John Deere 8960 Specs ( 1989-1993 )
Production
| Description | Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $142,000 in 1989 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements with aspirator |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Compression | 14.0:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 72 qts (68.1 L) |
| Description | Cummins / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Power | 370 hp (275.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1900 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 308.26 hp (229.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 332 hp (247.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 337.42 hp (251.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc / hydraulic wet disc / hydraulic wet disc |
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| Description | Three speeds (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between speeds. / 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. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse / 24 forward and 6 reverse / 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | John Deere Syncro / John Deere PowrSync / John Deere Power Shift |
| Type | partially synchronized / partial power shift / full power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partially synchronized / 24-speed partial power shift / 12-speed full power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partially synchronized / 24-speed partial power shift / 12-speed full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Sound-Gard Cab standard. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 220 gal (832.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 47 gal (177.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 47 gal (177.9 L) |
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| Pump flow | 39.6 gpm (149.9 lpm) |
| SCV flow | 33.3 gpm (126.0 lpm) |
| Type | closed-center pressure compensated |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 13966 lbs (6334 kg) |
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| Rear Type | IV |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 3 |
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| Battery CCA | 925 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 120 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 268.9 inches (683 cm) |
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| Operating weight | 35115 lbs*Weight with 20.8R42 duals. (15928 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 134 inches (340 cm) |
| Front tire | 20.8R-38 |
| Rear tire | 20.8R-38 |
| Weight | 35115 lbs (15928 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 134 inches (340 cm) |
| Ag front | 20.8R-38 |
| Ag rear | 20.8R-38 |
8960 Serial Number Location
| Description | Data plate behind left-side step |
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8960 Serial Numbers
| 1989 | 1001 |
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| 1990 | 1501 |
| 1991 | 2501 |
| 1992 | 2937 |
| 1993 | 4449 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
OCED Tractor Test 1625
| Description | Diesel Powrsync 4WDMay 1 - June 1, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1625 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 19.2 gal/hour (72.7 l/hour) / 19.5 gal/hour (73.8 l/hour) / 19.2 gal/hour (72.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 335.34 hp (250.1 kW) / 308.26 hp (229.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 34,462 lbs (15631 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 333.40 hp (248.6 kW) |
OCED Tractor Test 1632
| Description | Diesel Power Shift 4WDSeptember 1 - October 1, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1632 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 19.3 gal/hour (73.1 l/hour) / 19.6 gal/hour (74.2 l/hour) / 19.5 gal/hour (73.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 337.42 hp (251.6 kW) / 302.04 hp (225.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 34,913 lbs (15836 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 332.25 hp (247.8 kW) |
References
| Description | Big-Power Efficiency published in 1990, by John Deere / The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published by John Deere |
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| Drive type | 4-Wheel Drive Product Information Handbook published in 1989, by John Deere |
Tractor Tests
| Description | OECD 1625: diesel Powrsync 4WD / OECD 1632: diesel Power Shift 4WD |
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