Deere 8960

Production: 1989 - 1993  

Production
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price:	$142,000 (1989 )

John Deere 8960 Power
Engine:	370 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
Chassis:	4x4 articulated 4WD
Steering:	articulated power
Brakes:	hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Sound-Gard Cab standard.
Transmissions:	12-speed partially synchronized
24-speed partial power shift
12-speed full power shift

Capacity
Fuel:	220 gal 832.7 L
Hydraulic system:	47 gal 177.9 L

Hydraulics
Type:	closed-center pressure compensated
Capacity:	47 gal 177.9 L
Valves:	3
Pump flow:	39.6 gpm 149.9 lpm
SCV flow:	33.3 gpm 126.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	IV
Rear lift:	13966 lbs 6334 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	1000

8960 Serial Numbers
Location:	Data plate behind left-side step
1989:	1001
1990:	1501
1991:	2501
1992:	2937
1993:	4449

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	120
Batteries:	3
Battery CCA:	925
Battery volts:	12

Engine Detail
Cummins
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power:	370 hp 275.9 kW
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements with aspirator
Compression:	14.0:1
Rated RPM:	1900
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	72 qts 68.1 L

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	134 inches 340 cm
Length:	268.9 inches 683 cm
Operating weight:	35115 lbs 15928 kg *Weight with 20.8R42 duals.