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John Deere 2955 vs John Deere 5100R

Verdict: John Deere 2955 vs John Deere 5100R

The John Deere 2955 and the John Deere 5100R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5100R leads on rated power with 87 hp against 86 hp. John Deere 5100R is the lighter machine (3,700 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 5100R is the newer design (2009 vs 1987). In short: choose the John Deere 5100R for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2955 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 2955 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 5100R Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
86 hp
87 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission.Reference
Four power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with electric de-clutch button and reverser lever. Programmable automatic gear shifting.Reference
Variants
High-crop
high-clearanceReference
Engine
Engine
72.3 kWReference
74.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
55.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
54.4 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
72.3 kWReference
74.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.5 LReference
19.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
28.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
64.3 kWReference
Max power
54.4 kWReference
Fuel tank
149.9 LReference
Emissions
Tier III/Stage IIIaReference
Fuel system
high-pressure common railReference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
Oil change
500 hReference
Coolant change
1500 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized CreeperReference
AutoQuad Plus with underdriveReference
Gears
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
32 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
64.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
64.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
45.0 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
creeperReference
Capacity
45.0 LReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
up to 3Reference
Total flow
79.5 lpmReference
65.1 lpmReference
Steering press.
160.0 barReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear lift
2374 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIReference
Front lift
1529 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
63.8 kWReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Engine RPM
1000@2074Reference
Capacities
Fuel
121.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
225 cmReference
Weight
8186 to 10845 poundsReference
3700 kgReference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
16.9R34Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
16.9R34Reference
Shipping
4225 kgReference
Operating
4919 kgReference
Ballasted
5057 kgReference
Front tire
13.6R24Reference
Ag front
13.6R24Reference
Length
394 cmReference
Width
217 cmReference
Height (cab)
254 cmReference
Shipping weight
3700 kgReference
Max weight
6599 kgReference
Ground clearance
34 cmReference
John Deere 2955 attachments
2955 Serial Number Location
2955 Serial Numbers
1987
600000Reference
1988
624800Reference
1989
652968Reference
1990
685843Reference
1991
718292Reference
1992
742062Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
55Reference
Cab Charging amps
85Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
600Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Questions
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
4522 kgReference
John Deere 5100R attachments
5100R Serial Numbers
Location:
Right side of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Speeds

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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