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FeatureJohn Deere 955TractorJohn Deere 3038ETractor
Tractor TypeCompact Utility TractorCompact Utility Tractor
Horsepower24.6 kW27.4 kW
Weight900.0 kg1027.0 kg
Lift Capacity435.0 kg—
Transmission TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic
Length279.0 cm294.5 cm
Years Made1989-19982008-2019
Engine ModelYanmar 3TN84RJYanmar 3TNV86CT-NJT2
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders33
Displacement1429 cc1568 cc
Bore8.41 cm8.61 cm
Stroke8.61 cm8.99 cm
Rear PTO TypeIndependentIndependent
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM540 RPM
Middle PTO TypeIndependent—
Middle PTO Speed2100 RPM—
Rated RPM3200 RPM2650 RPM
Compression Ratio18.0:119.0:1
Battery12 V, CCA 447A12 V, CCA 500A
StarterElectricElectric
Height192.0 cm242.0 cm
Wheelbase162.0 cm159.4 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity25.0 l28.5 l
Oil Capacity4.3 l4.3 l
Coolant Capacity3.8 l4.9 l
Transmission Oil Capacity17.0 l20.8 l
Hydraulic Capacity17.0 l20.8 l
Front Hubs Capacity2.5 l3.8 l
Engine Oil TypeSAE 10W-30, API: CE or CD—
Transmission ModelSunstrand Series 17—
GearsInfinite forward and reverseInfinite forward and reverse
Chassis4×4 MFWD 4WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed9.2 km/h20.8 km/h
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet discWet disc
Differential LockStandard—
Drawbar CategoryII
Cabin TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPS.Canopy and high ROPS with extra headroomOpen operator station with two-post ROPS
Steering TypeHydraulic powerPower
Front TiresAg: 7-12Ag: 7.00-14Lawn/turf: 27×8.5-15Industrial: 25×8.5-14
Rear TiresAg: 11.2-16Ag: 11.2-24Lawn/turf: 41×14.0-20Industrial: 15.00-19.5
Hydraulic TypeOpen centerOpen center
Total Flow27.3 LPM35.2 LPM
Working Pressure172.4 bar—
Valves0 to 2—
Pump Flow—20.1 LPM
Torque Speed—127.0 N·m
Final Drive—Spur gear
Hitch Type—Position control
Steering Flow—15.1 LPM
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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