The John Deere 955 tractor has 33 hp engine horsepower and 27 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower33 hp
PTO horsepower27 hp
Drawbar horsepower27 hp
Rated RPM3,200 rpm
Torque70 lb-ft
Operating weight1,990 lb
John Deere 955 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
33 hp
PTO horsepower
27 hp
Drawbar horsepower
27 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,200 rpm
Engine torque
70 lb-ft
Engine displacement
1.4 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Yanmar 3TN84RJ
Operating weight
1,990 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
33 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
27 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
27 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
1,990 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 955 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 955 shows 33 hp at the engine and 27 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a compact utility tractor.
PTO note
The John Deere 955’s PTO output is 27 hp, about 81.8% of its 33 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
At 27 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 955 is about 6 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 955’s weight-to-power figure is about 60.3 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere 955 come together as engine model Yanmar 3TN84RJ, 1.4 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 3,200 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 955 are 70 lb-ft and 3,200 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load.
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.
