John Deere 955

John Deere 955 Compact Utility tractor Technical Specifications

John Deere 955 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1989 – 1998.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 955 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 955 Production

















Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: John Deere
Type: Compact Utility tractor
Factories: Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
  Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price: $18,000 (1998 )


John Deere 955 Power









Engine:
Engine: 33 hp
24.6 kW
Drawbar (claimed): 23 hp
17.2 kW
PTO (claimed): 27 hp
20.1 kW







John Deere 955 Engine
Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel























Mechanical
Chassis: 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock: mechanical rear
Steering: power
Brakes: differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab: Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
Transmission: hydrostatic




John Deere 955 photos…













Capacity
Fuel: 6.6 gal
25.0 L
Hydraulic system: 4.5 gal
17.0 L
Front axle: 2.6 qts
2.5 L






















Hydraulics
Type: open center
Capacity: 4.5 gal
17.0 L
Pressure: 2500 psi
172.4 bar
Rear valves: 2*Optional
Mid valves: 2*Optional
Total flow: 7.2 gpm
27.3 lpm










Tractor hitch
Rear Type: I
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): 957 lbs
434 kg






















Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540
Engine RPM: 540@3200
Mid PTO: independent
Mid RPM: 2100
Engine RPM: 2100@3200

















Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase: 64 inches
162 cm
Weight: 1,990 lbs
902 kg
Front tire: 7-12
Rear tire: 11.2-16



































955 Serial Numbers
Location: Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 955, below the PTO shaft.
1990: 10001
1991: 100001
1992: 100700
1993: 130000
1994: 165001
1995: 175130
1996: 190001
1997: 200001
1998: 300001

John Deere 955 Electrical
















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

John Deere 955 Mechanical





















Chassis: 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock: mechanical rear
Steering: power
Brakes: differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab: Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
Transmission: hydrostatic

Capacity










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

Hydraulics



















Type: open center
Capacity: 4.5 gal
17.0 L
Pressure: 2500 psi
172.4 bar
Rear valves: 2*Optional
Mid valves: 2*Optional
Total flow: 7.2 gpm
27.3 lpm

Tracktor Hitch







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

Power Take-off (PTO)



















Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540
Engine RPM: 540@3200
Mid PTO: independent
Mid RPM: 2100
Engine RPM: 2100@3200

John Deere 955 Engine detail














































Engine Detail
Yanmar 3TN84RJ
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 87.3 ci
1.4 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.31×3.39 inches
84 x 86 mm
Power: 33 hp
24.6 kW
Fuel system: direct injection
Air cleaner: dry element
Pre-heating: air heater
Compression: 18.0:1
Rated RPM: 3200
Operating RPM: 1400-3425
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 4.5 qts
4.3 L
Coolant capacity: 4 qts
3.8 L



John Deere 955 Transmission overview

Engine Oil














Transmission: Sunstrand Series 17
Type: hydrostatic
Gears: infinite (2-range) forward and reverse
Oil capacity: 18 qts
17.0 L
Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.

John Deere 955 Dimensions

























Wheelbase: 64 inches
162 cm
Length: 110 inches
279 cm
Width: 50.2 inches
127 cm (min)
  58.9 inches
149 cm (max)
Weight: 1,990 lbs
902 kg
Clearance (drawbar): 10.9 inches
27 cm
Front tread: 38.6 to 47.3 inches
98 to 120 cm
Rear tread: 40.4 to 45.5 inches
102 to 115 cm













John Deere 955 Height
Hood: 53.3 inches
135 cm
ROPS: 77.1 inches
195 cm *Height with standard ROPS.
  83.1 inches
211 cm *Height with Special High Roll-Guard ROPS.

FAQ

Is John Deere 955 a good tractor?

The John Deere 955 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 955 take?

Check out the John Deere 955 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 855

The John Deere 955 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1989 – 1998

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