john deere 950
![]() | 1978 - 1989
50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built | 1978 - 1989 | 50 Compact Series | Compact Utility tractor | Yanmar built |
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1978 - 1989 | |||||
50 Compact Series | |||||
Compact Utility tractor | |||||
Yanmar built | |||||
1978 - 1989 | |
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50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
Production | |
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Distributor | John Deere |
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price | $8,670 (1983 ) |
$12,000 (1988 ) | |
John Deere 950 Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 950 Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 950 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 31 hp
23.1 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 23 hp
17.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 22.12 hp
16.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 27.36 hp
20.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
| power OptOptional |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Photos | |
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John Deere 950 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.75 gal*Early
18.0 L |
| 5.25 gal*After 1984.
19.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 4.75 gal*Early
18.0 L |
| 5.25 gal*After 1984.
19.9 L |
Pressure | 2030 psi
140.0 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission *Early models of the John Deere 950. |
| live two-stage clutch *Tractors built after 1984, serial number 20001. |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 68.9 inches
175 cm |
Weight | 2700 to 3000 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
John Deere 950 attachments | |
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72" mid-mount mower deck | |
snowblower | |
blade | |
front-end loader | |
backhoe | |
Attachment details ... |
950 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on rear of tractor, below PTO shaft. |
950 Serial Numbers | |
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1978 | 1024 |
1979 | 5229 |
1980 | 10453 |
1981 | 14893 |
1982 | 16204 |
1983 | 18204 |
1984 | 20007 |
1985 | 23001 |
1986 | 26001 |
1987 | 28501 |
1988 | 30082 |
Final | 31853 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 25 |
Battery CCA | 570 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | BCI 30H |
References | |
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Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979 | |
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Compact Utility/Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 850, 950 and 1050 Tractors (OMRW19870) published in 1984 | |
John Deere 850 and 950 tractors published in 1978 | |
Operator's Manual 850 and 950 Tractors (OMR68993) published in 1978 | |
John Deere tractors 22 to 50 HP published in 1980 | |
Compact Utility Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 40 PTO hp published in 1982, by John Deere | |
Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 60 PTO hp published in 1984, by John Deere | |
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere |
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