Head to head · Utility

John Deere 8960 vs John Deere 9230

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8960

Utility

power
333 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 8960 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 9230

Utility

power
325 hp
displacement
549 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 9230 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8960
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8960 higher · +8 hp (+2%)
8960333 hp
9230325 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8960 is in the 97th percentile; 9230 is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8960 higher · +306 ci (+56%)
8960855 ci
9230549 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8960 is in the 98th percentile; 9230 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
89606
92306
Median Utility Tractor4

8960 is in the 93rd percentile; 9230 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9230 higher · +12 (+100%)
896012
923024
Median Utility Tractor12

8960 is in the 50th percentile; 9230 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

8960 (A)9230 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model89609230—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
ManufacturerCumminsJohn Deere—
ModelNot recordedPowerTech Plus—
Power Output333hp325hp▲ 8960+8 hp · +2%
Rated RPM1,900RPM2,100RPM▲ 9230+200 RPM · +11%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci549ci▲ 8960+306 ci · +56%
Bore5.5in4.7in▲ 8960+0.8 in · +17%
Stroke6in5.4in▲ 8960+0.6 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
TypePowerShiftPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
Length269in270in▲ 9230+1 in · <1%
WidthNot recorded119in—
HeightNot recorded140in—
Operating Weight35,570lb34,510lb▲ 8960+1,060 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure compensatedClosed-center pressure and flow compensating—
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent (optional)—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
Front Tire Size20.8R-42620/70 R42—
Rear Tire Size20.8R-42620/70 R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
Hitch TypeCategory 3 HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIVIVN/III, IVN/IV—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity16,514lb15,300lb▲ 8960+1,214 lb · +8%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discs—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
Coolant18gal12.5gal▲ 8960+5.5 gal · +44%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8960John Deere 9230Difference
TypeSound-Gard Cab (standard)CommandView Cab with air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 97th percentile (333 hp)B · 97th percentile (325 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (855 ci)B · 94th percentile (549 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 98th percentile (35,570 lb)B · 98th percentile (34,510 lb)
A · 8960B · 9230Median Utility Tractor
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