DeereFarm Tier
Deere 8970
Deere 8970 delivers 400 HP. Mainstream median tier in Farm class. Balanced ballast-to-power equilibrium
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Category Benchmark Standing & Percentiles
Relative performance compared against all 9,935 models in the Farm equipment category.
Engine Horsepower Rating
400 HP68th Percentile
MinMedian: 68.6 HPClass Max: 960 HP
Power-to-Weight Traction Density12.55 HP / 1,000 lb
Balanced ballast-to-power equilibrium
Operating Mass: 31,879 lbs
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity33.3 gpm
Exceeds the 16.5 gpm category median for modern hydraulic implements.
Category Median: 16.5 gpm
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Complete Machine Specifications
Engine & Mechanics
Rated Horsepower400 HP
ModelCummins
Typeturbocharged aftercooled diesel
Cylinders6
Displacement14 L
Drivetrain & Transmission
Drive Type4WD
Transmissionpartially synchronized
Forward Gears12
Reverse Gears2
Hydraulics & Dimensions
Pump Flow (Standard)33.3 gpm
Base Shipping Weight31,879 lbs
Wheelbase134 in
Nebraska TestStandard Factory