John Deere 2955
The John Deere 2955 is a utility tractor produced from 1987 to 1992 as part of the 55 Utility Series. It was built in Mannheim, Germany, and originally priced at $39,000 in 1992. Powered by a John Deere 5.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine producing 97 hp, it offers multiple transmission options including an 8-speed partially synchronized, 16-speed partial power shift, and 12-speed creeper. The tractor features two- or four-wheel drive, power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and safety options such as Roll-Gard ROPS and an optional Sound-Gard cab. It has a fuel capacity of 32 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 11.9 gallons with closed center hydraulics. The hitch system includes a rear Type II hitch with 5235 lbs lift capacity and an optional front Type II hitch with 3372 lbs lift. PTO options include independent rear and optional front PTOs. The tractor weighs between 8186 and 10845 lbs depending on configuration and has a wheelbase of 102 inches. Attachments include the John Deere 148 and 265 loaders with detailed specifications. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging, and two 12-volt batteries. The 2955 is a versatile utility tractor suitable for various farming tasks.
Power97 hp
Founded1987 - 1992
Model2955
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 2955
Power
| Engine power | 97 hp (72.3 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 86.22 hp (64.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 85 hp (63.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 72.99 hp (54.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 74.2 hp (55.3 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 18.4-38, 15.5-38, 18.4-38, 12.4-42, 16.9-38 |
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Engine
| Model | John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel |
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Weight
| Ballasted | 11150 lbs (5057 kg) |
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| Shipping 2WD cab | 8809 lbs (3995 kg) |
| Shipping 4WD cab | 9316 lbs (4225 kg) |
| Operating 4WD cab | 10845 lbs (4919 kg) |
| Shipping 2WD ROPS | 8186 lbs (3713 kg) |
| Shipping 4WD ROPS | 8697 lbs (3944 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 32 gal (121.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
Variants
| High-crop | high-clearance |
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Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 102 inches (259 cm) |
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Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 600 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Cab Charging amps | 85 |
| ROPS Charging amps | 55 |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
| Capacity | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
| Total flow | 21 gpm (79.5 lpm) |
| Steering pressure | 2320 psi (160.0 bar) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Safety | Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab. |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 55 Utility Series |
| Built in | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Original price | $39,000 in 1992 |
| Years produced | 1987 - 1992 |
Attachments
| Overview | John Deere 148 loader, John Deere 265 loader |
|---|---|
| 148 Loader | NotesFor use on tractors with two-wheel drive. Weight1350 lbs (612 kg) Dump angle38° Boom cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Bucket widths60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm), 96 inches (243 cm) Breakout force4700 lbs (2131 kg) Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm) Rollback angle11° Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Height (at pin)126 inches (320 cm) Bucket capacities0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m), 0.6 cu yd (0.5 cu m), 0.8 cu yd (0.6 cu m), 0.9 cu yd (0.7 cu m) Clearance (level)121 inches (307 cm) Clearance (dumped)102 inches (259 cm) Lift capacity (full at pin)3100 lbs (1406 kg) |
| 265 Loader | Weight2619 lbs (1187 kg) Boom cylinder3.125 inches (7 cm) Bucket widths61 inches (154 cm), 73 inches (185 cm), 85 inches (215 cm), 97 inches (246 cm) Breakout force5730 lbs (2599 kg) Reach (dumped)25.6 inches (65 cm) Rollback angle43° Bucket cylinder2.75 inches (6 cm) Height (at pin)157 inches (398 cm) Clearance (level)150 inches (381 cm) Clearance (dumped)123 inches (312 cm) Lift capacity (full at pin)3920 lbs (1778 kg) |
Transmission
| Options | 8-speed partially synchronized, 16-speed partial power shift, 12-speed |
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| John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) | partially synchronized, 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, dry disc clutch, four gears (1-4) with two ranges (I-II) and reverse range |
| John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized Creeper | 12 forward and 8 reverse gears |
| John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) | partial power shift, 16 forward and 8 reverse gears, hydraulic dry disc clutch, adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|---|
| Front Hitch | II Optional |
| Rear lift capacity | 5235 lbs (2374 kg) |
| Front lift capacity | 3372 lbs (1529 kg) |
Serial Numbers
| 1987 | 600000 |
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| 1988 | 624800 |
| 1989 | 652968 |
| 1990 | 685843 |
| 1991 | 718292 |
| 1992 | 742062 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Front PTO | independent Optional |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
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