| Production |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere
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| Type: | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
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| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA
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| Original price: | $142,000 (1989 )
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| John Deere 8960 Power |
| Engine: | 370 hp
275.9 kW
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| PTO (claimed): | 332 hp
247.6 kW
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| Drawbar (tested): | 308.26 hp
229.9 kW
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| PTO (tested): | 337.42 hp
251.6 kW
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| Mechanical |
| Chassis: | 4x4 articulated 4WD
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| Steering: | articulated power
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| Brakes: | hydraulic wet disc
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| Cab: | Sound-Gard Cab standard.
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| Transmissions: | 12-speed partially synchronized
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| | 24-speed partial power shift
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| | 12-speed full power shift
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| Photos |
| | John Deere 8960 photos... |
| Capacity |
| Fuel: | 220 gal
832.7 L
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| Hydraulic system: | 47 gal
177.9 L
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| Hydraulics |
| Type: | closed-center pressure compensated
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| Capacity: | 47 gal
177.9 L
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| Valves: | 3
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| Pump flow: | 39.6 gpm
149.9 lpm
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| SCV flow: | 33.3 gpm
126.0 lpm
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| Tractor hitch |
| Rear Type: | IV
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| Rear lift: | 13966 lbs
6334 kg
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| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO: | independent
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| Rear RPM: | 1000
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| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase: | 134 inches
340 cm
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| Weight: | 35115 lbs
15928 kg
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| Front tire: | 20.8R-38
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| Rear tire: | 20.8R-38
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| Full dimensions and tires ... |
| 8960 Serial Numbers |
| Location: | Data plate behind left-side step
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photo of 8960 serial number
| | 1989: | 1001
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| 1990: | 1501
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| 1991: | 2501
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| 1992: | 2937
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| 1993: | 4449
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how to read serial numbers...
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| Electrical |
| Ground: | negative
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| Charging system: | alternator
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| Charging amps: | 120
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| Batteries: | 3
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| Battery CCA: | 925
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| Battery volts: | 12
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