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John Deere 955

Name: John Deere 955
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 955 — 55 Compact Series · 27 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 955 is a compact tractor model with a rating of 27 hp, making it suitable for smaller-scale operations. Manufactured from 1989 to 1998, this model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine driving through four-wheel drive with a hydrostatic transmission. The listed weight of the 955 is 902 kg, and it is designed for tasks on plots of up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

102 rows

Recorded power

27 hp

Recorded weight

902 kg

Transmissions

hydrostatic

Production years

1989-1998

Verified variants

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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.

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