John Deere 950


John Deere 950 tractor photo
1978 - 1989
50 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Yanmar built
Series map:
850
950
1050
25.0hp
31.0hp
37.0hp
Production
DistributorJohn Deere
ManufacturerYanmar
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price$8,670 (1983 )
$12,000 (1988 )
John Deere 950 Power
Engine (gross)31 hp
23.1 kW
Drawbar (claimed)23 hp
17.2 kW
PTO (claimed)27 hp
20.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)22.12 hp
16.5 kW
PTO (tested)27.36 hp
20.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
 power OptOptional
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Two-post ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel8.5 gal
32.2 L
Hydraulic system4.75 gal*Early
18.0 L
 5.25 gal*After 1984.
19.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity4.75 gal*Early
18.0 L
 5.25 gal*After 1984.
19.9 L
Pressure2030 psi
140.0 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Controlposition control
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission *Early models of the John Deere 950.
 live two-stage clutch *Tractors built after 1984, serial number 20001.
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase68.9 inches
175 cm
Weight2700 to 3000 pounds
Front tire5.00-15
Rear tire11.2-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
John Deere 950 attachments
72" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
backhoe
Attachment details ...
950 Serial Number Location
John Deere 950 serial number location
Serial number plate on rear of tractor, below PTO shaft.
950 Serial Numbers
19781024
19795229
198010453
198114893
198216204
198318204
198420007
198523001
198626001
198728501
198830082
Final31853

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps25
Battery CCA570
Battery volts12
Battery GroupBCI 30H
Questions
I don't know what fluid goes in the front wheel axle.

The front axle takes 9 US quarts of GL-5 gear lubricant.

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References
950 references literature
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere
Compact Utility/Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1983, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 850, 950 and 1050 Tractors (OMRW19870) published in 1984
John Deere 850 and 950 tractors published in 1978
Operator's Manual 850 and 950 Tractors (OMR68993) published in 1978
John Deere tractors 22 to 50 HP published in 1980
Compact Utility Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 40 PTO hp published in 1982, by John Deere
Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 60 PTO hp published in 1984, by John Deere
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere
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