Compare/John Deere 4310 vs John Deere 950

John Deere 4310 vs John Deere 950

Verdict: John Deere 4310 vs John Deere 950

The John Deere 4310 and the John Deere 950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. John Deere 4310 is the lighter machine (2,600 kg vs 2,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4310 is the newer design (2002 vs 1978). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with reverser lever. Gears are synchronized and may be shifted on the move using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. Forward/reverse direction changes may be done on the move, without the clutch, by using the reverser lever.Reference

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

powerReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Original price

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$12,000 (1988 )Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.3 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.7 LReference

Power (gross)

23.3 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

paper elementReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

20.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

1000-2810Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

5.7 LReference

6.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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16.5 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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90 x 90 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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20.4 kWReference

Max power

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16.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,400Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.54x3.54 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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20.4:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooled | 6.5 qtsReference

Transmission

ePowrReverserReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

20.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

19.9 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

19.9 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

140.0 barReference

Valves

5Reference

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Pump flow

32.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

52.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

997 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live two-stage clutchReference

Clutch

wet discReference

210mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2600Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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PTO (tested)

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20.4 kWReference

Control

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position controlReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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20.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

37.9 LReference

32.2 LReference

Front axle

4.4 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

688 kgReference

589 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

7.00-14 (4WD)Reference

5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

297 cmReference

309 cmReference

Width

127 cmReference

135 cmReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

38 cmReference

2WD

1179 kgReference

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4WD

1315 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

254 kgReference

374 kgReference

Max front axle

720 kgReference

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Max rear axle

2000 kgReference

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Lawn/turf front

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27/8.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-28Reference

Height (hood)

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134 cmReference

Front tread

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114 to 144 cmReference

Rear tread

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115 to 150 cmReference

4WD Shipping

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1360 kgReference

2WD Operating

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1224 kgReference

Ballasted

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1639 kgReference

John Deere 4310 attachments

4310 Serial Number Location

4310 Serial Numbers

2002

130001Reference

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2003

230001Reference

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2004

330001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55 (optional)Reference

25Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

570Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

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BCI 30HReference

Total cold cranking amps

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570Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 48 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 48 BackhoeReference

John Deere 1550 BackhoeReference

Transport height

205 cmReference

172 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

337 cmReference

332 cmReference

Loading height

208 cmReference

166 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1691 kgReference

1409 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1104 kgReference

666 kgReference

John Deere 4310 Height

Hood

135 cmReference

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ROPS

228 cmReference

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Speeds

John Deere 950 attachments

950 Serial Number Location

950 Serial Numbers

1978

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1024Reference

1979

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5229Reference

1980

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10453Reference

1981

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14893Reference

1982

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16204Reference

1983

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18204Reference

1984

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20007Reference

1985

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23001Reference

1986

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26001Reference

1987

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28501Reference

1988

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30082Reference

Final

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31853Reference

Questions

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Overall width

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213 cmReference

John Deere 8A Backhoe

John Deere 1550 Backhoe

Digging depth

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236 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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7.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1386 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Power

Rated Power

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31 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,030 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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134.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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309.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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11.2-24, 12.4-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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5.00-15Reference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, powerReference

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.