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John Deere 2955 vs John Deere 6403

Verdict: John Deere 2955 vs John Deere 6403

The John Deere 2955 and the John Deere 6403 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6403 leads on rated power with 87 hp against 86 hp. John Deere 6403 is the lighter machine (7,695 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 6403 is the newer design (2002 vs 1987). In short: choose the John Deere 6403 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 6403 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
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Variants
High-crop
high-clearanceReference
Engine
Engine
72.3 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
55.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
54.4 kWReference
54.3 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
72.3 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.5 LReference
12.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
13.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
64.3 kWReference
64.7 kWReference
Max power
54.4 kWReference
54.3 kWReference
Fuel tank
157.8 LReference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized CreeperReference
Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS)Reference
Gears
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
305mm cerametalic dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
64.3 kWReference
66.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
45.0 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
45.0 LReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Total flow
79.5 lpmReference
56.8 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
65.7 kWReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
Rear valves
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
45.8 lpmReference
Control
mechanical lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2189 kgReference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
Capacities
Fuel
121.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
Weight
8186 to 10845 poundsReference
7695 to 8987 poundsReference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
Shipping
4225 kgReference
Operating
4919 kgReference
Ballasted
5057 kgReference
5223 kgReference
2WD Wheelbase
231 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
230 cmReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
2WD Length
412 cmReference
4WD Length
414 cmReference
Width
185 cmReference
Flanged rear axle
1671 mmReference
2WD Front tread
149 to 204 cmReference
4WD Front tread
151 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
151 to 201 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping
3490 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
3687 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping
3891 kgReference
4WD Cab Shipping
4076 kgReference
4WD ROPS Operating
3969 kgReference
Steering wheel
203 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
negatveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
55Reference
Cab Charging amps
85Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
600Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
65Reference
Questions
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
18.5 l/hourReference
19.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
4522 kgReference
6403 Serial Number Location
6403 Serial Numbers
2002
1339Reference
2003
1557Reference
2004
2129Reference
2005
2621Reference
2006
3762Reference
2007
5342Reference
John Deere 6403 Height
2WD Hood
173 cmReference
4WD Hood
172 cmReference
ROPS
276 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
206 cmReference
Exhaust
288 cmReference

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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