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John Deere 955 Specs ( 1989-1998 )

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Production

Description Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $18,000 in 1998
Factories Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dry element
Bore/Stroke 3.31x3.39 inches (84 x 86 mm)
Compression 18.0:1
Coolant capacity 4 qts (3.8 L)
Description Yanmar 3TN84RJ / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement 87.3 ci (1.4 L)
Fuel system direct injection
Operating RPM 1400-3425
Power 33 hp (24.6 kW)
Pre-heating air heater
Rated RPM 3200
Starter volts 12
Oil capacity 4.5 qts (4.3 L)
Drawbar (claimed) 23 hp (17.2 kW)
PTO (claimed) 27 hp (20.1 kW)

Transmission

Description hydrostatic
Gears infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity 18 qts (17.0 L)
Oil type Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity
Transmission Sunstrand Series 17
Type hydrostatic

Mechanical

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

Capacity

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

Hydraulics

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

Hitch

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

PTO

Engine RPM 540@3200 / 2100@3200
Mid PTO independent
Mid PTO Type 2100
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Electrical

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

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (drawbar) 10.9 inches (27 cm)
Front tread 38.6 to 47.3 inches (98 to 120 cm)
Length 110 inches (279 cm)
Rear tread 40.4 to 45.5 inches (102 to 115 cm)
Weight 1990 lbs (902 kg)
Wheelbase 64 inches (162 cm)
Width 50.2 inches (min) (127 cm)
Front tire 7-12
Rear tire 11.2-16
Weight 1990 lbs (902 kg)
Wheelbase 64 inches (162 cm)
Standard tires (ag) Front: 7-12. Rear: 11.2-16

955 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 955, below the PTO shaft.

955 Serial Numbers

1990 10001
1991 100001
1992 100700
1993 130000
1994 165001
1995 175130
1996 190001
1997 200001
1998 300001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

John Deere 955 Height

Hood 53.3 inches (135 cm)
ROPS 77.1 inches*Height with standard ROPS. (195 cm)

John Deere 955 attachments

Description 60" mid-mount mower deck / 72" mid-mount mower deck / blade / front-end loader / backhoe

References

Description 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