John Deere 2950

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 2950 is a utility tractor that was made from 1983 to 1988. It has a powerful 6-cylinder diesel engine that can produce 85 horsepower. This engine is bigger than most other tractors, making it strong for tough jobs. The tractor has a liquid cooling system to keep the engine from getting too hot.

This tractor is built to work hard on the farm. It has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift very heavy loads, up to 4,875 pounds. The hitch is stronger than most other tractors. The 2950 also has two speeds for its power take-off (PTO): 540 rpm and 1000 rpm. This lets farmers use different tools with the tractor. It has a closed center hydraulic system and a partial power shift transmission with 8 reverse gears, which makes it easy to control.

The John Deere 2950 is designed for comfort and safety. It has power steering to make turning easier. The driver sits in a two-post ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) for safety. The tractor starts with an electric starter and has good brakes. It's a reliable machine that can handle many farm tasks, from plowing fields to moving heavy loads.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 85 hp (63.4 kW)

Transmission: Partial power shift

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 2950 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 2950 is Above Average. It is greater than 75% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 2950 is Above Average. It is greater than 87% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 2950 is Average. It is greater than 61% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural
Cylinders
6
Displacement
359 ci (5.9 L)
Bore
4.17 in (105.9 mm)
Stroke
4.33 in (110.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2500
Power Output
85 hp (63.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift
Reverse Gears
8