- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 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 specs: hp, weight, years
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
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- 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 does the 8960 compare with its class?
We will not rate this machine against its class. Only 24 published tractors sit within 10% of its 272 kW — too few to say what is normal.
Derived by WhichTractor. How we work this out
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 | 152.4–165.0 in · 3,870–4,190 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”
What oil does an 8960 take, and how much?
An 8960 engine takes 35.9 qt (34.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 39.9 qt · 37.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 188.1 qt · 178.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 71.9 qt · 68.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8960” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8960?
Within 10% of its 365.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH 9180369.9 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the 8960 →
- Case-IH STX 375369.9 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2005Side by side with the 8960 →
- New Holland TJ-375369.9 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2005Side by side with the 8960 →
- Ford 976360.1 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1993Side by side with the 8960 →
- Case-IH 9280374.8 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 8960 →
- Case-IH 9370355.1 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2000Side by side with the 8960 →
Common questions about the John Deere 8960
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.
Sources and how this page was built
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