John Deere 2950 Utility tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 2950 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1983 – 1988.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 2950 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 2950 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany | |
| Original price | $28,706 (1983 ROPS 2WD ) |
| $40,456 (1983 Cab 4WD ) | |
| Engine: | 72.12 hp 53.8 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 85.37 hp 63.7 kW |
John Deere 2950 Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| ROPS Charging amps | 33 |
| Cab Charging amps | 55 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
John Deere 2950 Mechanical
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Two-post ROPS. Canopy available. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
| Rear valves | 2 |
| Pump flow | 23 gpm 87.1 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
| Control | load and depth control |
| Rear lift | 4868 lbs 2208 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540/1000 |
Title serial numbers
| Location: | Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle. |
| 1983 | 433508 |
| 1984 | 505001 |
| 1985 | 532000 |
| 1986 | 562001 |
| 1987 | 587950 |
| 1988 | 592001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 2950? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
John Deere 2950 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 359 ci 5.9 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19×4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm |
| Air cleaner | two paper elements |
| Compression | 17.4:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts 18.9 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Transmission | John Deere Hi-Lo TSS |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range with left-hand high-low power shift. Synchronized shifting between gears in a given range. | |
John Deere 2950 Dimensions
| 2WD Wheelbase | 100.4 inches 255 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 101.6 inches 258 cm |
| Length | 153.2 inches 389 cm |
| Height (steering wheel) | 73 inches 185 cm |
| Height (cab) | 108.3 inches 275 cm |
| Operating weight | 10100 lbs (4WD cab) 4581 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 11045 lbs 5010 kg |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 25.9 inches 65 cm |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 18.9 inches 48 cm |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | |
John Deere 2950 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1473 | |
| Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 18 – May 2, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1473 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 85.37 hp 63.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 85.50 hp 63.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 72.12 hp 53.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour |
| Gear 5-Low used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 8,768 lbs 3977 kg |
| Gear 3-Low used for pull test. | |
John Deere 2950 Attachments
1406 kg
2131 kg
81 cm
320 cm
259 cm
307 cm
6 cm
6 cm
612 kg
152 cm
Bucket width: 72 inches
182 cm
Bucket width: 84 inches
213 cm
Bucket width: 96 inches
243 cm
0.4 cu m
Bucket capacity: 0.6 cu yd
0.5 cu m
Bucket capacity: 0.8 cu yd
0.6 cu m
Bucket capacity: 0.9 cu yd
0.7 cu m
1445 kg
2209 kg
101 cm
391 cm
320 cm
373 cm
8 cm
6 cm
987 kg
154 cm
Bucket width: 73 inches
185 cm
Bucket width: 85 inches
215 cm
Bucket width: 97 inches
246 cm
1778 kg
2599 kg
65 cm
398 cm
312 cm
381 cm
7 cm
6 cm
1187 kg
154 cm
Bucket width: 73 inches
185 cm
Bucket width: 85 inches
215 cm
Bucket width: 97 inches
246 cm
FAQ
Is John Deere 2950 a good tractor?
The John Deere 2950 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 2950 take?
Check out the John Deere 2950 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year John Deere made the 2950?
The John Deere 2950 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1983 – 1988
How much horsepower is a John Deere 2950?
The 2950 engine tested at 72.12 hp
53.8 kW drawbar and 85.37 hp
63.7 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a John Deere 2950 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 2950 weight ranges from 10100 lbs
4581 kg .
How much can a John Deere 2950 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 2950 tractors starts at 8,768 lbs
3977 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John John Deere 2950 Lift?
John Deere 2950 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 4868 lbs
2208 kg.
Where is the serial number on a John Deere 2950?
Lookup right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.