John Deere 4960
The John Deere 4960 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 202.73 hp 151.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 18978 to 19000 pounds.
Engine Power
202.73 hp
151.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
102 gal
386.1 L
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
18978 to 19000 pounds
Overview
 | 1992 - 1994
4060 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
4060 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 4960 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 4960 Transmission | |
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15-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 4960 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 200 hp
149.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 176.48 hp
131.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 210.00 hp
156.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Sound-Gard cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 102 gal
386.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 19.8 gal
74.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 19.8 gal
74.9 L |
Pressure | 2530 psi
174.4 bar |
Rear valves | 3 or 4 |
Pump flow | 30.6 gpm
115.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 3/3N |
Control | electrohydraulic draft sensing |
Rear lift | 10,041 lbs
4554 kg |
11,773 lbsOptOptional
5340 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 118.5 inches (2WD)
300 cm |
117.1 inches (4WD)
297 cm | |
Weight | 18978 to 19000 pounds |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Fine-Tuned Perfection published in 1992, by John Deere | |
155- To 200-HP 60 Series Tractors published in 1993, by John Deere | |
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1992, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline valve-in-head |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.5625x4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 32 qts
30.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere Power Shift
Transmission | John Deere Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 15 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 79.2 qts
75.0 L |
Standard transmission. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4960 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 118.5 inches (2WD)
300 cm |
117.1 inches (4WD)
297 cm | |
Width | 118.5 inches
300 cm |
Height | 118.8 inches
301 cm |
Front axle | 2WD |
Front axle | Caster/Action MFWD |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | |
Rear tread | 60 to 134 inches
152 to 340 cm |
John Deere 4960 Weight | |
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Shipping | 18,978 lbs
8608 kg |
Operating | 19,000 lbs
8618 kg |
Ballasted | 24,665 lbs
11188 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1622 | |
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Diesel Powershift 4WD
April 1 - June 1, 1989
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1622 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 210.00 hp
156.6 kW |
Fuel use | 10.9 gal/hour
41.3 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 202.73 hp
151.2 kW |
Fuel use | 11.0 gal/hour
41.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 176.48 hp
131.6 kW |
Fuel use | 11.1 gal/hour
42.0 l/hour |
Gear 12 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 23,715 lbs
10757 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4960 based on its 202.73 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 4960.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.7 hrs
Approximately 9.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (102 gal / 386.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~10.5 gal/hr (39.9 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 4960 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4960.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)202.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)151.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)205.5 PS
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