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Tractor · 1983Unverified

John Deere 2950

Name: John Deere 2950
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 2950 — Utility tractor · 85 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2950 is a tractor model with an 85 hp rating, placing it within the middle of its class for power output. Manufactured from 1983 to 1988, the 2950 features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a powershift transmission and four-wheel drive. The listed weight of the tractor is 4581 kg, suitable for use in areas of approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

85 hp

Max power

53.8 kW

Weight

4581 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

91 rows

Recorded power

85 hp

Recorded weight

4581 kg

Transmissions

16-speed partial power shift

Production years

1983-1988

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Original price$28,706 (1983 ROPS 2WD )Reference

Original price$40,456 (1983 Cab 4WD )Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Two-post ROPS. Canopy available. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank122.3 LReference

Drawbar (tested)53.8 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference

Air cleanertwo paper elementsReference

Compression17.4:1Reference

Rated RPM2500Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity18.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed63.7 kWReference

Max power53.8 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed partial power shiftReference

12-speed partially synchronizedReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Hi-Lo TSSReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range with left-hand high-low power shift. Synchronized shifting between gears in a given range.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere TSS CreeperReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)63.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)63.7 kWReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Rear valves2Reference

Pump flow87.1 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlload and depth controlReference

Rear lift2208 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed63.8 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase255 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase258 cmReference

Weight4581 kgReference

Front tire10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire18.4-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 13.6-24.8. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 12.4-28. Rear: 16.9-38Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

Length389 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)185 cmReference

Height (cab)275 cmReference

Operating weight4581 kgReference

Ballasted weight5010 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)65 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)48 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axleReference

John Deere 2950 attachments

front-end loaderReference

2950 Serial Numbers

Location:Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference

1983433508Reference

1984505001Reference

1985532000Reference

1986562001Reference

1987587950Reference

1988592001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps33Reference

Cab Charging amps55Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 148 loaderReference

John Deere 260 loaderReference

John Deere 265 loaderReference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 2WDApril 18 - May 2, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1473 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use19.7 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference

Gear 5-Low used for power test.Reference

Max pull3977 kgReference

Gear 3-Low used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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