This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the John Deere 8870 and the John Deere 8960.
| John Deere 8870 | John Deere 8960 | |
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| Engine | ||
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere | Cummins |
| Engine Cooling Type | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Engine Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine Induction Type | Turbocharged aftercooled | Turbocharged |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Engine Displacement Value | 619 ci (10.1 L) | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Engine Rated Rpm | 2100 | 1900 |
| Engine Power Output Value | 350 hp (261.0 kW) | 333 hp (248.6 kW) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Powersync Diesel 12 and 24 Speeds | PowerShift |
| Transmission Forward Gears | 24 | 12 |
| Transmission Reverse Gears | 12 | 6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Value | 268.9 | 268.9 |
| Operating Weight Value | 35130 lb (15935 kg) | 35570 lb (16134 kg) |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Chassis | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Front Tire Type | - | - |
| Rear Tire Type | - | - |
| Hitch Type | 3-point hitch | Category 3 Hitch |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | IV |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear |
| Hitch Capacity Value | 14980 lb (6795 kg) | 16514 lb (7491 kg) |
| Hydraulic System Type | Closed center pressure compensated | Closed-center pressure compensated |
| Operator Station Type | Sound-Gard cab (standard) | Sound-Gard Cab (standard) |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric |
