John Deere 2955

The John Deere 2955 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The rated power output is 97 hp 72.3 kW. Transmission: John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized Creeper. Operating weight: 8186 to 10845 pounds.

Overview

	1987 - 1992 55 Utility SeriesUtility tractor
1987 - 1992
55 Utility Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price was $39,000 in 1992

Variants
High-crop	high-clearance

John Deere 2955 Engine
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 2955 Power
Engine	97 hp 72.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	74.2 hp 55.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	85 hp 63.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	72.99 hp 54.4 kW
PTO (tested)	86.22 hp 64.3 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab.

Capacity
Fuel	32 gal 121.1 L
Hydraulic system	11.9 gal 45.0 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	11.9 gal 45.0 L
Valves	1 to 3
Total flow	21 gpm 79.5 lpm
Steering press.	2320 psi 160.0 bar

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift	5235 lbs 2374 kg
Front Hitch	II OptOptional
Front lift	3372 lbs 1529 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Front PTO	independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	102 inches 259 cm
Weight	8186 to 10845 pounds
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
ROPS Charging amps	55
Cab Charging amps	85
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	600
Battery volts	12

References
Powerful Pickups published in 1990, by John Deere
Tractors 40 to 85 HP published in 1986, by John Deere
Tractors 40 to 95 HP published in 1988, by John Deere
Task Masters published in 1990, by John Deere
40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1987, by John Deere
40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1988, by John Deere
40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere
The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published 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
Power	97 hp 72.3 kW
Air cleaner	two paper elements
Compression	17.8:1
Rated RPM	2300
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	12.2 qts 11.5 L
Coolant capacity	18 qts 17.0 L

Transmission

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

Transmission — John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)

Transmission	John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Four gears (1-4) with two ranges (I-II) and reverse range.

Transmission — John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)

Transmission	John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic dry disc
Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission.
Transmission	John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized Creeper
Gears	12 forward and 8 reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 2955 Tires
Ag rear	18.4-38
	15.5-38
	18.4-38
	12.4-42
	16.9-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	102 inches 259 cm

John Deere 2955 Weight
Shipping	8186 lbs (2WD ROPS) 3713 kg
	8809 lbs (2WD cab) 3995 kg
	8697 lbs (4WD ROPS) 3944 kg
	9316 lbs (4WD cab) 4225 kg
Operating	10845 lbs (4WD cab) 4919 kg
Ballasted	11150 lbs 5057 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1606
Diesel 16-speed 4WD November 10 - 20, 1986 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1606 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	86.22 hp 64.3 kW
Fuel use	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	85.54 hp 63.8 kW
Fuel use	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	72.99 hp 54.4 kW
Fuel use	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Gear 5H used for power test.
Max pull	9971 lbs 4522 kg
Gear 3L used for pull test.

Attachments

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