John Deere 960

John Deere 960, 965, 970, 975, 985 – specs, opinions & photos

Looking for information about combines John Deere 960, 965, 970, 975, 985? This article answers questions like:

  • How much horsepower does each model deliver?
  • What is the cutting width of the header?
  • What is the grain tank capacity for each model?
  • What are the transport dimensions?

Thanks to a detailed spec sheet in table format, it's easy to compare combines, and user reviews will guide you to the best option.

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Technical specifications of the combine harvesters John Deere 960, 965, 970, 975, 985:

John Deere 960
John Deere 965
John Deere 970
John Deere 975
John Deere 985

John Deere 960

  • Years of production: 1972-75
  • Rated engine power (HP): 105
  • Fuel tank capacity (L): 175
  • Cutting unit/header working width (cm): 365
  • Grain tank capacity (hl): 27,1/31

John Deere 965

  • Years of production: 1975-77
  • Rated engine power (HP): 125
  • Fuel tank capacity (L): 300
  • Cutting unit/header working width (cm): 365
  • Grain tank capacity (hl): 39

John Deere 970

  • Years of production: 1972-75
  • Rated engine power (HP): 132
  • Fuel tank capacity (L): 175
  • Cutting unit/header working width (cm): 425
  • Grain tank capacity (hl): 28,6/33,5

John Deere 975

  • Years of production: 1975-77
  • Rated engine power (HP): 150
  • Fuel tank capacity (L): 300
  • Cutting unit/header working width (cm): 425
  • Grain tank capacity (hl): 42

John Deere 985

  • Years of production: 1978-82
  • Rated engine power (HP): 170
  • Fuel tank capacity (L): 300
  • Cutting unit/header working width (cm): 485
  • Grain tank capacity (hl): 42

For details and a comparison of the combines, see the technical sheet below.

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Data sheet for John Deere 965, 960, 970, 975, 985 combine harvesters:

Comparison of technical parameters of combine harvesters
Model John Deere 960 John Deere 965 John Deere 970 John Deere 975 John Deere 985
Years of production 1972-75 1975-77 1972-75 1975-77 1978-82
Engine manufacturer JD JD JD JD JD
Engine designation/type 6329 DZ02 6359 TZ03 6329 TZ01 6359 TZ02 6466 TZ01
Engine displacement (cm³) 5390 5883 5390 5883 7640
Number of cylinders / turbocharging 6 6 T 6 T 6 T 6 T
Rated engine power (HP) 105 125 132 150 170
Fuel tank capacity (L) 175 300 175 300 300
Type of transmission system mech mech mech mech mech
Number of gearbox speeds 4 4 4 4 4
Minimum-maximum driving speed (km/h) 1,0-20,0 1,2-20,0 1,0-20,0 1,1-19,7 1,1-20

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Cutting unit/header working width (cm) 365 365 425 425 485
Number of straw walkers 4 4 5 5 6
Total length (cm) 790 906 796 906 892
Total width (cm) 445 527 – – –
Width without cutting unit/header (cm) 290 290 300 295 330
Height without cab (cm) 315 369 325 369 396
Total height with cab (cm) 393 393 396 – –
Weight without cab (kg) 6300 6400 6780 6850 9230
Weight with cab (kg) – – – – –
Grain tank capacity (hl) 27,1/31 39 28,6/33,5 42 42
Front wheel size 18,4-30 23,1-26 18,4-30 28,1-26 23,1-26
Rear wheel size 10,5-18 12,5/80-18 10,5-18 12,5/80-18 12,5/80-18

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