The John Deere 2955 is a 2WD or 4WD utility tractor from the 55 Utility series. This tractor was manufactured by the John Deere in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany from 1987 to 1992. The John Deere 2955 is equipped with a 5.9 L six-cylinder diesel engine and one of three transmissions: John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears or John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized Creeper transmission with 12 forward and 8 reverse gears.
The JD 2955 utility tractor used the John Deere engine. It is a 5.9 L, 5,883 cm2, (359.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 106.0 mm (4.17 in) of the cylinder bore and 110.0 mm (4.33 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.8:1. This engine produced 98.3 PS (72.3 kW; 97.0 HP) of maximum output power.
The John Deere 2955 is equipped with power steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, Roll-Gard ROPS or Sound-Gard Cab (option), and 121.0 liters (32.0 US gal.; 26.6 Imp. gal) fuel tank. The JD 2955 utility tractor could be equipped with John Deere 265 loader.
John Deere 2955 Specifications
General Specifications | |
Model | John Deere 2955 |
Length | – |
Width | – |
Height | – |
Wheel base | – |
Weight (4WD with Cab) | 4,900 kg (10,802 lbs) |
Fuel tank capacity | 121.0 liters (32.0 US gal.; 26.6 Imp. gal) |
Battery | 12V, CCA 600A |
Cabin type | Roll-Gard ROPS or Sound-Gard Cab (option). |
Engine | |
Engine model | John Deere |
Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
Cylinders | 6 |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Displacement | 5.9 L, 5,883 cm2, (359.0 cu·in) |
Bore and stroke | 106.0 mm X 110.0 mm (4.17 in X 4.33 in) |
Compression ratio | 17.8:1 |
Horsepower | 98.3 PS (72.3 kW; 97.0 HP) |
Starter | Electric |
Oil capacity: | 11.5 L (12.2 US. qt, 10.1 Imp. qt.) |
Coolant capacity: | 17.0 L (18 US. qt, 15 Imp. qt.) |
Transmission and chassis | |
Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
Steering type | Power |
Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
Transmission model | John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) |
Transmission type | Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Transmission model | John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) |
Transmission type | Partial power shift with hydraulic dry disc |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Transmission model | John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized Creeper |
Transmission type | – |
Gears | 12 forward and 8 reverse |
Tires | |
Front tires | Ag: – |
Rear tires | Ag: 18.4-38, 15.5-38, 18.4-38, 12.4-42, 16.9-38 |
Three-Point Hitch | |
Caterogy | II |
Control type | – |
Lift capacity (at ends) | 2,375 kg (5,237 lbs) |
Front Hitch | |
Caterogy | II (optional) |
Control type | – |
Lift capacity (at ends) | 1,529 kg (3,372 lbs) |
PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
Middle PTO type | Independent (option) |
Middle PTO spped | 1,000 rpm |
Rear PTO type | Independent |
Rear PTO spped | 540/1,000 rpm |
Hydraulic system | |
Hydraulic type | Closed center |
Hydraulic capacity | 45.0 L (47.55 US. qt, 39.59 Imp. qt.) |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Total flow | 21.0 gpm (79.5 lpm) |