John Deere 2950

The John Deere 2950 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The rated power output is 85.37 hp 63.7 kW. Transmission: John Deere TSS Creeper. Operating weight: 10100 lbs 4581 kg.

Overview

	1983 - 1988 2050 SeriesUtility tractor
1983 - 1988
2050 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price	$28,706 (1983 ROPS 2WD )
	$40,456 (1983 Cab 4WD )

John Deere 2950 Engine
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	32.3 gal 122.3 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 2950 Power
PTO (claimed)	85 hp 63.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	72.12 hp 53.8 kW
PTO (tested)	85.37 hp 63.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS. Canopy available. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Rear valves	2
Pump flow	23 gpm 87.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	load and depth control
Rear lift	4868 lbs 2208 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	100.4 inches 255 cm
4WD Wheelbase	101.6 inches 258 cm
Weight	10100 lbs 4581 kg
Front tire	10.00-16
2WD Rear tire	18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
ROPS Charging amps	33
Cab Charging amps	55
Battery volts	12

References
Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere
Tractors 45 to 85 HP published in 1984, by John Deere
Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1984, by John Deere
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere
Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	359 ci 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Air cleaner	two paper elements
Compression	17.4:1
Rated RPM	2500
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	20 qts 18.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
12-speed partially synchronized

Transmission — John Deere Hi-Lo TSS

Transmission	John Deere Hi-Lo TSS
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range with left-hand high-low power shift. Synchronized shifting between gears in a given range.
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Transmission — John Deere TSS Creeper

Transmission	John Deere TSS Creeper
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 8 reverse
Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission.
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 2950 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 13.6-24.8. Rear: 18.4-34
4WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 16.9-38
4WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	100.4 inches 255 cm
4WD Wheelbase	101.6 inches 258 cm
Length	153.2 inches 389 cm
Height (steering wheel)	73 inches 185 cm
Height (cab)	108.3 inches 275 cm
Operating weight	10100 lbs (4WD cab) 4581 kg
Ballasted weight	11045 lbs 5010 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle)	25.9 inches 65 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)	18.9 inches 48 cm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1473
Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 18 - May 2, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1473 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	85.37 hp 63.7 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	85.50 hp 63.8 kW
Fuel use	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	72.12 hp 53.8 kW
Fuel use	5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour
Gear 5-Low used for power test.
Max pull	8,768 lbs 3977 kg
Gear 3-Low used for pull test.

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