John Deere 950

The John Deere 950 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 105 ci 1.7 L engine. The rated power output is 31 hp 23.1 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1300 lbs 589 kg.

Overview

	1978 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Production
Distributor	John Deere
Manufacturer	Yanmar
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price	$8,670 (1983 )
	$12,000 (1988 )

John Deere 950 Engine
Yanmar 1.7L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 950 Transmission
8-speed gear
Transmission details ...

John Deere 950 Power
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	power OptOptional
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Two-post ROPS.

Capacity
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
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
Rear Type	I
Control	position control

Power Take-off (PTO)
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
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 ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	25
Battery CCA	570
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	BCI 30H

References
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

Engine

	1978 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Engine Detail — 105 ci / 1.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Yanmar 3T90-J
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	105 ci 1.7 L
Bore/Stroke	3.54x3.54 inches 90 x 90 mm
Power (gross)	31 hp 23.1 kW
Air cleaner	paper element
Compression	20.4:1
Rated RPM	2400
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	6.5 qts 6.2 L

Transmission

	1978 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	210mm dry disc
Four gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.
With 12.4-28 rear tires.

Dimensions

	1978 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

John Deere 950 Tires
Ag front	5.00-15
Ag rear	11.2-24
	12.4-28
Lawn/turf front	27/8.5-15
Lawn/turf rear	13.6-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	68.9 inches 175 cm
Length	122 inches 309 cm
Width	53.3 inches*Minimum 135 cm
Height (hood)	53.1 inches 134 cm
Ground clearance	15.3 inches 38 cm
Front tread	44.9 to 56.7 inches 114 to 144 cm
Rear tread	45.3 to 59.1 inches 115 to 150 cm

John Deere 950 Weight
4WD Shipping	3000 lbs 1360 kg
2WD Operating	2700 lbs 1224 kg
Ballasted	3615 lbs 1639 kg
Max Drawbar	825 lbs 374 kg

Tests

	1978 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Nebraska Tractor Test 1281
Diesel 8-speed 2WD June 12 - 16, 1978 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1281 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	27.36 hp 20.4 kW
Fuel use	1.8 gal/hour 6.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	28.05 hp 20.9 kW
Fuel use	1.9 gal/hour 7.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	22.12 hp 16.5 kW
Fuel use	1.8 gal/hour 6.8 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull	3,056 lbs 1386 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Attachments

	1978 - 1989 50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built
1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built

Attachment overview
72" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
John Deere 75 loader
John Deere 80 loader
Backhoe

72" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount John Deere 72
	3-blade
Cutting width	72 inches 182 cm
Weight	525 lbs 238 kg
Overall width	84 inches 213 cm

John Deere 8A Backhoe
Backhoe type	John Deere 8A Backhoe
Weight	950 lbs 430 kg
Transport height	81 inches 205 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth	102 inches 259 cm
Reach from pivot	133 inches 337 cm
Loading height	82 inches 208 cm
Bucket force	3,200 lbs 1451 kg

John Deere 1550 Backhoe
Backhoe type	John Deere 1550 Backhoe
Weight	1300 lbs 589 kg
Transport height	68 inches 172 cm
Digging depth	93 inches 236 cm
Reach from pivot	131 inches 332 cm
Loading height	65.5 inches 166 cm
Bucket Rotation	180°
Swing Arc	180°
Bucket force	3107 lbs 1409 kg
Dipperstick force	1470 lbs 666 kg