John Deere 955

The John Deere 955 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 87.3 ci 1.4 L engine. The rated power output is 33 hp 24.6 kW. Transmission: Sunstrand Series 17. Operating weight: 787 lbs 356 kg.

Overview

	1989 - 1998 55 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor
1989 - 1998
55 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Compact Utility tractor
Factories	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
	Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price was $18,000 in 1998

John Deere 955 Engine
Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 955 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

John Deere 955 Power
Engine	33 hp 24.6 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	23 hp 17.2 kW
PTO (claimed)	27 hp 20.1 kW

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.

Capacity
Fuel	6.6 gal 25.0 L
Hydraulic system	4.5 gal 17.0 L
Front axle	2.6 qts 2.5 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	4.5 gal 17.0 L
Pressure	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Rear valves	2 OptOptional
Mid valves	2 OptOptional
Total flow	7.2 gpm 27.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	957 lbs 434 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@3200
Mid PTO	independent
Mid PTO Type	2100
Engine RPM	2100@3200

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	64 inches 162 cm
Weight	1990 lbs 902 kg
Front tire	7-12
Rear tire	11.2-16
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	40
Battery CCA	472
Battery volts	12

References
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere*
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere
Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1993, by John Deere
Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1997, by John Deere
Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1998, by John Deere
Compact Tractors Under 40 Horsepower published in 1991, by John Deere
Compact Utility Tractors published in 1993, by John Deere
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors published in 1995
Compact Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.
Operator's Manual 410 and 420 Loaders (OMC49370) published in 2005
Operator's Manual 655, 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM92614) published in 1990
Operator's Manual 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM95303) published in 1991
Technical Manual 655, 755, 855, 955, 756 and 856 Compact Utility Tractors (TM1360) published in 1996

Engine

Engine Detail — 87.3 ci / 1.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Yanmar 3TN84RJ
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	87.3 ci 1.4 L
Bore/Stroke	3.31x3.39 inches 84 x 86 mm
Power	33 hp 24.6 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Air cleaner	dry element
Pre-heating	air heater
Compression	18.0:1
Rated RPM	3200
Operating RPM	1400-3425
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	4 qts 3.8 L
Oil capacity	4.5 qts 4.3 L

Transmission

Transmission — Sunstrand Series 17

Transmission	Sunstrand Series 17
Type	hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity	18 qts 17.0 L
Oil type	Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity
Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.

	Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity

Dimensions

John Deere 955 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7-12. Rear: 11.2-16

Dimensions
Wheelbase	64 inches 162 cm
Length	110 inches 279 cm
Width	50.2 inches (min) 127 cm
	58.9 inches (max) 149 cm
Weight	1990 lbs 902 kg
Clearance (drawbar)	10.9 inches 27 cm
Front tread	38.6 to 47.3 inches 98 to 120 cm
Rear tread	40.4 to 45.5 inches 102 to 115 cm

John Deere 955 Height
Hood	53.3 inches 135 cm
ROPS	77.1 inches*Height with standard ROPS. 195 cm
	83.1 inches*Height with Special High Roll-Guard ROPS. 211 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deck
72" mid-mount mower deck
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe

John Deere 7 Backhoe
Backhoe type	John Deere 7 Backhoe
Weight	787 lbs 356 kg
2-Foot flat digging depth	90 inches 228 cm
Reach from pivot	114 inches 289 cm
Loading height	70 inches 177 cm
Bucket force	1,945 lbs 882 kg
Dipperstick force	1,095 lbs 496 kg