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John Deere 2950 vs John Deere 2955

Verdict: John Deere 2950 vs John Deere 2955

The John Deere 2950 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 2950 is the lighter machine (4,581 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 1983). In short: choose the John Deere 2955 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2950 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 2950 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
Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission.Reference
Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission.Reference
Original price
$40,456 (1983 Cab 4WD )Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
122.3 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
53.8 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
two paper elementsReference
Compression
17.4:1Reference
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
17.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
63.7 kWReference
64.3 kWReference
Max power
53.8 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Engine
72.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
55.3 kWReference
Power
72.3 kWReference
Oil capacity
11.5 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere TSS CreeperReference
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized CreeperReference
Gears
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
63.7 kWReference
64.3 kWReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
partial power shiftReference
Rear valves
2Reference
Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
load and depth controlReference
Rear lift
2208 kgReference
2374 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
63.8 kWReference
63.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
45.0 LReference
Capacity
45.0 LReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Total flow
79.5 lpmReference
Steering press.
160.0 barReference
Front Hitch
IIReference
Front lift
1529 kgReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
255 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
258 cmReference
Weight
4581 kgReference
8186 to 10845 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-24.8. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Length
389 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
185 cmReference
Height (cab)
275 cmReference
Operating weight
4581 kgReference
Ballasted weight
5010 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
65 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
48 cmReference
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
Shipping
4225 kgReference
Operating
4919 kgReference
Ballasted
5057 kgReference
John Deere 2950 attachments
2950 Serial Numbers
1983
433508Reference
1984
505001Reference
1985
532000Reference
1986
562001Reference
1987
587950Reference
600000Reference
1988
592001Reference
624800Reference
Location:
Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
33Reference
55Reference
Cab Charging amps
55Reference
85Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
600Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
20.1 l/hourReference
18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
3977 kgReference
4522 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
High-crop
high-clearanceReference
Capacities
Fuel
121.1 LReference
John Deere 2955 attachments
2955 Serial Number Location
2955 Serial Numbers
1989
652968Reference
1990
685843Reference
1991
718292Reference
1992
742062Reference
Questions

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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