mm | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm | +16% 4960 |
| Height declared | 118.9 in · 3,020 mm | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.5 in · 420 mm | 14.2 in · 360 mm | +17% 4960 |
| Fuel tank declared | 407.9 qt · 386.0 L | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | +27% 8300 T |
John Deere 4960 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4960”
John Deere 8300 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T”
- Source: OECD test report 1782, 1998