The John Deere 2955 tractor has 97 hp engine horsepower and 85 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower97 hp
PTO horsepower85 hp
Drawbar horsepower74.2 hp
Rated RPM2,300 rpm
Torque300 lb-ft
Operating weight10,845 lb
John Deere 2955 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
97 hp
PTO horsepower
85 hp
Drawbar horsepower
74.2 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,300 rpm
Engine torque
300 lb-ft
Engine displacement
360 cu in
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
John Deere 5.9L 6-cylinder
Operating weight
10,845 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
97 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
85 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
74.2 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
10,845 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 2955 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 2955 shows 97 hp at the engine and 85 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a utility tractor.
PTO note
With 85 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 2955 is best matched to hay equipment, larger cutters, augers and heavier farm implements; implement size, ground speed and crop/load conditions will decide how hard it can work.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 2955’s 74.2 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
Using 10,845 lb operating weight and 97 hp engine power, the John Deere 2955 comes out at roughly 111.8 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere 2955 come together as engine model John Deere 5.9L 6-cylinder, 360 cu in displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,300 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 2955’s 300 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,300 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
