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John Deere 2955 vs John Deere Q-85

Verdict: John Deere 2955 vs John Deere Q-85

The John Deere 2955 and the John Deere Q-85 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 Q-85 is the lighter machine (2,219 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 Q-85 is the newer design (2002 vs 1987). In short: choose the John Deere 2955 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere Q-85 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 Q-85 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
86 hp
85 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
GoldiniReference
Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Distributor
John DeereReference
Variants
High-crop
high-clearanceReference
Engine
Engine
72.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
55.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
54.4 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
94 x 100 mmReference
Power
72.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
64.3 kWReference
Max power
54.4 kWReference
Engine (gross)
63.4 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
63.4 kWReference
Torque
290.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized CreeperReference
Gears
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
280mm mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
64.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
45.0 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
open centerReference
Capacity
45.0 LReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Total flow
79.5 lpmReference
Steering press.
160.0 barReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
2374 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIReference
Front lift
1529 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/540EReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
63.8 kWReference
Pump flow
39.0 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
2500 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
121.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
184 cmReference
Weight
8186 to 10845 poundsReference
2219 kgReference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
320/70-24Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
Shipping
4225 kgReference
Operating
4919 kgReference
Ballasted
5057 kgReference
Front tire
280/70-20Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 280/70-20. Rear: 320/70-24Reference
Length
328 cmReference
Height
215 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
Charging amps
55Reference
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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