john deere 2955
 | 1987 - 1992
55 Utility SeriesUtility tractor | 1987 - 1992 | 55 Utility Series | Utility tractor |
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1987 - 1992 | ||||
55 Utility Series | ||||
Utility tractor | ||||
1987 - 1992 | |
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55 Utility Series | |
Utility tractor |
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 Transmissions | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
12-speed | |
Transmission 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. |
Photos | |
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John Deere 2955 photos...  |
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 ...  | |
John Deere 2955 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
2955 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
2955 Serial Numbers | |
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1987 | 600000 |
1988 | 624800 |
1989 | 652968 |
1990 | 685843 |
1991 | 718292 |
1992 | 742062 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
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 |