John Deere 955

Production ended · 4WD

PTO power · claimed

27 hp

Weight
1,990 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1998
$18,000

Power

Power specifications
Engine33 hp unspecified
PTO27 hp claimed
Drawbar23 hp claimed
Listed power33 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the John Deere 955
Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl87 ci
Engine details
Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.31 in × 3.39 in
Rated speed
3,200 rpm
Rated power
33 hp
Compression
18.0:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Transmissions

Transmissions for the John Deere 955
Sundstrand Series 17hydrostaticinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Transmission notes

Sundstrand Series 17: Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight1,990 lb unspecified

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase64 in
Length110 in
Width50.2 in
Height77.1 in unspecified
Front tread, narrowest38.6 in
Front tread, widest47.3 in
Rear tread, narrowest40.4 in
Rear tread, widest45.5 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank6.6 gal
Hydraulic system4.5 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flowno record
Total flow7.2 gpm
Pressure2,500 psi
Rear valves2
Mid valves2

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryI
Rear lift capacityno record
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)957 lb

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.375)
Mid PTOindependent
Mid PTO speeds2100
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@3200

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive4WD
SteeringPower steering
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
CabTwo-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure

Tires

Tires specifications
Front7-12
Rear11.2-16

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Cold cranking472 CCA
Chargingalternator
Charging output40 A
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$18,000 (1998)
FactoriesHoricon, Wisconsin, USA; Augusta, Georgia, USA
Built byJohn Deere

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 955, below the PTO shaft.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
199010001
1991100001
1992100700
1993130000
1994165001
1995175130
1996190001
1997200001
1998300001

Literature

  • Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual John Deere, 1989
  • Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual John Deere*, 1997
  • Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual John Deere, 1999
  • Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1993
  • Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1997
  • Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1998
  • Compact Tractors Under 40 Horsepower John Deere, 1991
  • Compact Utility Tractors John Deere, 1993
  • John Deere Compact Utility Tractors 1995
  • Compact Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook John Deere, 1991
  • *Publication contains known errors.
  • Operator's Manual 410 and 420 Loaders (OMC49370) 2005
  • Operator's Manual 655, 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM92614) 1990
  • Operator's Manual 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM95303) 1991
  • Technical Manual 655, 755, 855, 955, 756 and 856 Compact Utility Tractors (TM1360) 1996

Attachments

  • 60" mid-mount mower deck
  • 72" mid-mount mower deck
  • blade
  • front-end loader
  • backhoe