Head to head · Utility

John Deere 8970 vs Kirovets K-9400

John Deere 8970 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 8970

Utility

power
400 hp
displacement
861 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 8970 specs
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KirovetsModel B

Kirovets K-9400

Utility

power
401 hp
displacement
730 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full K-9400 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8970
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KirovetsKirovets K-9400

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,659–5,720

Engine Power

▲ K-9400 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
8970400 hp
K-9400401 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8970 is in the 98th percentile; K-9400 is in the 98th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8970 higher · +131 ci (+18%)
8970861 ci
K-9400730 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8970 is in the 98th percentile; K-9400 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
89706
K-94006
Median Utility Tractor4

8970 is in the 93rd percentile; K-9400 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8970 higher · +8 (+50%)
897024
K-940016
Median Utility Tractor12

8970 is in the 92nd percentile; K-9400 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

8970 (A)K-9400 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8970Kirovets K-9400Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKirovets—
Model8970K-9400—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8970Kirovets K-9400Difference
ManufacturerCumminsMercedes-Benz—
ModelNot recordedOM457LA—
Power Output400hp401hp▲ K-9400+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement861ci730ci▲ 8970+131 ci · +18%
Bore5.5in5in▲ 8970+0.5 in · +10%
Stroke6in6.1in▲ K-9400+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8970Kirovets K-9400Difference
Type12 and 24 Speed Powersyncfour-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8970Kirovets K-9400Difference
Length269in289in▲ K-9400+20 in · +7%
WidthNot recorded113in—
HeightNot recorded147in—
Operating Weight33,655lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8970Kirovets K-9400Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure compensatedclosed center—
Steering TypeArticulated powerarticulated powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8970Kirovets K-9400Difference
TypeIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional)Not recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8970Kirovets K-9400Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerarticulated powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8970Kirovets K-9400Difference
Starter TypeElectricelectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8970Kirovets K-9400Difference
Coolant18galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8970Kirovets K-9400Difference
TypeSound-Gard cab (standard)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (400 hp)B · 98th percentile (401 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (861 ci)B · 96th percentile (730 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Length

median 137 in
A · 98th percentile (269 in)B · 99th percentile (289 in)
A · 8970B · K-9400Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 8970Full spec pageKirovets K-9400