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John Deere 950 specifications
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John Deere 950: crawler dozer.
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| 950 P-Tier Large Dozer |
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| Specification | 950 P-Tier Large Dozer |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Model | Powertech PSS 6090 |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Displacement | 549.0 cu in |
| Net Torque Rise | 289.0 lb-ft |
| Net Power Bulge | 37.0 hp |
| Engine Bore and Stroke | 4.7 x 5.4 in |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled |
| Air Cleaner | Dual Element dry canister with external rotary ejector pre-cleaner |
| Lubrication | Pressure system with full flow spin-on filter and oil-to-water cooler |
| Fuel System | High pressure common rail |
| Slope Operation, Maximum Angle | 30.0 degree (angle) |
| Specification | 950 P-Tier Large Dozer |
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| Fan Type | Variable-speed suction fan with automatic reversing; Perforated engine side shields; Perforated front grill with hose protection |
| Engine Coolant Rating | -34.0 °F |
| Engine Radiator Fins per Inch | 8 |
| Specification | 950 P-Tier Large Dozer |
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| Transmission Type | Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive; load-sensing feature automatically adjusts speed and power to match changing load conditions; each individually controlled track is powered by a variable-displacement piston pump and motor combination; ground-speed selection buttons on single-lever steering and direction control; independently selectable reverse speed ratios of 100% ,115%, or 130% of forward ground speed; decelerator pedal controls ground speed to stop |
| System Relief Pressure | 6,650 psi |
| Forward Travel Speed | 6.8 mph |
| Reverse Travel Speed | 6.8 mph |
| Maximum (Optional) Travel Speed | 6.8 mph |
| Filter, Charge Oil | 10 micron |
| Cooling | Oil-to-air |
| Steering Type | Single-lever steering, speed, direction control, and counterrotation; full power turns and infinitely variable track speeds provide unlimited maneuverability and optimum control; hydrostatic steering eliminates steering clutches and brakes |
| Final Drives Type | Double-sealed, double-reduction, planetary final drives mounted independent of the track frame and dozer push frame for isolation from shock loads |
| Total Ratio | 41.2 |
| Maximum Drawbar Pull | 123,000 lb |
| Drawbar Pull at 1.2 mph | 59,000 lb |
| Drawbar Pull at 2.0 mph | 35,000 lb |
| Brakes | Decelerator/brake pedal; automatic power management with manual override for matching ground speed |
| Service Brakes Type | Hydrostatic (dynamic) braking stops machine when the direction/steering control lever is moved to neutral or the decelerator is depressed to the end of travel |
| Parking Brakes Type | Exclusive safety feature engages wet, multiple-disc brakes whenever the engine stops, whenever the decelerator is depressed to the end of travel, or whenever the park lock lever is placed in the start or neutral positions and motion is detected; machine cannot be driven with brake applied, reducing wear-out or need for adjustment; spring-applied, hydraulic release |
| Specification | 950 P-Tier Large Dozer |
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| Tracks | Exclusive safety feature engages wet, multiple-disc brakes whenever the engine stops, whenever the decelerator is depressed to the end of travel, or whenever the park lock lever is placed in the start or neutral positions and motion is detected; machine cannot be driven with brake applied, reducing wear-out or need for adjustment; spring-applied, hydraulic release |
| Track Gauge | 86.0 in |
| Grouser Width (Shoe Width) | 24.0 in |
| Chain | Sealed and lubricated |
| Shoes, Each Side | 46 |
| Track Rollers, Each Side | 8 |
| Track Length on Ground | 134.0 in |
| Ground Contact Area | 6,462 sq in |
| Ground Pressure | 14.6 psi |
| Track Pitch Standard | 8.5 in |
| Specification | 950 P-Tier Large Dozer |
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| Type | Load sense electro-hydraulic system with variable-displacement piston pump |
| Pump Displacement | 6.1 cu in |
| System Relief Pressure | 3,625 psi |
| Differential Pressure | 275.0 psi |
| Differential Pressure (Electro-Hydraulic Option) | 275.0 psi |
| Filter, Return Oil | 10 micron |
| Maximum Flow at Unloaded High Idle | 53.0 gpm |
| Control | Two-function electro-hydraulic T-bar joystick |
| Specification | 950 P-Tier Large Dozer |
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| Cylinders Type | Heat treated, chrome-plated, polished cylinder rods, hardened steel (replaceable bushings) pivot pins |
| Lift Cylinders Bore | 3.94 in |
| Lift Cylinders Rod Diameter | 2.48 in |
| Lift Cylinders Stroke | 49.6 in |
| Lift Cylinders Closed Length | 933.5 in |
| Tilt Cylinder Bore | 7.1 in |
| Tilt Cylinder Diameter | 3.15 in |
| Tilt Cylinder Stroke | 5.04 in |
| Specification | 950 P-Tier Large Dozer |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity with Lockable Cap | 180.0 gal |
| Hydraulic Reservoir and Filter Capacity | 23.0 qt |
| Specification | 950 P-Tier Large Dozer |
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| Base Weight | 94,000 lb |
| Specification | 950 P-Tier Large Dozer |
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| Overall Height to Roof | 137.0 in |
| Ground Clearance in Dirt | 21.0 in |
| Blade Digging Depth | 20.0 in |
| Blade Width (Straight) | 167.0 in |
| Blade Tilt (Straight) | 35 in |
| SAE Capacity (Mechanical Angle Blade) | 14.6 cu yd |
The 950 beside its neighbours
| Base version | 950 | 550G |
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| Engine power | 550G: 8 hp | |
| Weight | 550G: 17,683 lb | |
| Pump flow | 550G: 17 gpm | |
| Fuel capacity | 550G: 41 gal | |
| Ground pressure | 14.6 psi | 6.47 psi |
| Index | Entry queried | Reviews | Forum discussions | First review in sample | Last review in sample |
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| TractorByNet | 950 crawler dozer | 11 | 85 | Nov 21, 2010 | Apr 11, 2014 |
| Model | Owner rating | Forum discussions | Model years reviewed | Pros named more than once | Cons named more than once |
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| 950 | 4.6 of 5 from 11 owner reviews | 85 (9,264 views) | 1979 to 1990 | reliable (2) | no power steering (2) |
950: owner reports
Sources: 3 forum discussions about the John Deere 950 compact tractors; tractorbynet.com.| Forum index | Equipment class queried | Names in the search | Matching titles |
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| TractorByNet | crawler dozer | John Deere and the 950 | 158 |
| Title topic | Titles |
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| hydraulics | 13 |
| starting and cranking | 11 |
| brakes and steering | 9 |
| Topic in the title | Threads | Share of matching threads |
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| hydraulics | 13 | 8% |
| starting and cranking | 11 | 7% |
| brakes and steering | 9 | 6% |
| fuel system | 8 | 5% |
| PTO and hitch | 8 | 5% |
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| Observation date | Listing source | Equipment search | Listings |
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| 2026-09-24 | MachineryTrader | John Deere crawler dozer | 68 |
| Model | Listed | Model years | Lowest asking | Highest asking | Median asking | Median hours |
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| 950 | 68 | 2006 to 2024 | $79,950 | $729,500 | $380,000 | 6,097 |
| Search date | Database | Names queried | Search result |
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| 2026-09-24 | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | John Deere together with the crawler dozer 950 | No matching recall in this search |
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| Reference scope | Equipment type | Reviewed label in source | Owner entries | Average owner score | Scale maximum | Reported cons |
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| 950 | crawler dozer | 950 | 11 | 4.6 | 5 | no power steering |
John Deere 950: Configuration records
950 P-Tier Large Dozer
| Specification | Source figure |
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| Primary Engine Option | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Model | Powertech PSS 6090 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Displacement | 549.0 cu in |
| Net Torque Rise | 289.0 lb-ft |
| Net Power Bulge | 37.0 hp |
| Engine Bore and Stroke | 4.7 x 5.4 in |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled |
| Air Cleaner | Dual Element dry canister with external rotary ejector pre-cleaner |
| Lubrication | Pressure system with full flow spin-on filter and oil-to-water cooler |
| Fuel System | High pressure common rail |
| Slope Operation, Maximum Angle | 30.0 degree (angle) |
| Cooling | |
| Fan Type | Variable-speed suction fan with automatic reversing; Perforated engine side shields; Perforated front grill with hose protection |
| Engine Coolant Rating | -34.0 °F |
| Engine Radiator Fins per Inch | 8 |
| Powertrain | |
| Forward Travel Speed | 6.8 mph |
| Reverse Travel Speed | 6.8 mph |
| Maximum (Optional) Travel Speed | 6.8 mph |
| Filter, Charge Oil | 10 micron |
| Steering Type | Single-lever steering, speed, direction control, and counterrotation; full power turns and infinitely variable track speeds provide unlimited maneuverability and optimum control; hydrostatic steering eliminates steering clutches and brakes |
| Final Drives Type | Double-sealed, double-reduction, planetary final drives mounted independent of the track frame and dozer push frame for isolation from shock loads |
| Total Ratio | 41.2 |
| Maximum Drawbar Pull | 123,000 lb |
| Drawbar Pull at 1.2 mph | 59,000 lb |
| Drawbar Pull at 2.0 mph | 35,000 lb |
| Brakes | Decelerator/brake pedal; automatic power management with manual override for matching ground speed |
| Service Brakes Type | Hydrostatic (dynamic) braking stops machine when the direction/steering control lever is moved to neutral or the decelerator is depressed to the end of travel |
| Parking Brakes Type | Exclusive safety feature engages wet, multiple-disc brakes whenever the engine stops, whenever the decelerator is depressed to the end of travel, or whenever the park lock lever is placed in the start or neutral positions and motion is detected; machine cannot be driven with brake applied, reducing wear-out or need for adjustment; spring-applied, hydraulic release |
| Primary Undercarriage | |
| Tracks | Exclusive safety feature engages wet, multiple-disc brakes whenever the engine stops, whenever the decelerator is depressed to the end of travel, or whenever the park lock lever is placed in the start or neutral positions and motion is detected; machine cannot be driven with brake applied, reducing wear-out or need for adjustment; spring-applied, hydraulic release |
| Track Gauge | 86.0 in |
| Grouser Width (Shoe Width) | 24.0 in |
| Chain | Sealed and lubricated |
| Shoes, Each Side | 46 |
| Track Rollers, Each Side | 8 |
| Track Length on Ground | 134.0 in |
| Track Pitch Standard | 8.5 in |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | Load sense electro-hydraulic system with variable-displacement piston pump |
| Pump Displacement | 6.1 cu in |
| Differential Pressure | 275.0 psi |
| Differential Pressure (Electro-Hydraulic Option) | 275.0 psi |
| Filter, Return Oil | 10 micron |
| Maximum Flow at Unloaded High Idle | 53.0 gpm |
| Control | Two-function electro-hydraulic T-bar joystick |
| Cylinders | |
| Cylinders Type | Heat treated, chrome-plated, polished cylinder rods, hardened steel (replaceable bushings) pivot pins |
| Lift Cylinders Bore | 3.94 in |
| Lift Cylinders Rod Diameter | 2.48 in |
| Lift Cylinders Stroke | 49.6 in |
| Serviceability | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity with Lockable Cap | 180.0 gal |
| Hydraulic Reservoir and Filter Capacity | 23.0 qt |
| Operating Weights | |
| Base Weight | 94,000 lb |
| Machine Dimensions | |
| Overall Height to Roof | 137.0 in |
| Ground Clearance in Dirt | 21.0 in |
| Blade Digging Depth | 20.0 in |
| Blade Width (Straight) | 167.0 in |
| Blade Tilt (Straight) | 35 in |
| SAE Capacity (Mechanical Angle Blade) | 14.6 cu yd |
| Additional specifications | |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive; load-sensing feature automatically adjusts speed and power to match changing load conditions; each individually controlled track is powered by a variable-displacement piston pump and motor combination; ground-speed selection buttons on single-lever steering and direction control; independently selectable reverse speed ratios of 100% ,115%, or 130% of forward ground speed; decelerator pedal controls ground speed to stop |
| System Relief Pressure | 6,650 psi |
| Cooling | Oil-to-air |
| Ground Contact Area | 6,462 sq in |
| Ground Pressure | 14.6 psi |
| Tilt Cylinder Bore | 7.1 in |
| Tilt Cylinder Diameter | 3.15 in |
| Tilt Cylinder Stroke | 5.04 in |
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