Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - compare
Compare tractors: Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 compare - general information
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Ford | John Deere |
| Model | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
| Series | n.d. | n.d. |
| Previous model | – | John Deere 4955 |
| Next model | Ford-New Holland 8970 | John Deere 8300 |
| Smaller | Ford 8870 | John Deere 4760 |
| Larger | – | – |
| Years | from 1993 to 2002 y. | from 1992 to 1994 y. |
| Cab with ROPS | No | No |
| Reviews | Ford 8970 reviews New! | John Deere 4960 reviews New! |
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - performance
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum power (HP / kW) | 240 KM (179 kW) | n.d. |
| Engine RPM | 2100 rpm | 2200 rpm |
| Fuel consumption | n.d. | n.d. |
| Fuel tank capacity | n.d. | n.d. |
| Max. speed | n.d. | n.d. |
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - engine
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine producer | n.d. | n.d. |
| Engine model | Ford | John Deere |
| Engine type | Diesel (diesel engine) | Diesel (diesel engine) |
| Engine capacity | 7.507 l. | 7.672 l. |
| Strokes, qty | n.d. | n.d. |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Compression | n.d. | n.d. |
| Bore | 112 mm | 116 mm |
| Stroke | 127 mm | 121 mm |
| Maximum torque | n.d. | n.d. |
| Air filter | n.d. | n.d. |
| Fuel filter | n.d. | n.d. |
| Fuel filter chambers, qty | n.d. | n.d. |
| Oil filter | n.d. | n.d. |
| Oil pump | n.d. | n.d. |
| Speed control (control) | n.d. | n.d. |
| Injection pump | n.d. | n.d. |
| Injectors | n.d. | n.d. |
| Injection pressure | n.d. | n.d. |
| Cooling system | liquid cooled engine | n.d. |
| Forced cooling | n.d. | n.d. |
| Cooler | Yes | |
| Thermostat | Yes | |
| Cooler type | tubular-plate cooler | |
| Coolant system capacity | n.d. | n.d. |
| Clutch | n.d. | n.d. |
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - turbocharger
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| Turbocharger | Yes | Yes |
| Dual turbocharger | No | No |
| Intercooler | No | No |
| Aftercooler | No | Yes |
| Wastegate valve | No | No |
| Variable geometry | No | No |
| Additional parameters | – | – |
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - electronics
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage starter (V) | 12 V | 12 V |
| Ground | negative ground | negative ground |
| Battery (V) | 12 V | 12 V |
| Battery, qty | 1 | 1 |
| Charging system | Alternator | Alternator |
| Charging system producer | n.d. | n.d. |
| Ignition | Manual | Manual |
| Rear stop lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Rear agricultural lamp | n.d. | n.d. |
| Cock lamp | No | No |
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - PTO
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| PTO rpm | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm |
| PTO control | manual | manual |
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - brakes
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | No | No |
| Brake assist | No | No |
| Braking system | n.d. | n.d. |
| Differential | No | Yes |
| Brake type | disc brakes, wet brakes | disc brakes, wet brakes, hydraulic |
| Discs | Single | Single |
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - dimensions
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | from 7688 kg to 8777 kg (depending by model) | from 8608 kg to 11187 kg (depending by model) |
| Weight with ROPS | n.d. | n.d. |
| Weight with cab | n.d. | n.d. |
| Length | 4996 mm | n.d. |
| Height | n.d. | 3017 mm |
| Width | 2456 mm | 3010 mm |
| Clearance | n.d. | n.d. |
| Rear clearance | n.d. | n.d. |
| Front track width | from 1575 mm to 2210 mm | n.d. |
| Rear track width | from 1532 mm to 2738 mm | from 1524 mm to 3404 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Front tires | n.d. | n.d. |
| Rear tires | n.d. | n.d. |
| Max. mass of the trailer without brakes | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Max. mass of the trailer with brakes | n.d. | n.d. |
| Max. axle load | n.d. | n.d. |
| Max. total weight | n.d. | n.d. |
| Turning radius | n.d. | n.d. |
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - drive
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive system | 4x2, 2WD (depending by model) | 4x2, 2WD (depending by model) |
| Additional | one wheel drive | one wheel drive |
| Permanent 4-wheel drive | n.d. | n.d. |
| Permanent systems that constantly power all the wheels | n/a | n/a |
| Dynamic allocation of power between the axles | n/a | n/a |
| Independent Link Suspension | None | None |
| Articulated suspension | – | – |
| Crawler drive | No | No |
| Hydrostatic steering | Yes | Yes |
| Differential | n.d. | n.d. |
| Steering | rod | rod |
| Front rods | n.d. | n.d. |
| Rear planetary drives | n.d. | n.d. |
| Front planetary drives | n.d. | n.d. |
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - hydraulics
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| Three-point hitch | n.d. | n.d. |
| Three-point hitch type | n.d. | n.d. |
| Three-point hitch performance | n.d. | n.d. |
| Three-point hitch pressure | n.d. | n.d. |
| Load Sensing | No | No |
| Closed | n.d. | n.d. |
| Central | No | No |
| Constant flow | No | No |
| Constant pressure | No | No |
| Control system | n.d. | n.d. |
| Pump | n.d. | n.d. |
| Two-section distributor | n.d. | n.d. |
| Quick couplings | n.d. | n.d. |
| Auto Lift | n.d. | n.d. |
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - transmission
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| Synchronous transmission | n.d. | n.d. |
| Transmission mechanically synchronized | No, electro-hydraulic control | No, electro-hydraulic control |
| PowerShift | Yes | Yes |
| PowerShuttle | No | No |
| Additional | two clutches (dual clutch gearbox), electro-hydraulic clutch control, fast shifting | two clutches (dual clutch gearbox), electro-hydraulic clutch control, fast shifting |
| Hydrostatic transmission | n.d. | n.d. |
| Forward gears | 32 | 15 |
| Reverse gears | 18 | 4 |
| Creeper | n.d. | n.d. |
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 4960 - equipment
| Specs | Ford 8970 | John Deere 4960 |
|---|---|---|
| Clevis | Yes (???) | Yes (???) |
| Lower catch | n.d. | n.d. |
| Air conditioning | n.d. | n.d. |