This page lists available 3-point hitch and rear lift specs for the John Deere 955. It also lists hitch category Category 1 and rear PTO power 33 hp.
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Rear PTO horsepower33 hp
John Deere 955 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
Hitch category
Category 1
3-point hitch type
3-point hitch
Rear PTO horsepower
33 hp
Operating weight
1,990 lb (903 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Rear PTO horsepower comparison
This model
33 hp
Average
132 hp
Low
11 hp
High
620 hp
John Deere 955 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Hitch category note
The John Deere 955 hitch category is listed as Category 1. This matters because rear implements need to match the tractor’s hitch pin size and geometry
PTO and weight context
For rear implement work, lift capacity is only part of the answer. On the John Deere 955, rear PTO horsepower is 33 hp and operating weight is 1,990 lb (903 kg), which also affects implement choice
Rear implement matching
Use the John Deere 955’s hitch capacity as a filter before shopping for rear blade, box blade, rotary cutter, tiller, and ballast box
John Deere 955 3-Point Hitch FAQ
What is the rear lift capacity of the John Deere 955?
Rear lift capacity for the John Deere 955 is shown as the listed rear lift capacity for rear lift capacity. For real attachment matching, leave a sensible safety margin instead of matching the implement weight exactly.
What lift measurement should I compare?
Compare the most conservative rear-lift figure you can find for the John Deere 955, ideally the 24 in / 610 mm rating if it is available.
Will Category implements fit the John Deere 955?
The captured hitch category for the John Deere 955 is Category 1. That category controls pin and hitch fit, while the the listed rear lift capacity lift spec controls how much rear weight it can raise.
Can the John Deere 955 handle heavy rear attachments?
The John Deere 955’s useful lift reference is the listed rear lift capacity. It may suit rear blade, box blade, rotary cutter, tiller, and ballast box, but leave a sensible safety margin instead of matching the implement weight exactly.
Does PTO horsepower matter with the John Deere 955 rear hitch?
Yes. The John Deere 955 lists rear PTO power of 33 hp and operating weight of 1,990 lb (903 kg). Lift capacity says what it can raise; PTO power and weight help decide what it can run and control.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
