John Deere 8960: all source data

All 72 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
(no label)Original price was $142,000 in 1989
Engine
(no label)Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)12-speed partially synchronized
(no label)24-speed partial power shift
(no label)12-speed full power shift
Power
Engine370 hp | 275.9 kW
PTO (claimed)332 hp | 247.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)308.26 hp | 229.9 kW
PTO (tested)337.42 hp | 251.6 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Four-wheel drive
(no label)Articulated power steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Sound-Gard Cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel220 gal | 832.7 L
Hydraulic system47 gal | 177.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed-center pressure compensated
Capacity47 gal | 177.9 L
Valves3
Pump flow39.6 gpm | 149.9 lpm
SCV flow33.3 gpm | 126.0 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIV
Rear lift13966 lbs | 6334 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase134 inches | 340 cm
Weight35115 lbs | 15928 kg
Front tire20.8R-38
Rear tire20.8R-38
Serial location
(no label)Data plate behind left-side step
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps120
Batteries3
Battery CCA925
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Cummins
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement855 ci | 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke5.50x6.00 inches | 140 x 152 mm
Power370 hp | 275.9 kW
Air cleanerdual paper elements with aspirator
Compression14.0:1
Rated RPM1900
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)72 qts | 68.1 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)12-speed partially synchronized
(no label)24-speed partial power shift
(no label)12-speed full power shift
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro
Typepartially synchronized
Gears12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
(no label)Three speeds (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between speeds.
TransmissionJohn Deere PowrSync
Typepartial power shift
Gears24 forward and 6 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
(no label)Six speeds (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between speeds 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges.
TransmissionJohn Deere Power Shift
Typefull power shift
Gears12 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front20.8R-38
Ag rear20.8R-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase134 inches | 340 cm
Length268.9 inches | 683 cm
Operating weight35115 lbs | 15928 kg