CaseIHModel A
CaseIH 4994
Utility
- power
- 400 hp
- displacement
- 866 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
CaseIH 4994 vs John Deere 8970
John DeereModel B
John Deere 8970
Utility
- power
- 400 hp
- displacement
- 861 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
CaseIHCaseIH 4994
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied4994400 hp
8970400 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
4994 is in the 98th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4994 higher · +5 ci (<1%)4994866 ci
8970861 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
4994 is in the 98th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 4994 higher · +2 (+33%)49948
89706
Median Utility Tractor4
4994 is in the 99th percentile; 8970 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8970 higher · +12 (+100%)499412
897024
Median Utility Tractor12
4994 is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models
4994 (A)8970 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH 4994 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | John Deere | — |
| Model | 4994 | 8970 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH 4994 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Saab-Scania | Cummins | — |
| Power Output | 400hp | 400hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | ▲ 4994+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 866ci | 861ci | ▲ 4994+5 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 5in | 5.5in | ▲ 8970+0.5 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 5.5in | 6in | ▲ 8970+0.5 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH 4994 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full powershift with hydraulic wet disc | 12 and 24 Speed Powersync | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH 4994 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 262in | 269in | ▲ 8970+7 in · +3% |
| Width | 117in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 139in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 31,315lb | 33,655lb | ▲ 8970+2,340 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH 4994 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Closed center pressure compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steering | Articulated power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | CaseIH 4994 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent (optional) | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH 4994 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steering | Articulated power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic dual caliper disc | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH 4994 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH 4994 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 22gal | 18gal | ▲ 4994+4 gal · +22% |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH 4994 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Silent Guardian cab (standard) | Sound-Gard cab (standard) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 98th percentile (400 hp)B · 98th percentile (400 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 98th percentile (866 ci)B · 98th percentile (861 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 92nd percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 97th percentile (31,315 lb)B · 98th percentile (33,655 lb)
A · 4994B · 8970Median Utility Tractor