John DeereModel A
John Deere 8970
Utility
- power
- 400 hp
- displacement
- 861 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 8970 vs John Deere 9630
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 9630
Utility
- power
- 530 hp
- displacement
- 827 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
John DeereJohn Deere 8970
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 9630
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 9630 higher · +130 hp (+33%)8970400 hp
9630530 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
8970 is in the 98th percentile; 9630 is in the 99th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8970 higher · +34 ci (+4%)8970861 ci
9630827 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
8970 is in the 98th percentile; 9630 is in the 97th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied89706
96306
Median Utility Tractor4
8970 is in the 93rd percentile; 9630 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8970 higher · +6 (+33%)897024
963018
Median Utility Tractor12
8970 is in the 92nd percentile; 9630 is in the 83rd · 4,941 models
8970 (A)9630 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | John Deere 9630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 8970 | 9630 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | John Deere 9630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | John Deere | — |
| Model | Not recorded | PowerTech Plus | — |
| Power Output | 400hp | 530hp | ▲ 9630+130 hp · +33% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 861ci | 827ci | ▲ 8970+34 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 5.5in | 5.2in | ▲ 8970+0.3 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 6in | 6.5in | ▲ 9630+0.5 in · +8% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | John Deere 9630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12 and 24 Speed Powersync | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | John Deere 9630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 269in | 270in | ▲ 9630+1 in · <1% |
| Width | Not recorded | 119in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 142in | — |
| Operating Weight | 33,655lb | 39,465lb | ▲ 9630+5,810 lb · +17% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | John Deere 9630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure compensated | Closed-center pressure and flow compensating | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | John Deere 9630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional) | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | John Deere 9630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | 3-Point Hitch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | John Deere 9630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Hydraulic wet discs | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | John Deere 9630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | John Deere 9630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 18gal | 17.5gal | ▲ 8970+0.5 gal · +3% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | John Deere 9630 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sound-Gard cab (standard) | CommandView Cab (standard) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 98th percentile (400 hp)B · 99th percentile (530 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 98th percentile (861 ci)B · 97th percentile (827 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 83rd percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 98th percentile (33,655 lb)B · 99th percentile (39,465 lb)
A · 8970B · 9630Median Utility Tractor