John DeereModel A
John Deere 8850
Utility
- power
- 370 hp
- displacement
- 955 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 8850 vs John Deere 8970
John DeereModel B
John Deere 8970
Utility
- power
- 400 hp
- displacement
- 861 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
John DeereJohn Deere 8850
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 8970 higher · +30 hp (+8%)8850370 hp
8970400 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
8850 is in the 98th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8850 higher · +94 ci (+11%)8850955 ci
8970861 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
8850 is in the 99th percentile; 8970 is in the 98th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 8850 higher · +2 (+33%)88508
89706
Median Utility Tractor4
8850 is in the 99th percentile; 8970 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8970 higher · +8 (+50%)885016
897024
Median Utility Tractor12
8850 is in the 73rd percentile; 8970 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models
8850 (A)8970 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8850 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 8850 | 8970 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8850 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Cummins | — |
| Power Output | 370hp | 400hp | ▲ 8970+30 hp · +8% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | ▲ 8850+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 955ci | 861ci | ▲ 8850+94 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 5.5in | 5.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 6in | ▲ 8970+1 in · +20% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8850 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | 12 and 24 Speed Powersync | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8850 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 258in | 269in | ▲ 8970+11 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 37,700lb | 33,655lb | ▲ 8850+4,045 lb · +12% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8850 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center constant-pressure | Closed center pressure compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Articulated power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8850 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8850 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | 4/4N | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 10,250lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8850 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Articulated power | Same |
| Brake Type | Power wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8850 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8850 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 19.5gal | 18gal | ▲ 8850+1.5 gal · +8% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8850 | John Deere 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning | Sound-Gard cab (standard) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 98th percentile (370 hp)B · 98th percentile (400 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 99th percentile (955 ci)B · 98th percentile (861 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 92nd percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 98th percentile (37,700 lb)B · 98th percentile (33,655 lb)
A · 8850B · 8970Median Utility Tractor