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John Deere 2541 vs John Deere 2955

Verdict: John Deere 2541 vs John Deere 2955

The John Deere 2541 and the John Deere 2955 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2955 leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. John Deere 2541 is the lighter machine (2,993 kg vs 8,186 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2955 is the newer design (1987 vs 1982). In short: choose the John Deere 2955 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2541 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 2541 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 2955 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
85 hp
86 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
63.0 kWReference
72.3 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Power
63.0 kWReference
72.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (claimed)
55.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
54.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
Oil capacity
11.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
64.3 kWReference
Max power
54.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized CreeperReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
64.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
45.0 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
45.0 LReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Total flow
79.5 lpmReference
Steering press.
160.0 barReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear lift
2374 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIReference
Front lift
1529 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
63.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
2993 kgReference
8186 to 10845 poundsReference
Shipping weight
2993 kgReference
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
Shipping
4225 kgReference
Operating
4919 kgReference
Ballasted
5057 kgReference
2541 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the 2541 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
ROPS Charging amps
55Reference
Cab Charging amps
85Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
600Reference
Variants
High-crop
high-clearanceReference
Capacities
Fuel
121.1 LReference
John Deere 2955 attachments
2955 Serial Number Location
2955 Serial Numbers
1987
600000Reference
1988
624800Reference
1989
652968Reference
1990
685843Reference
1991
718292Reference
1992
742062Reference
Questions
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
4522 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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