Head to head · Utility

CaseIH Steiger 400 vs John Deere 8970

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH Steiger 400

Utility

power
400 hp
displacement
787 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full Steiger 400 specs
John Deere 8970 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8970

Utility

power
400 hp
displacement
861 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 8970 specs
CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 400
vs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Steiger 400400 hp
8970400 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Steiger 400 is in the 98th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8970 higher · +74 ci (+9%)
Steiger 400787 ci
8970861 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Steiger 400 is in the 97th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Steiger 4006
89706
Median Utility Tractor4

Steiger 400 is in the 93rd percentile; 8970 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8970 higher · +8 (+50%)
Steiger 40016
897024
Median Utility Tractor12

Steiger 400 is in the 73rd percentile; 8970 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

Steiger 400 (A)8970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 400John Deere 8970Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHJohn Deere—
ModelSteiger 4008970—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 400John Deere 8970Difference
ManufacturerIvecoCummins—
Power Output400hp400hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement787ci861ci▲ 8970+74 ci · +9%
Bore5.3in5.5in▲ 8970+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke5.9in6in▲ 8970+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 400John Deere 8970Difference
TypeFull power shift12 and 24 Speed Powersync—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 400John Deere 8970Difference
LengthNot recorded269in—
Operating Weight36,048lb33,655lb▲ Steiger 400+2,393 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 400John Deere 8970Difference
System TypePressure flow compensating (PFC)Closed center pressure compensated—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH Steiger 400John Deere 8970Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional)—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 400John Deere 8970Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD)4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—
Brake TypeElectro-hydraulic wet discsHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 400John Deere 8970Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaseIH Steiger 400John Deere 8970Difference
CoolantNot recorded18gal—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Steiger 400John Deere 8970Difference
TypeNot recordedSound-Gard cab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (400 hp)B · 98th percentile (400 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 97th percentile (787 ci)B · 98th percentile (861 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 98th percentile (36,048 lb)B · 98th percentile (33,655 lb)
A · Steiger 400B · 8970Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Steiger 400Full spec pageJohn Deere 8970