John Deere 8970 vs Versatile 400

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 8970

John Deere 8970

400 HP · 1993–1996

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Versatile 400

Versatile 400

400 HP · 2008–2017

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 8970 and the Versatile 400 deliver the same power: 400 HP.
  • The Versatile 400 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 1993 for the John Deere 8970.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 8970Versatile 400
Power400 HP400 HP
Production years1993–19962008–2017
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement14 L10.8 L
Weight15 265 kg—
Drive4WD4WD
TransmissionPartial power shiftSynchronized
Gears (fwd/rev)12 / 312 / 4
Wheelbase340 cm360 cm
Length683 cm673 cm
CabYesYes

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