Tractor · 1983Unverified
John Deere 2950
John Deere 2950 — Utility tractor · 85 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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
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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.