John Deere 8960

The John Deere 8960 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The rated power output is 370 hp 275.9 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 35115 lbs 15928 kg.

Overview

	1989 - 1993 8060 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1989 - 1993
8060 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price was $142,000 in 1989

John Deere 8960 Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 8960 Power
Engine	370 hp 275.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	332 hp 247.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)	308.26 hp 229.9 kW
PTO (tested)	337.42 hp 251.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Sound-Gard Cab standard.

Capacity
Fuel	220 gal 832.7 L
Hydraulic system	47 gal 177.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed-center pressure compensated
Capacity	47 gal 177.9 L
Valves	3
Pump flow	39.6 gpm 149.9 lpm
SCV flow	33.3 gpm 126.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IV
Rear lift	13966 lbs 6334 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	134 inches 340 cm
Weight	35115 lbs 15928 kg
Front tire	20.8R-38
Rear tire	20.8R-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	120
Batteries	3
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

References
Big-Power Efficiency published in 1990, by John Deere
4-Wheel Drive Product Information Handbook published in 1989, by John Deere
The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power	370 hp 275.9 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements with aspirator
Compression	14.0:1
Rated RPM	1900
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	72 qts 68.1 L

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed partially synchronized
24-speed partial power shift
12-speed full power shift

Transmission — John Deere Syncro

Transmission	John Deere Syncro
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Three speeds (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between speeds.

Transmission — John Deere PowrSync

Transmission	John Deere PowrSync
Type	partial power shift
Gears	24 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
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.

Transmission — John Deere Power Shift

Transmission	John Deere Power Shift
Type	full power shift
Gears	12 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

John Deere 8960 Tires
Ag front	20.8R-38
Ag rear	20.8R-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	134 inches 340 cm
Length	268.9 inches 683 cm
Operating weight	35115 lbs*Weight with 20.8R42 duals. 15928 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 1625: diesel Powrsync 4WD
OECD 1632: diesel Power Shift 4WD

OCED Tractor Test 1625
Diesel Powrsync 4WD May 1 - June 1, 1989 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1625 file
PTO performance
Max power	335.34 hp 250.1 kW
Fuel use	19.2 gal/hour 72.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	333.40 hp 248.6 kW
Fuel use	19.5 gal/hour 73.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	308.26 hp 229.9 kW
Fuel use	19.2 gal/hour 72.7 l/hour
Max pull	34,462 lbs 15631 kg

OCED Tractor Test 1632
Diesel Power Shift 4WD September 1 - October 1, 1989 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1632 file
PTO performance
Max power	337.42 hp 251.6 kW
Fuel use	19.3 gal/hour 73.1 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	332.25 hp 247.8 kW
Fuel use	19.6 gal/hour 74.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	302.04 hp 225.2 kW
Fuel use	19.5 gal/hour 73.8 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull	34,913 lbs 15836 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.