John Deere 8960 Battery Size (Group 31) + Replacement Guide

Quick answer:

The John Deere 8960 battery size is listed as Group 31, 12 V, 1000 CCA, 13 × 6.81 × 9.44 in.

Battery sizeGroup 31

Voltage12 V

CCA1000 CCA

Case size13 × 6.81 × 9.44 in

John Deere 8960 Battery Specs

This model

1000 CCA

Average

839.52 CCA

Low

150 CCA

High

1850 CCA

This model

12 V

Average

11.54 V

Low

6 V

High

24 V

This model

13 in

Average

11.3 in

Low

9.38 in

High

13 in

Replacement battery recommendation	John Deere StrongBox batteries are recommended for the John Deere 8960 tractor due to their superior vibration resistance and durability
Battery voltage	The official battery voltage for the John Deere 8960 tractor is 12 volts
Battery group size	The official battery group size for the John Deere 8960 tractor is BCI Group Size 31, which is designed for high power and reliability in large diesel engines
Battery CCA	The recommended Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for the John Deere 8960 tractor battery is typically around 900 to 1000 CCA to ensure reliable starting, especially in cold weather
Battery location	The battery on the John Deere 8960 tractor is located underneath the right access step. To access it, you may need to open the flap and possibly remove the access step by taking out the attaching screws
Battery replacement steps	To replace the battery on a John Deere 8960 tractor, first, locate the battery under the right access step and remove the access step if necessary. Then, disconnect the battery terminals, replace the old battery with a new one, and reconnect the terminals securely
Bad battery symptoms	Common symptoms of a bad battery in a John Deere 8960 tractor include the engine not cranking, a clicking sound when starting, and intermittent starting issues. Regularly checking the battery voltage and connections can help identify these problems early