John Deere 950 Specs ( 1978-1989 )
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
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| Distributor | John Deere |
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
| Original price | $8,670 (1983 ) |
Engine
| Engine type | Yanmar 1.7L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | paper element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.54x3.54 inches (90 x 90 mm) |
| Compression | 20.4:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 6.5 qts (6.2 L) |
| Description | Yanmar 3T90-J / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 105 ci (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 22.12 hp (16.5 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 27.36 hp (20.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 210mm dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| Fuel | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 4.75 gal*Early (18.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.75 gal*Early (18.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2030 psi (140.0 bar) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission *Early models of the John Deere 950. |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 570 |
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| Battery Group | BCI 30H |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 25 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 44.9 to 56.7 inches (114 to 144 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 15.3 inches (38 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 53.1 inches (134 cm) |
| Length | 122 inches (309 cm) |
| Rear tread | 45.3 to 59.1 inches (115 to 150 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 68.9 inches (175 cm) |
| Width | 53.3 inches*Minimum (135 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Weight | 2700 to 3000 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 68.9 inches (175 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 |
| Ag rear | 11.2-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27/8.5-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-28 |
950 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on rear of tractor, below PTO shaft. |
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950 Serial Numbers
| 1978 | 1024 |
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| 1979 | 5229 |
| 1980 | 10453 |
| 1981 | 14893 |
| 1982 | 16204 |
| 1983 | 18204 |
| 1984 | 20007 |
| 1985 | 23001 |
| 1986 | 26001 |
| 1987 | 28501 |
| 1988 | 30082 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 31853 |
John Deere 950 Weight
| 2WD Operating | 2700 lbs (1224 kg) |
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| 4WD Shipping | 3000 lbs (1360 kg) |
| Ballasted | 3615 lbs (1639 kg) |
| Max Drawbar | 825 lbs (374 kg) |
John Deere 950 attachments
| Description | 72" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1281
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDJune 12 - 16, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1281 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 4 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 1.8 gal/hour (6.8 l/hour) / 1.9 gal/hour (7.2 l/hour) / 1.8 gal/hour (6.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 22.12 hp (16.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,056 lbs (1386 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 27.36 hp (20.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 28.05 hp (20.9 kW) |
Questions
| Description | I don't know what fluid goes in the front wheel axle. The front axle takes 9 US quarts of GL-5 gear lubricant. |
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References
| Description | 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 |
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| Drive type | Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere |
Speeds
| Description | With 12.4-28 rear tires. |
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