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BaldwinModel A
Baldwin DM400
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 400 hp
- displacement
- 893 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Four-Wheel Drive
Baldwin DM400 vs John Deere 8970
John DeereModel B
John Deere 8970
Utility
- power
- 400 hp
- displacement
- 861 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
BaldwinBaldwin DM400
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Four-Wheel Drive
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedDM400400 hp
8970400 hp
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor375 hp
DM400 is in the 53rd percentile; 8970 is in the 53rd · 162 models
Engine Displacement
▲ DM400 higher · +32 ci (+4%)DM400893 ci
8970861 ci
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor826 ci
DM400 is in the 69th percentile; 8970 is in the 66th · 152 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedDM4006
89706
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor6
DM400 is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 50th · 159 models
DM400 (A)8970 (B)Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Baldwin DM400 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Baldwin | John Deere | — |
| Model | DM400 | 8970 | — |
| Category | Four-Wheel Drive | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Baldwin DM400 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Cummins | — |
| Model | Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 400hp | 400hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,100RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 893ci | 861ci | ▲ DM400+32 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 5.4in | 5.5in | ▲ 8970+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 6.5in | 6in | ▲ DM400+0.5 in · +8% |
Transmission
| Spec | Baldwin DM400 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Constant Mesh | 12 and 24 Speed Powersync | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Baldwin DM400 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 269in | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 33,655lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Baldwin DM400 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center pressure compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power Steering | Articulated power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Baldwin DM400 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Baldwin DM400 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power Steering | Articulated power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Baldwin DM400 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Baldwin DM400 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 18gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Baldwin DM400 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Sound-Gard cab (standard) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 375 hpA · 53rd percentile (400 hp)B · 53rd percentile (400 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 826 ciA · 69th percentile (893 ci)B · 66th percentile (861 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
A · DM400B · 8970Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor