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John Deere 955

John Deere 955 tractor
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The John Deere 955 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1989 to 1998 as part of the 55 Compact Series. It features a Yanmar 1.4L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 33 hp, hydrostatic Sunstrand Series 17 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and four-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock. The tractor includes power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a two-post Roll-Gard ROPS with optional canopy and high ROPS. It has a fuel capacity of 6.6 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 4.5 gallons. The 955 offers a rear Type I hitch with a lift capacity of 957 lbs at 24 inches. PTO options include independent rear and mid PTOs. Dimensions include a 64-inch wheelbase, 110-inch length, and weight of 1990 lbs. Standard tires are 7-12 front and 11.2-16 rear. Attachments available include mid-mount mower decks, blades, loaders, and backhoes.
John Deere 955compact utility tractorYanmar enginehydrostatic transmission33 hp55 Compact Seriestractor specificationstractor attachmentsmower deckloaderbackhoe
Power33 hp
Founded1989 - 1998
Model955

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 955

Power

PTO (claimed):27 hp
PTO (claimed kW):20.1 kW
Drawbar (claimed):23 hp
Drawbar (claimed kW):17.2 kW

Engine

Type:Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
Power (engine):33 hp
Power (engine kW):24.6 kW

Height

Hood:53.3 inches
Hood (cm):135 cm
ROPS high:83.1 inches
ROPS standard:77.1 inches
ROPS high (cm):211 cm
ROPS standard (cm):195 cm

Capacity

Fuel:6.6 gal
Fuel (L):25.0 L
Front axle:2.6 qts
Front axle (L):2.5 L
Hydraulic system:4.5 gal
Hydraulic system (L):17.0 L

Overview

Series:55 Compact Series
Category:Compact Utility tractor
Factories:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA; Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price:$18,000 in 1998
Production years:1989 - 1998

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:472
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:40
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:4.5 gal
Pressure:2500 psi
Mid valves:2 Optional
Total flow:7.2 gpm
Rear valves:2 Optional
Capacity (L):17.0 L
Pressure (bar):172.4 bar
Total flow (lpm):27.3 lpm

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering:Yes
Four-wheel drive:Yes
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Attachments

54" Blade:John Deere 380, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 13 inches lift (33 cm), 5.5 inches cut (13 cm), 450 lbs (204 kg), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
70A Loader:930 lbs lift (full at pin) (421 kg), 1585 lbs breakout (718 kg), 1915 lbs breakout (bucket) (868 kg), 45° dump, 31 inches reach (dumped) (78 cm), 46 inches reach (ground) (116 cm), 22° rollback (ground line), 77 inches height (at pin) (195 cm), 74 inches clearance (dumped) (187 cm), 62.5 inches clearance (level) (158 cm), Bucket widths: 48 inches (121 cm), 54 inches (137 cm), 60 inches (152 cm)
John Deere 7 Backhoe:Backhoe type John Deere 7 Backhoe, weight 787 lbs (356 kg), 2-Foot flat digging depth 90 inches (228 cm), reach from pivot 114 inches (289 cm), loading height 70 inches (177 cm), bucket force 1,945 lbs (882 kg), dipperstick force 1,095 lbs (496 kg)
60" mid-mount mower deck:John Deere 2734M, 60 inches (152 cm), total width 72.5 inches (184 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, cut height 1.5 to 7.8 inch (3 to 19 cm), weight 325 lbs (147 kg)
72" mid-mount mower deck:John Deere 2733M, 72 inches (182 cm), total width 85 inches (215 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, cut height 1.5 to 8.6 inch (3 to 21 cm), weight 448 lbs (203 kg)

Transmission

Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Model:Sunstrand Series 17
Control:Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.
Oil type:Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity
Oil capacity:18 qts
Oil capacity (L):17.0 L

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):957 lbs
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm kg):434 kg

Dimensions & Tires

Width:50.2 inches (min)
Length:110 inches
Weight:1990 lbs
Wheelbase:64 inches
Width max:58.9 inches (max)
Rear tread:40.4 to 45.5 inches
Front tread:38.6 to 47.3 inches
Length (cm):279 cm
Weight (kg):902 kg
Wheelbase (cm):162 cm
Width (cm max):149 cm
Width (cm min):127 cm
Rear tread (cm):102 to 115 cm
Front tread (cm):98 to 120 cm
Clearance (drawbar):10.9 inches
Standard tires (ag):Front: 7-12. Rear: 11.2-16
Clearance (drawbar cm):27 cm

Power Take-off (PTO)

Mid PTO:independent
Rear PTO:independent
Mid PTO Type:2100
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)
Mid PTO Engine RPM:2100@3200
Rear PTO Engine RPM:540@3200