Quick answer:
The John Deere Z955M tractor has 25.5 hp engine horsepower and 29 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower25.5 hp
PTO horsepower29 hp
Drawbar horsepower23 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight1,365 lb
John Deere Z955M Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 25.5 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 29 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 23 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 50.3 cu in |
| Operating weight | 1,365 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere Z955M Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere Z955M is rated at 25.5 hp engine horsepower and 23 hp drawbar horsepower, putting usable pulling power about 2.5 hp below engine output. |
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| PTO note | The John Deere Z955M has 29 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the compact utility tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere Z955M’s 23 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 25.5 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 1,365 lb operating weight and 25.5 hp engine power, the John Deere Z955M comes out at roughly 53.5 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | For engine identification, the John Deere Z955M is listed with 50.3 cu in displacement, rated at 3,600 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere Z955M’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 3,600 rpm. |
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.







