John Deere 2950

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 2950 is a versatile utility tractor capable of handling a variety of tasks on the farm. Manufactured from 1983 to 1988 in Mannheim, Germany, it offers either a 2WD or a 4WD configuration and comes equipped with an 85 horsepower six-cylinder diesel engine. The tractor has two transmission options: a 16 forward and 8 reverse gear partial power shift transmission, or a 12 forward and 8 reverse gear partially synchronized transmission. It is designed with power steering and differential hydraulic wet disc brakes for enhanced control, and provides an operator-friendly environment with its two-post ROPS and the option for a Sound-Gard cab. With a rear three-point hitch capable of lifting 4875 lbs and independent rear PTO with speeds of 540 and 1000 rpm, the JD 2950 is well-suited for heavy-duty farm work. The closed center hydraulic system with a pump flow of 23.0 gpm ensures efficient operation of attachments.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 85

Transmission: Partial power shift or partially synchronized

Drive Type: Optional 2WD or 4WD

Operating Weight: 10100 (4WD with cab), Unknown for other configurations

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 2950 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 74% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Above Average
Greater than 75% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 80% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
359
Bore (in)
4.17
Stroke (in)
4.33
Rated RPM
2500
Power Output (hp)
85

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift or partially synchronized
Forward Gears
16 (if Hi-Lo TSS) or 12 (if TSS Creeper)
Reverse Gears
8
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
153.1 (2WD), Unknown for 4WD
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
106.3 (with cab), Unknown without cab
Operating Weight (lb)
10100 (4WD with cab), Unknown for other configurations

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
-
Drive Type
Optional 2WD or 4WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
20
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
-
Manufacture - End Year
1988
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category
II
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
4875 lbs
Operator Station Type
Two-post ROPS or Sound-Gard cab with heat and air-conditioning
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Differential hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center