
John DeereModel A
John Deere 8970
Utility
- power
- 400 hp
- displacement
- 861 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 24
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How they compare
8970 is in the 98th percentile; K-9400 is in the 98th · 5,383 models
8970 is in the 98th percentile; K-9400 is in the 96th · 5,580 models
8970 is in the 93rd percentile; K-9400 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
8970 is in the 92nd percentile; K-9400 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Kirovets K-9400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kirovets | — |
| Model | 8970 | K-9400 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Kirovets K-9400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Model | Not recorded | OM457LA | — |
| Power Output | 400hp | 401hp | ▲ K-9400+1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 861ci | 730ci | ▲ 8970+131 ci · +18% |
| Bore | 5.5in | 5in | ▲ 8970+0.5 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 6in | 6.1in | ▲ K-9400+0.1 in · +2% |
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Kirovets K-9400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12 and 24 Speed Powersync | four-speed power shift | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Kirovets K-9400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 269in | 289in | ▲ K-9400+20 in · +7% |
| Width | Not recorded | 113in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 147in | — |
| Operating Weight | 33,655lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Kirovets K-9400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure compensated | closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | articulated power | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Kirovets K-9400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch (optional) | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Kirovets K-9400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | articulated power | Same |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Kirovets K-9400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Kirovets K-9400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 18gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8970 | Kirovets K-9400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sound-Gard cab (standard) | Not recorded | — |
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