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John Deere 2950 Tractor Specs (1983-1988)

John Deere 2950 tractor specifications for 1983-1988, covering its 359 ci engine, transmission listings, PTO, hydraulics, and hitch details.

John Deere 2950 Overview

The John Deere 2950 was built from 1983 to 1988. Its engine listing gives 359 ci (5.9 L) displacement at 2,500 rpm, with a 32.3 gal (122.3 L) fuel tank.

An independent rear PTO is listed at 540/1000 rpm. The tractor also has closed-center hydraulics with 23 gpm (87.1 lpm) pump flow, plus a Category II rear hitch with load and depth control and a listed 4,868 lb (2,208 kg) rear lift figure.

Years1983-1988
Engine359 ci 5.9 L
Transmissionpartial power shift | partially synchronized
Rear PTO540/1000

Quick Answers

  • What is the engine size?359 ci (5.9 L), rated at 2,500 rpm.
  • What PTO is listed?An independent rear PTO with a listed 540/1000 rpm configuration.
  • What hydraulic system is listed?Closed-center hydraulics with 23 gpm (87.1 lpm) pump flow and two rear valves.
  • What rear hitch is listed?A Category II rear hitch with load and depth control.

Engine and Power

Engine details list 359 ci (5.9 L) displacement, a 2,500 rpm rating, 17.4:1 compression, and a two-paper-element air cleaner.

Diesel engine

Displacement359 ci 5.9 L
Air Cleanertwo paper elements
Compression17.4:1
Rated Rpm2500

Manufacturer

John Deere

Manufacture years

1983-1988

Transmission

The listings include John Deere Hi-Lo TSS partial power shift with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears, and John Deere TSS Creeper, partially synchronized, with 12 forward and 8 reverse gears.

John Deere Hi-Lo TSS

NameJohn Deere Hi-Lo TSS
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 8 reverse

John Deere TSS Creeper

NameJohn Deere TSS Creeper
Typepartially synchronized
Gears12 forward and 8 reverse

PTO and Hitch

The rear PTO is listed as independent with a 540/1000 rpm configuration.

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO type

540/1000

Rear hitch

II

Rear lift

4868 lbs 2208 kg

Hydraulics

The closed-center hydraulic system is listed with 23 gpm (87.1 lpm) pump flow and two rear valves.

Type

closed center

Pump flow

23 gpm 87.1 lpm

Accuracy Note

Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.