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 rated power output is 202.73 hp 151.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 18978 to 19000 pounds.
Engine Power
176.48 hp
131.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
102 gal
386.1 L
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
18978 to 19000 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 1992 - 1994
4060 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1992 - 1994 | |
4060 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
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. | |
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