Tractor · 1978Unverified
John Deere 950
John Deere 950 — 50 Compact Series · 31 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
31 hp
Max power
16.5 kW
Weight
2700 to 3000 pounds
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Overview
DistributorJohn DeereReference
ManufacturerYanmarReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Original price$8,670 (1983 )Reference
Original price$12,000 (1988 )Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Engine
Yanmar 1.7L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)23.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)17.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)16.5 kWReference
Yanmar 3T90-JReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke90 x 90 mmReference
Power (gross)23.1 kWReference
Air cleanerpaper elementReference
Compression20.4:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity6.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed20.4 kWReference
Max power16.5 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch210mm dry discReference
Four gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)20.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)20.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system18.0 LReference
Hydraulic system19.9 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity18.0 LReference
Capacity19.9 LReference
Pressure140.0 barReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition controlReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOlive two-stage clutchReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed20.9 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel32.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase175 cmReference
Weight2700 to 3000 poundsReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire11.2-24Reference
Weight238 kgReference
Weight430 kgReference
Weight589 kgReference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear11.2-24Reference
Ag rear12.4-28Reference
Lawn/turf front27/8.5-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear13.6-28Reference
Length309 cmReference
Width135 cmReference
Height (hood)134 cmReference
Ground clearance38 cmReference
Front tread114 to 144 cmReference
Rear tread115 to 150 cmReference
4WD Shipping1360 kgReference
2WD Operating1224 kgReference
Ballasted1639 kgReference
Max Drawbar374 kgReference
John Deere 950 attachments
72" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
950 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on rear of tractor, below PTO shaft.Reference
950 Serial Numbers
19781024Reference
19795229Reference
198010453Reference
198114893Reference
198216204Reference
198318204Reference
198420007Reference
198523001Reference
198626001Reference
198728501Reference
198830082Reference
Final31853Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps25Reference
Battery CCA570Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery GroupBCI 30HReference
Questions
I don't know what fluid goes in the front wheel axle. The front axle takes 9 US quarts of GL-5 gear lubricant.Reference
Attachment overview
72" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
John Deere 75 loaderReference
John Deere 80 loaderReference
BackhoeReference
72" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John Deere 72Reference
Type3-bladeReference
Cutting width182 cmReference
Overall width213 cmReference
John Deere 8A Backhoe
Backhoe typeJohn Deere 8A BackhoeReference
Transport height205 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth259 cmReference
Reach from pivot337 cmReference
Loading height208 cmReference
Bucket force1451 kgReference
John Deere 1550 Backhoe
Backhoe typeJohn Deere 1550 BackhoeReference
Transport height172 cmReference
Digging depth236 cmReference
Reach from pivot332 cmReference
Loading height166 cmReference
Bucket Rotation180°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force1409 kgReference
Dipperstick force666 kgReference
Test results
Diesel 8-speed 2WDJune 12 - 16, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1281 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use6.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use7.2 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 6 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1386 kgReference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 12.4-28 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.