Compare/John Deere 870 vs John Deere 955

John Deere 870 vs John Deere 955

Verdict: John Deere 870 vs John Deere 955

The John Deere 870 and the John Deere 955 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 870 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 27 hp. John Deere 955 is the lighter machine (902 kg vs 2,515 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the John Deere 870 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 955 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

28 hp

27 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

YanmarReference

John DeereReference

Three speeds, plus reverse, in three ranges. Speeds may be shifted on the move. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

powerReference

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Factories

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Augusta, Georgia, USAReference

Engine

Engine (net)

20.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 86 mmReference

Power (net)

20.9 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dry with safety elementReference

dry elementReference

Pre-heating

air intake heaterReference

air heaterReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

18.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

3200Reference

Operating RPM

800-2775Reference

1400-3425Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.2 LReference

3.8 LReference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

17.0 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Engine

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24.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

Power

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24.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

225mm dry two-stageReference

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Transmission

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Sundstrand Series 17Reference

Oil type

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Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

18.6 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

20.8 LReference

17.0 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

20.8 LReference

17.0 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

172.4 barReference

Rear valves

2Reference

Mid valves

2Reference

Pump flow

30.7 lpmReference

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Total flow

46.9 lpmReference

27.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

16.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

852 kgReference

533 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2100@2600Reference

2100@3200Reference

Mid PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

Capacities

Fuel

32.2 LReference

25.0 LReference

Front axle

6.5 LReference

2.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

171 cmReference

162 cmReference

Weight

571 kgReference

356 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

7-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

355/80D-20Reference

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Length

312 cmReference

279 cmReference

2WD Width

135 cmReference

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4WD Width

149 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1140 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1211 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

30 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

32 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

116 to 147 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

100 cmReference

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Rear tread

117 to 147 cmReference

102 to 115 cmReference

Rear tire

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11.2-16Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-12. Rear: 11.2-16Reference

Width

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149 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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27 cmReference

Front tread

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98 to 120 cmReference

John Deere 870 attachments

870 Serial Number Location

870 Serial Numbers

1989

1001Reference

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1990

2746 (synchro)Reference

10001Reference

1991

100001Reference

1992

110001Reference

100700Reference

1993

120001Reference

130000Reference

1994

130001Reference

165001Reference

1995

140001Reference

175130Reference

1996

150001Reference

190001Reference

1997

160001Reference

200001Reference

1998

170001Reference

300001Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

447Reference

472Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Questions

Attachment overview

72.8" Mower deck

Cutting width

184 cmReference

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Overall width

215 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 21 cmReference

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John Deere 8A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 8B BackhoeReference

John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

Transport height

205 cmReference

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Bucket width

91 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

337 cmReference

289 cmReference

Loading height

208 cmReference

177 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1537 kgReference

882 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1003 kgReference

496 kgReference

John Deere 8B Backhoe

John Deere 870 Height

2WD Hood

128 cmReference

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4WD Hood

130 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

208 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

210 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

193 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

195 cmReference

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Speeds

John Deere 955 attachments

955 Serial Number Location

955 Serial Numbers

John Deere 7 Backhoe

John Deere 955 Height

Hood

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135 cmReference

ROPS

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211 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.