john deere 955
![]() | 1989 - 1998
55 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor | 1989 - 1998 | 55 Compact Series | Compact Utility tractor |
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1989 - 1998 | ||||
55 Compact Series | ||||
Compact Utility tractor | ||||
1989 - 1998 | |
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55 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Factories | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Augusta, Georgia, USA |
Original price was $18,000 in 1998 | |
John Deere 955 Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.4L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 955 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 955 Power | |
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Engine | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 23 hp
17.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure. | |
Photos | |
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John Deere 955 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 6.6 gal
25.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Front axle | 2.6 qts
2.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
Mid valves | 2 OptOptional |
Total flow | 7.2 gpm
27.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 957 lbs
434 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@3200 |
Mid PTO | independent |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Engine RPM | 2100@3200 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 64 inches
162 cm |
Weight | 1990 lbs
902 kg |
Front tire | 7-12 |
Rear tire | 11.2-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
John Deere 955 attachments | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
72" mid-mount mower deck | |
blade | |
front-end loader | |
backhoe | |
Attachment details ... |
955 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 955, below the PTO shaft. |
955 Serial Numbers | |
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1990 | 10001 |
1991 | 100001 |
1992 | 100700 |
1993 | 130000 |
1994 | 165001 |
1995 | 175130 |
1996 | 190001 |
1997 | 200001 |
1998 | 300001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 472 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1993, by John Deere | |
Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1997, by John Deere | |
Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Compact Tractors Under 40 Horsepower published in 1991, by John Deere | |
Compact Utility Tractors published in 1993, by John Deere | |
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors published in 1995 | |
Compact Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. | |
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Operator's Manual 410 and 420 Loaders (OMC49370) published in 2005 | |
Operator's Manual 655, 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM92614) published in 1990 | |
Operator's Manual 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM95303) published in 1991 | |
Technical Manual 655, 755, 855, 955, 756 and 856 Compact Utility Tractors (TM1360) published in 1996 |
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