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| 1993 - 1996 8070 Series, Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
| Previous model: | John Deere 8960 |
| Series back: | John Deere 8870 |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Original price (USD), $144,175 (1993 ), | |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 220 gal [832.7 L] |
| Hydraulic system: | 38 gal [143.8 L] |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent (optional) |
| Clutch: | hydraulic wet disc |
| Rear RPM: | 1000 (1.75) |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 134 inches [340 cm] |
| Weight: | 31879 to 33655 pounds |
| Front tire: | 24.5R-32 |
| Rear tire: | 24.5R-32 |
| 8970 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Left side of tractor hinge. |
| John Deere 8970 Power | |
| Engine (gross): | 400 hp [298.3 kW] |
| PTO (claimed): | 339 hp [252.8 kW] |
| Drawbar (tested): | 313.92 hp [234.1 kW] |
| PTO (tested): | 354.45 hp [264.3 kW] |
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x4 articulated 4WD |
| Final drives: | inboard planetary |
| Steering: | articulated power |
| Brakes: | hydraulic wet disc |
| Cab: | Sound-Gard cab standard. |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type: | closed center pressure compensated |
| Capacity: | 38 gal [143.8 L] |
| Pressure: | 2530 psi [174.4 bar] |
| Rear valves: | 3 to 5 |
| Pump flow: | 44.8 gpm [169.6 lpm] |
| SCV flow: | 33.3 gpm [126.0 lpm] |
| Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Battery | |
| Number: | 3 |
| Cold-cranking amps: | 925 |
| Volts: | 12 |
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| Bore/Stroke: | 5.50x6.00 inches [140 x 152 mm] |
| Power (gross): | 400 hp [298.3 kW] |
| Air cleaner: | dual paper elements with aspirator |
| Compression: | 14.0:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2100 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 36 qts [34.1 L] |
| Coolant capacity: | 72 qts [68.1 L] |
| Engine Detail | |
| Cummins, turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 855 ci [14.0 L] |
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| Previous model: | John Deere 8960 |
| Series back: | John Deere 8870 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission: | Syncro |
| Type: | partially synchronized |
| Gears: | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| Clutch: | PermaClutch hydraulic wet disc |
| Three synchronized gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). | |
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| Previous model: | John Deere 8960 |
| Series back: | John Deere 8870 |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight (shipping): | 31,879 lbs [14460 kg] |
| Weight (operating): | 33,655 lbs [15265 kg] |
| Wheelbase: | 134 inches [340 cm] |
| Length: | 268.9 inches [683 cm] |
| Front axle: | 4.331 by 128 inches [110x3251 mm] |
| Rear axle: | 4.331 by 128 inches [110x3251 mm] |
| John Deere 8970 Tires | |
| Ag front: | 24.5R-32, 30.5-32, 20.8R-38, 710/70R38, 20.8R-42, 18.4R-46 |
| Ag rear: | 24.5R-32, 30.5-32, 20.8R-38, 710/70R38, 20.8R-42, 18.4R-46 |