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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 97 hp / 72.3 kW. Transmission: John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized Creeper. Operating weight: 8186 to 10845 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 97 hp / 72.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
32 gal
121.1 L
Transmission
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized Creeper
Operating Weight
8186 to 10845 pounds
Overview
 | 1987 - 1992
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price was $39,000 in 1992 | |
Variants | |
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High-crop | high-clearance |
John Deere 2955 Engine | |
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John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 2955 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 32 gal
121.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.9 gal
45.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 5235 lbs
2374 kg |
Front Hitch | II OptOptional |
Front lift | 3372 lbs
1529 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Weight | 8186 to 10845 pounds |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 55 |
Cab Charging amps | 85 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 600 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
15.5-38 | |
18.4-38 | |
12.4-42 | |
16.9-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
John Deere 2955 Weight | |
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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 | |
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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
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 148 loader | |
John Deere 265 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 2955 based on its 97 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 2955.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.3 hrs
Approximately 6.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (32 gal / 121.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5 gal/hr (19.1 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 2955 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2955.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)97 hp
Kilowatts (kW)72.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)98.3 PS
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