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

John Deere 4960 tractor photo
1992 - 1994 4060 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1992 - 1994
4060 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
John Deere 4960 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 4960 Transmission
15-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
John Deere 4960 Power
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Sound-Gard cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel
102 gal 386.1 L
Hydraulic system
19.8 gal 74.9 L
Hydraulics
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
Rear Type
3/3N
Control
electrohydraulic draft sensing
Rear lift
10,041 lbs 4554 kg
11,773 lbsOptOptional 5340 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
118.5 inches (2WD) 300 cm
117.1 inches (4WD) 297 cm
Weight
18978 to 19000 pounds
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
120
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12
References
4960 references literature
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.
4960 Power Shift full power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 4960 Tires
Dimensions
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
Shipping
18,978 lbs 8608 kg
Operating
19,000 lbs 8618 kg
Ballasted
24,665 lbs 11188 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1622
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.