- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Not independently tested
- 1989–1993
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 8960 Full specifications
Cummins NTA 855 A 370 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 365.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
365.2 hp
272.3 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960”, claimed
- Weight
- 35,109 lb
- 3-point lift
- 11,795–12,125 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
John Deere 8960 specs: key facts
The John Deere 8960 was built from 1989 to 1993.
The John Deere 8960 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 272.3 kW (365.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8960 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 8960 has a Cummins NTA 855 A 370 engine, a 6-cylinder 14.01 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8960 weighs 15,925 kg (35,109 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8960 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8960 lifts 5,350–5,500 kg (11,795–12,125 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960”
How much horsepower does an 8960 have?
The only figure for the 8960 is 365.2 hp (272.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960”
What engine is in an 8960?
An 8960 has a Cummins NTA 855 A 370, a 6-cylinder 14.01 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Cummins NTA 855 A 370 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 855.0 ci · 14.01 L |
| Max torque | 1,279 lb·ft · 1,734 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960”
How much will an 8960 lift?
An 8960 lifts 11,795–12,125 lb (5,350–5,500 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 4 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,857–3,162 psi · 197–218 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 4 |
| Lift at ends | 11,795–12,125 lb · 5,350–5,500 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960”
What transmission does an 8960 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8960 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated hydraulic and oil-cooled double disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic John Deere steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960”
How much does an 8960 weigh?
An 8960 weighs 35,109 lb (15,925 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 35,109 lb · 15,925 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 133.9 in · 3,400 mm |
| Length | 286.1 in · 7,266 mm |
| Width | 152.4 in · 3,870 mm |
| Height | 138.0 in · 3,505 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.9 in · 378 mm |
| Front track | 78.8–144.1 in · 2,002–3,659 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 78.8–144.1 in · 2,002–3,659 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960”
Which tractors compare with an 8960?
Within 10% of its 332.3 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH STX 375337.9 hp PTO, claimed · 2000–2005Side by side with the 8960 →
- New Holland TJ-375337.9 hp PTO, claimed · 2001–2005Side by side with the 8960 →
- Case-IH 9370321.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1995–2000Side by side with the 8960 →
- Case-IH 9280344.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 8960 →
- Case-IH 9180344.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the 8960 →
- New Holland 9682319.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1995–1999Side by side with the 8960 →
Everything else people ask
Is an 8960 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8960 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8960 have?
An 8960 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 teilig shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8960 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-53169 · revision 1005566. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document