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Deere 2955

Production years: 1987–1992 • Assembly plant: Augusta, Georgia, USA

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Engine horsepower
97 HP
PTO: 86.22 HP
Displacement
5.9 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
Partially synchronized (12F/8R)
Operating weight
N/A
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Catalog Archive: Baseline specifications compiled from historical manufacturer archives and equipment registries. Laboratory test report verification in progress.

ARCHIVE SPEC4WD
97HP
Deere2955
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Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Utility & Farmyard Workhorse
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 65% of all indexed machinery
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Specific Output
16.4 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
—
Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
89%
86.22 PTO HP rated
Hydraulic Flow
21 GPM
79 L/min capacity

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
John Deere
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
97 hp
Rated PTO Power
86.22 hp (Deere specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
72.99 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
6
Displacement
5.9 L (359 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Rated RPM
2300 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
12.2 qts (~11.5 L)
Coolant capacity
18 qts (~17.0 L)

Maintenance picks for the 2955

Oil capacity 12.2 qts — match the filter before you drain.

Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Partially synchronized (12F/8R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
12 forward / 8 reverse
Drive system
4WD
Wheelbase
102 in
Front tire
N/A
Rear tire
18.4-38
Hydraulic flow
21 GPM
Rear hitch
II Opt Optional
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(180%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH180% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")97 HP◄ 7,301 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 136.3 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 42 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)42 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output174.7 HP / 97 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
7,301 lbs
Drawbar Power
136.3 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 9,700 lbs
Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
1,672 kg (3,686 lbs)2,728 kg (6,014 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+485 lbs (220 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
4.5 gal/h
17 L/hr (est. $17/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (174.7 HP) exceeds rated power (97 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

6 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1987#600,000#624,799Augusta, Georgia, USA
1988#624,800#652,967Augusta, Georgia, USA
1989#652,968#685,842Augusta, Georgia, USA
1990#685,843#718,291Augusta, Georgia, USA
1991#718,292#742,061Augusta, Georgia, USA
1992#742,062End of runAugusta, Georgia, USA

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$8,464
Basis: 97 HP • 39 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$6,940 – $7,787
Dealer Retail Asking
$8,887 – $9,988
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$8,041
Year 2028
$7,639
Year 2029
$7,257

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