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John Deere 2955 vs John Deere 6400

Verdict: John Deere 2955 vs John Deere 6400

The John Deere 2955 and the John Deere 6400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6400 leads on rated power with 87 hp against 86 hp. John Deere 6400 is the lighter machine (7,607 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 6400 is the newer design (1992 vs 1987). In short: choose the John Deere 6400 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 6400 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
Creeper range provides an additional 12 speeds to the PowrQuad transmission.Reference
Variants
6400
utility tractorReference
High-crop
high-clearanceReference
6400L
low-profileReference
6400SP
Mexican marketReference
Engine
Engine
72.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
55.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
54.4 kWReference
54.6 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
72.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.5 LReference
12.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
17.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
64.3 kWReference
63.5 kWReference
Max power
54.4 kWReference
54.6 kWReference
ROPS Fuel tank
109.8 LReference
Cab Fuel tank
165.0 LReference
Idle RPM
1840-2300Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized CreeperReference
John Deere PowrQuad CreeperReference
Gears
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
28 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
triple 9-inch wet disc PermaClutch 2Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
64.3 kWReference
67.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
45.0 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
45.0 LReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
1 to 5Reference
Total flow
79.5 lpmReference
94.6 lpmReference
Steering press.
160.0 barReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
2374 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIReference
Front lift
1529 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
63.8 kWReference
64.2 kWReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Control
lower link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2683 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
121.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
8186 to 10845 poundsReference
7607 to 9985 poundsReference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-34 (2WD)Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
Shipping
4225 kgReference
3970 kgReference
Operating
4919 kgReference
Ballasted
5057 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-38. Rear: 13.6-46 (High-Clearance)Reference
Clearance (front axle)
67 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
75 cmReference
Front tread
151 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
155 to 268 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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
55Reference
Cab Charging amps
85Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
600Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Questions
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
18.5 l/hourReference
18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
4522 kgReference
5631 kgReference
John Deere 6400 attachments
6400 Serial Number Location
6400 Serial Numbers
1993
100000Reference
1994
117697Reference
1995
135565Reference
1996
153567Reference
1997
177240Reference
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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