John Deere

955

Horsepower
33hp
Production
1989–1998
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$18,000 (1998)
EngineYanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
Tractor Typecompact utility
Series55 Compact Series
Manufacture LocationHoricon, Wisconsin, USA; Augusta, Georgia, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typefour-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakesdifferential hydraulic wet disc
Rops Typetwo-post Roll-Gard
Caboptional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom; optional weather enclosure
Differential Lockmechanical rear

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Hydraulic Total Flow7.2 gpm (27.3 lpm)
Rear Hydraulic Valves2
Hydraulic System Capacity4.5 gal (17 L)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch TypeI
Rear Lift957 lbs (434 kg)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops6.6 gal (25 L)

Other

Mid Hydraulic Valves2
Front Axle Capacity2.6 qts (2.5 L)

Engine

EngineYanmar 3TN84RJ
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Displacement87.3 ci (1.4 L)
Bore3.31 in (84 mm)
Bore Stroke3.31x3.39 in (84 x 86 mm)
Stroke3.39 in (86 mm)
Compression Ratio18
Power33 hp (24.6 kW)
Air Cleanerdry element
Fuel Systemdirect injection
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity4.5 qts (4.3 L)
Coolant Capacity4 qts (3.8 L)
Rated3,200 RPM
Pre Heatingair heater
Operating1400-3425 RPM

Dimensions

Length110 in (279 cm)
Width50.2 in (127 cm)
Height Hood53.3 in (135 cm)
Height Rops77.1 in (195 cm)
Wheelbase64 in (162 cm)
Front Tread38.6 in (98 cm)
Front Tread Range38.6 to 47.3 inches 98 to 120 cm
Rear Tread40.4 in (102 cm)
Rear Tread Range40.4 to 45.5 inches 102 to 115 cm
Weight1,990 lbs (902 kg)
Tires Ag Front7-12
Tires Ag Rear11.2-16
Clearance Drawbar10.9 in (27 cm)

Height with standard ROPS: 77.1 inches 195 cm; Height with Special High Roll-Guard ROPS: 83.1 inches 211 cm

Transmission

Transmission Typehydrostatic
Transmission ModelSunstrand Series 17
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Transmission DescriptionHydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.
Oil Capacity18 qts (17 L)
Oil TypeHy-Gard Low-Viscosity

Available Attachments

60" mid-mount mower deck72" mid-mount mower deckBladeFront-end loaderBackhoe
Reach114 in (289 cm)
Backhoe ModelJohn Deere 7 Backhoe
Backhoe Weight787 lbs (356 kg)
Loading Height70 in (177 cm)
Backhoe Bucket Force1,945 lbs (882 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force1,095 lbs (496 kg)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth90 in (228 cm)