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John Deere 2950 Specs ( 1983-1988 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Manufacturer John Deere
Original price $28,706 (1983 ROPS 2WD )

Engine

Engine type John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank 32.3 gal (122.3 L)
Air cleaner two paper elements
Bore/Stroke 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm)
Compression 17.4:1
Coolant capacity 20 qts (18.9 L)
Description John Deere / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 359 ci (5.9 L)
Rated RPM 2500
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (tested) 72.12 hp (53.8 kW)
PTO (claimed) 85 hp (63.4 kW)
PTO (tested) 85.37 hp (63.7 kW)

Transmission

Description Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range with left-hand high-low power shift. Synchronized shifting between gears in a given range. / Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission.
Gears 16 forward and 8 reverse / 12 forward and 8 reverse
Transmission John Deere Hi-Lo TSS / John Deere TSS Creeper
Type partial power shift / partially synchronized
Transmission type 16-speed partial power shift / 12-speed partially synchronized
Transmission type 16-speed partial power shift / 12-speed partially synchronized

Mechanical

Description Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. Canopy available. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning.
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive

Hydraulics

Pump flow 23 gpm (87.1 lpm)
Rear valves 2
Type closed center

Hitch

Control load and depth control
Rear lift 4868 lbs (2208 kg)
Rear Type II

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540/1000

Electrical

Battery volts 12
Cab Charging amps 55
Charging system alternator
Ground negative
ROPS Charging amps 33

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Clearance (front axle) 25.9 inches (65 cm)
2WD Wheelbase 100.4 inches (255 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle) 18.9 inches (48 cm)
4WD Wheelbase 101.6 inches (258 cm)
Ballasted weight 11045 lbs (5010 kg)
Description Rack-and-pinion rear axle
Height (cab) 108.3 inches (275 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 73 inches (185 cm)
Length 153.2 inches (389 cm)
Operating weight 10100 lbs (4WD cab) (4581 kg)
2WD Rear tire 18.4-34
2WD Wheelbase 100.4 inches (255 cm)
4WD Wheelbase 101.6 inches (258 cm)
Front tire 10.00-16
Weight 10100 lbs (4581 kg)
2WD Standard tires (ag) Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34
4WD Optional tires (ag) Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 16.9-38 / Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38
4WD Standard tires (ag) Front: 13.6-24.8. Rear: 18.4-34

2950 Serial Numbers

1983 433508
1984 505001
1985 532000
1986 562001
1987 587950
1988 592001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.

John Deere 2950 attachments

Description front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 1473

Description Diesel 16-speed 2WDApril 18 - May 2, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1473 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5-Low used for power test. / Gear 3-Low used for pull test.
Fuel use 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) / 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) / 5.3 gal/hour (20.1 l/hour)
Max power 72.12 hp (53.8 kW)
Max pull 8,768 lbs (3977 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 85.37 hp (63.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 85.50 hp (63.8 kW)

References

Description Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere / Tractors 45 to 85 HP published in 1984, by John Deere / Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1984, by John Deere / Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere
Drive type Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere

Speeds

Description With 18.4-34 rear tires. / With 18.4-34 rear tires.