John Deere

950

Horsepower
31hp
Production
1978–1989
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$8,670 (1983)
EngineYanmar 1.7L 3-cyl diesel
Tractor Typecompact utility
Series50 Compact Series
Manufacture LocationJapan

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo- or four-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Brakesdifferential mechanical expanding shoe
Rops Typetwo-post

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Pressure2,030 psi (140 bar)
Hydraulic System Capacity4.75 gal (18 L)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch TypeI
Hitch Controlposition control

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity8.5 gal (32.2 L)

Other

DistributorJohn Deere
Steering Optionalpower
Hydraulic Capacity NoteEarly: 4.75 gal 18.0 L; After 1984: 5.25 gal 19.9 L
Original Price Usd 198812,000
Hydraulic System Capacity Alt5.25 gal (19.9 L)

Engine

EngineYanmar 3T90-J
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement105 ci (1.7 L)
Bore3.54 in (90 mm)
Bore Stroke3.54x3.54 in (90 x 90 mm)
Stroke3.54 in (90 mm)
Compression Ratio20.4
Power Gross31 hp (23.1 kW)
Air Cleanerpaper element
Starter Volts12
Coolant Capacity6.5 qts (6.2 L)
Rated2,400 RPM

Dimensions

Length122 in (309 cm)
Width53.3 in (135 cm)
Height53.1 in (134 cm)
Wheelbase68.9 in (175 cm)
Ground Clearance15.3 in (38 cm)
Front Tread44.9 in (114 cm)
Front Tread Range44.9 to 56.7 inches 114 to 144 cm
Rear Tread45.3 in (115 cm)
Rear Tread Range45.3 to 59.1 inches 115 to 150 cm
Operating Weight2,700 lbs (1,224 kg)
Shipping Weight3,000 lbs (1,360 kg)
Tires Ag Front5.00-15
Tires Ag Rear11.2-24, 12.4-28
Tires Lawn Front27/8.5-15
Tires Lawn Rear13.6-28
Max Drawbar825 lbs (374 kg)
Ballasted Weight3,615 lbs (1,639 kg)

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Gear RangesFour gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.
Clutch210mm dry disc

Available Attachments

72" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBladeJohn Deere 75 loaderJohn Deere 80 loaderBackhoe
Mower Deck72 in (182 cm)
Mower Deck Typemid-mount
Mower Deck BrandJohn Deere
Cutting Width72 in (182 cm)
Mower Deck Weight525 lbs (238 kg)
Mower Decks Blade Count3
Mower Deck Overall Width84 in (213 cm)

Option 1

Mower Deck72 in (182 cm)
Mower Deck Typemid-mount
Mower Deck BrandJohn Deere
Cutting Width72 in (182 cm)
Mower Deck Weight525 lbs (238 kg)
Mower Decks Blade Count3
Mower Deck Overall Width84 in (213 cm)

Option 2

Reach133 in (337 cm)
Backhoe ModelJohn Deere 8A Backhoe
Backhoe Weight950 lbs (430 kg)
Loading Height82 in (208 cm)
Backhoe Bucket Force3,200 lbs (1,451 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height81 in (205 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth102 in (259 cm)

Option 3

Reach131 in (332 cm)
Backhoe ModelJohn Deere 1550 Backhoe
Swing Arc180 °
Backhoe Weight1,300 lbs (589 kg)
Digging Depth93 in (236 cm)
Loading Height65.5 in (166 cm)
Bucket Rotation180 °
Backhoe Bucket Force3,107 lbs (1,409 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force1,470 lbs (666 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height68 in (172 cm)

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 1281
Test Number1281
Test DateJune 12 - 16, 1978
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Rated Power27.36 hp (20.4 kW)
Fuel Use PTO Rated1.9 gal/hr (7.2 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power22.12 hp (16.5 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull3,056 lbs (1,386 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max1.8 gal/hr (6.8 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 1281 file
Pull Test Gear4
Power Test Gear6
Transmission Type8-speed
Power At Rated PTO Speed28.05 hp (20.9 kW)
Fuel Use Rated Engine1.8 gal/hr (6.8 L/hr)