USED JOHN DEERE 4960

Looking for a 1991 John Deere 4960 for sale? This MFWD PowerShift tractor is located in Hardy, Nebraska, and has now been reduced to $50,999, a total reduction of $9,000 from its original $59,999 asking price.
The tractor shows approximately 12,000 original hours, while the seller reports a complete engine overhaul approximately 3,500 hours ago. Other highlights include a full John Deere PowerShift transmission, MFWD, strong rubber, factory Sound-Gard cab, and working air conditioning.
This used John Deere row crop tractor may appeal to Nebraska and Midwest farmers searching for proven high-horsepower, pre-emissions tractor power without moving into a newer electronically complex machine. The seller is retiring, is motivated to sell, and will consider reasonable offers from serious buyers.
1991 JOHN DEERE 4960 FOR SALE — NOW $50,999
Available now in Hardy, Nebraska, this 1991 John Deere 4960 for sale has been reduced again to $50,999, down from the original asking price of $59,999. This clean, well-kept MFWD row crop tractor shows approximately 12,000 original hours and features a full PowerShift transmission, strong rubber, factory Sound-Gard cab, working air conditioning, and a seller-reported complete engine overhaul approximately 3,500 operating hours ago.
The seller has now reduced the price by a total of $9,000 and is motivated to get the tractor sold. Farmers looking for proven pre-emissions John Deere horsepower, MFWD traction, and a PowerShift transmission should give this 4960 serious consideration.
Reasonable offers from qualified buyers will be considered.
Proven John Deere 4960 Power and Field Capability
The John Deere 4960 remains one of the most recognized high-horsepower tractors from Deere's Sound-Gard era. Designed for demanding agricultural work, it provides the power needed for tillage, planting support, grain-cart duty, hay production, livestock operations, and other heavy farm applications.
This tractor is equipped with mechanical front-wheel drive, commonly referred to as MFWD or front-wheel assist. The MFWD configuration provides added traction compared with a two-wheel-drive tractor, particularly when pulling heavier implements, working loose ground, or operating in challenging field conditions.
Power comes from a John Deere six-cylinder turbocharged and aftercooled diesel engine. Commonly published specifications for the 4960 place output at approximately 222 gross horsepower with approximately 200 claimed PTO horsepower. Buyers should independently confirm specifications and operating performance during inspection.
Full PowerShift Transmission
One of the strongest features of this John Deere 4960 is its full PowerShift transmission. This configuration allows the operator to move through the available forward and reverse speeds without using a conventional clutch for every gear change.
For operators spending long days doing tillage, hauling, grain-cart work, or other applications requiring frequent changes in ground speed, the PowerShift setup remains a desirable feature.
Buyers should operate the tractor through all forward and reverse ranges and evaluate transmission performance under load before purchase.
Seller-Reported Engine Overhaul
The seller reports that the engine received a complete overhaul approximately 3,500 operating hours ago.
That history can be an important consideration on a tractor showing approximately 12,000 original hours. No invoices, overhaul specifications, parts lists, or repair documentation have been supplied with the listing, so buyers should speak directly with the seller regarding what components were replaced, who performed the work, and whether any supporting records remain available.
The seller reports that the tractor currently starts, runs, and operates as it should.
Factory Sound-Gard Cab With Working Air Conditioning
The tractor retains its factory John Deere Sound-Gard cab, providing an enclosed operator environment for long days in the field.
The seller reports that the air conditioning works properly, an important feature for a tractor that may spend long hours working during planting, hay season, tillage, or harvest.
The cab appears clean and well-kept considering the tractor's age and reported hours. Buyers should verify the A/C, heat, gauges, controls, lights, seat, radio, and other cab functions during inspection.
Clean Exterior With Repainted Front Sheet Metal
The seller reports that the hood and front sheet metal were professionally repainted after receiving cosmetic scratches during a storm.
The reported damage was cosmetic. No major structural storm damage has been reported.
Buyers are encouraged to inspect the hood, panels, frame, front axle, cab structure, glass, paintwork, and mounting points to independently confirm condition.
Strong Rubber and MFWD Traction
The seller reports that the tractor has strong rubber, which can represent substantial value on a tractor of this size due to the cost of replacing large agricultural tires.
Combined with the MFWD front axle, the tire condition gives this tractor a configuration well suited for heavier field applications.
Exact tire sizes, brands, ages, tread percentages, and any signs of weather checking should be verified during inspection.
Practical Applications
This John Deere 4960 may be suitable for:

Row crop farming
Primary and secondary tillage
Planting support
Grain-cart and wagon work
Hay production
Large baler operation
Livestock and feedlot operations
Manure equipment
Backup or secondary tractor power
Farms seeking pre-emissions horsepower
Sound-Gard-era John Deere collectors and enthusiasts

Its combination of approximately 200 PTO horsepower, MFWD, PowerShift transmission, and an enclosed Sound-Gard cab makes it useful for both primary fieldwork and supporting roles within a larger farm fleet.
Why Buyers Continue to Search for the John Deere 4960
The John Deere 4960 continues to attract buyers who prefer older high-horsepower tractors built before modern diesel exhaust aftertreatment systems became common.
Its established mechanical design, recognizable Sound-Gard styling, parts availability, PowerShift transmission, MFWD configuration, and agricultural capability have helped maintain interest in the model decades after production ended.
This tractor does carry approximately 12,000 reported original hours, but it also comes with the seller-reported engine-overhaul history, strong rubber, working air conditioning, MFWD, and a clean overall presentation.
REDUCED AGAIN — NOW $50,999
This tractor was originally offered at $59,999, was reduced to $55,999, and has now been dropped again to $50,999.
That's a total reduction of $9,000 from the original asking price.
The seller is motivated to move the tractor as part of a retirement-related sale and will consider reasonable offers from serious buyers.
Contact Trustworthy Equipment LLC for additional information, current availability, photographs, or help arranging the next step.
Trustworthy Equipment LLC is marketing this tractor on behalf of the seller and can connect qualified buyers directly with the appropriate party.
Financing assistance may be available to qualified buyers through independent financing providers. Nationwide transportation assistance may also be available through independent shipping providers.
Buyers are encouraged to complete an independent inspection and verify hours, model year, serial number, specifications, mechanical condition, and operating functions before purchase.