The John Deere 8970 tractor has 339 hp engine horsepower and 339 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower339 hp
PTO horsepower339 hp
Drawbar horsepower313.9 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Torque1,200 lb-ft
Operating weight33,655 lb
John Deere 8970 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
339 hp
PTO horsepower
339 hp
Drawbar horsepower
313.9 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,100 rpm
Engine torque
1,200 lb-ft
Engine displacement
855 cu in
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Operating weight
33,655 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
339 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
339 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
313.9 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
33,655 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 8970 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 8970 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 339 hp.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 8970’s 339 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 339 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 8970 combines 313.9 hp drawbar horsepower with 33,655 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 8970 pairs 339 hp with 33,655 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 8970 uses 855 cu in displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,100 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8970 combines 1,200 lb-ft of torque with a 2,100 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a lower-speed tractor engine setup.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
