john deere 950

1978 - 1989

50 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

50 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Yanmar built

Distributor

John Deere

Manufacturer

Yanmar

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Japan

Original price

$8,670 (1983 )

$12,000 (1988 )

Yanmar 1.7L 3-cyl diesel

8-speed gear

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

Two- or four-wheel drive

Steering

manual

 

power OptOptional

Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes

Two-post ROPS.

Fuel

8.5 gal 32.2 L

Hydraulic system

4.75 gal*Early 18.0 L

 

5.25 gal*After 1984. 19.9 L

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

Rear Type

I

Control

position control

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)

Wheelbase

68.9 inches 175 cm

Weight

2700 to 3000 pounds

Front tire

5.00-15

Rear tire

11.2-24

72" mid-mount mower deck

snowblower

blade

front-end loader

backhoe

Serial number plate on rear of tractor, below PTO shaft.

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.

Ground

negative

Charging system

alternator

Charging amps

25

Battery CCA

570

Battery volts

12

Battery Group

BCI 30H

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