John Deere 955 Specs ( 1989-1998 )
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $18,000 in 1998 |
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| Factories | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Front axle | 2.6 qts (2.5 L) |
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| Fuel | 6.6 gal (25.0 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
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| 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) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@3200 / 2100@3200 |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 472 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (drawbar) | 10.9 inches (27 cm) |
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| 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. |
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955 Serial Numbers
| 1990 | 10001 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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