Tractor · 1989Unverified
John Deere 955
John Deere 955 — 55 Compact Series · 27 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
27 hp
Weight
902 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
FactoriesHoricon, Wisconsin, USAReference
FactoriesAugusta, Georgia, USAReference
Original price was $18,000 in 1998Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.Reference
Engine
Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine24.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)17.2 kWReference
Yanmar 3TN84RJReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement1.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke84 x 86 mmReference
Power24.6 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
Pre-heatingair heaterReference
Compression18.0:1Reference
Rated RPM3200Reference
Operating RPM1400-3425Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity3.8 LReference
Oil capacity4.3 LReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionSundstrand Series 17Reference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil capacity17.0 LReference
Oil typeHy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference
Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)20.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system17.0 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity17.0 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Rear valves2Reference
Mid valves2Reference
Total flow27.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)434 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)533 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@3200Reference
Mid PTOindependentReference
Mid PTO Type2100Reference
Engine RPM2100@3200Reference
Capacities
Fuel25.0 LReference
Front axle2.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase162 cmReference
Weight902 kgReference
Front tire7-12Reference
Rear tire11.2-16Reference
Weight356 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7-12. Rear: 11.2-16Reference
Length279 cmReference
Width127 cmReference
Width149 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)27 cmReference
Front tread98 to 120 cmReference
Rear tread102 to 115 cmReference
John Deere 955 attachments
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
72" mid-mount mower deckReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
955 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 955, below the PTO shaft.Reference
955 Serial Numbers
199010001Reference
1991100001Reference
1992100700Reference
1993130000Reference
1994165001Reference
1995175130Reference
1996190001Reference
1997200001Reference
1998300001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps40Reference
Battery CCA472Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
72" mid-mount mower deckReference
BladeReference
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
John Deere 7 Backhoe
Backhoe typeJohn Deere 7 BackhoeReference
2-Foot flat digging depth228 cmReference
Reach from pivot289 cmReference
Loading height177 cmReference
Bucket force882 kgReference
Dipperstick force496 kgReference
John Deere 955 Height
Hood135 cmReference
ROPS195 cmReference
ROPS211 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.