Head to head · Utility

International Harvester 4786 vs John Deere 8970

International Harvester 4786 Tractor
International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester 4786

Utility

power
350 hp
displacement
798 ci
Cylinders
8
Forward gears
10
Full 4786 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
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 4786
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8970 higher · +50 hp (+14%)
4786350 hp
8970400 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4786 is in the 98th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8970 higher · +63 ci (+8%)
4786798 ci
8970861 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4786 is in the 97th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4786 higher · +2 (+33%)
47868
89706
Median Utility Tractor4

4786 is in the 99th percentile; 8970 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8970 higher · +14 (+140%)
478610
897024
Median Utility Tractor12

4786 is in the 39th percentile; 8970 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

4786 (A)8970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterJohn Deere—
Model47868970—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterCummins—
ModelDV-800Not recorded—
Power Output350hp400hp▲ 8970+50 hp · +14%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,100RPM▲ 4786+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders86▲ 4786+2 · +33%
Displacement798ci861ci▲ 8970+63 ci · +8%
Bore5.3in5.5in▲ 8970+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke4.5in6in▲ 8970+1.5 in · +33%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
TypeSliding gear12 and 24 Speed Powersync—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
LengthNot recorded269in—
Operating Weight30,200lb33,655lb▲ 8970+3,455 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center pressure compensated—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional)—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
Front Tire Size32x24.5Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size32x24.5Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
CoolantNot recorded18gal—

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester 4786John Deere 8970Difference
TypeNot recordedSound-Gard cab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (350 hp)B · 98th percentile (400 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 97th percentile (798 ci)B · 98th percentile (861 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 97th percentile (30,200 lb)B · 98th percentile (33,655 lb)
A · 4786B · 8970Median Utility Tractor
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