2950 John Deere

[Cress27]

Anyone know much about these tractors I found one I’d like to have just don’t know much about Deere’s it’s 4wd loader cab with just over 5000 hours for 23,000 witch sounds high to me maybe not. The tractor will be used to cut hay with a 630 moco and bale with a 567 baler and to feed round bales in the winter.

 

[M.Magis]

I have a 2550 MFWD, my neighbor has the 2950, 2 wd. I use mine for my hay tractor and loader work. His is mainly for baling. The only issue I would mention is that the closed center hydraulic system can be a PITA to diagnose problems and expensive to fix. And not all dealers have mechanics that understand them. But all around good tractors, big and heavy for their HP.
$23k sounds a good bit higher than I would expect for that tractor, but then you don’t see many 2950s with loader and MFWD. At least I don’t.

 

[JMJ Farms]

It sounds high, but compared to others it’s probably not. See a right smart of 4440s around here, 2wd cab and air no loader with 8-10k hours go for $18-20k. And 4430s for $13-15k. I wouldn’t be scared of it. I’d say around here that $20k would be a heck of a bargain

 

[simme]

Those were very nice tractors when they were new 35 years ago. There were made from 83 to 88. I guess it depends on the condition and what has been replaced/repaired. If it does not have working A/C, you will need to remove the doors and/or glass in the summer. I assume the loader hydraulics are plugged into the rear couplers. Those setups are a little awkward to operate compared to a joystick. Also would need to disconnect the loader hydraulics when hooked to the moco or baler if the loader is plugged into the rear outlets. It would handle your listed tasks with no problem as far as power and weight. Those engines were generally easy starting compared to the 4430's which were generally hard to start due to the load of the hydraulic system. The 2950 is all mechanical/hydraulic on the engine and transmission. No electronic controls to keep you from running. A google search will give you a range of prices including a similar 2950 in Missouri with 2300 hours for $27,000. Let us know what you decide.

 

[Brute 23]

We have a 2755 in the same year range. Ive been happy with it. The hardest part on those tractors to remember is the hydraulics are not like the new ones. If your going to do a bunch of dirt work or treat it like a back hoe you will be disappointed. If your going to do hay, shredding, disking, etc they are good tractors.

Ours has two hydraulic pumps. The one up front runs the steering and loader and the one in the rear does 3pt and rear controls I believe. We have a local guy who is retired JD who will still work on ours really reasonably. He wont mess with any of the newer models.

 

[Cress27]

Those were very nice tractors when they were new 35 years ago. There were made from 83 to 88. I guess it depends on the condition and what has been replaced/repaired. If it does not have working A/C, you will need to remove the doors and/or glass in the summer. I assume the loader hydraulics are plugged into the rear couplers. Those setups are a little awkward to operate compared to a joystick. Also would need to disconnect the loader hydraulics when hooked to the moco or baler if the loader is plugged into the rear outlets. It would handle your listed tasks with no problem as far as power and weight. Those engines were generally easy starting compared to the 4430's which were generally hard to start due to the load of the hydraulic system. The 2950 is all mechanical/hydraulic on the engine and transmission. No electronic controls to keep you from running. A google search will give you a range of prices including a similar 2950 in Missouri with 2300 hours for $27,000. Let us know what you decide.

I looked at it today it’s loader is not hooked to the rear outlet it has a hydraulic block on the side of the tractor another reason I liked it. Also if anyone has any thing to add about a 885 international the same guy has one of this for sale too it’s just a 2wd it would primarily be used as a rake Tedder tractor.

 

[Cress27]

Here are a few pictures of the tractor

 

[SmokinM]

They are good tractors, very strong. Not the best loader tractor in the world but will do the haying tasks you want without issue. Thats a nice looking one. Price is no bargain but not unreasonable depending on how it has been run and if the ac works.

 

[Brute 23]

Those were very nice tractors when they were new 35 years ago. There were made from 83 to 88. I guess it depends on the condition and what has been replaced/repaired. If it does not have working A/C, you will need to remove the doors and/or glass in the summer. I assume the loader hydraulics are plugged into the rear couplers. Those setups are a little awkward to operate compared to a joystick. Also would need to disconnect the loader hydraulics when hooked to the moco or baler if the loader is plugged into the rear outlets. It would handle your listed tasks with no problem as far as power and weight. Those engines were generally easy starting compared to the 4430's which were generally hard to start due to the load of the hydraulic system. The 2950 is all mechanical/hydraulic on the engine and transmission. No electronic controls to keep you from running. A google search will give you a range of prices including a similar 2950 in Missouri with 2300 hours for $27,000. Let us know what you decide.

I looked at it today it’s loader is not hooked to the rear outlet it has a hydraulic block on the side of the tractor another reason I liked it. Also if anyone has any thing to add about a 885 international the same guy has one of this for sale too it’s just a 2wd it would primarily be used as a rake Tedder tractor.

That's what I was trying to say about our 2755 with the two pumps. It has quick connects on the side. It's not as easy as the new ones but you can actually up pin the fil and take it off.

 

[Richnm]

That's way to much! It's only 85 hp. My neighbor has a rebuilt 4440 for $13,000, you can add a loader for $4,000, it's a 140hp . You can buy a 5085e with 5,000 hours for $20k , 4x4 and a loader.

 

[JMJ Farms]

That's way to much! It's only 85 hp. My neighbor has a rebuilt 4440 for $13,000, you can add a loader for $4,000, it's a 140hp . You can buy a 5085e with 5,000 hours for $20k , 4x4 and a loader.

May be too much. Don’t know enough to argue that point at all. But that 2950 is twice the tractor a 5085e is. Way better iron if it’s in good shape. A rebuilt 4440 for $13k is a great deal around here. Especially if it has a quad range

 

[Brute 23]

That's way to much! It's only 85 hp. My neighbor has a rebuilt 4440 for $13,000, you can add a loader for $4,000, it's a 140hp . You can buy a 5085e with 5,000 hours for $20k , 4x4 and a loader.

May be too much. Don’t know enough to argue that point at all. But that 2950 is twice the tractor a 5085e is. Way better iron if it’s in good shape. A rebuilt 4440 for $13k is a great deal around here. Especially if it has a quad range

You are right about 5085e. Plus, an 85hp is way more desirable than a 140hp around here.

I dont think the price is bad if it's in good shape, especially being 4wd. Plus, I'm assuming that's what they are asking, not what you will actually pay.

 

[Richnm]

I don't argue older John Deere tractors, but if you can find a Massey With a Perkins you will be just as happy.

 

[Dave]

A couple years ago I bought a 390 Massey for $9,500. 83 hp, 4 wd, 3,500 hours on the Perkins motor. No loader but has the loader frame and hydraulics. Open station but where I lived then a cab was not a concern.

 

[Stickney94]

My dad bought one shortly after they were released in the early 80s. It was used for haying, baling, feed grinding, manure hauling, and loader work. When my dad traded it in about 8 years ago it was still going strong (section 527 pushed him to upgrade). Both my brother and I regret not having bought it from him even though neither of us has a need for it at the time.
My dad never liked it for loader work, but I preferred it over our other options (although cab, radio, and AC may have played a small role in that, haha)

I do know that with FWA it could pull some things out of mud with 85 HP that a 4430 would struggle with (traction).

That price seems a bit high, but it is in line with tractorhouse.

 

[Cress27]

Went and took a closer look at it with a guy I work with that knows Deere tractors. He told me to run from it the clutch peddle would go half way down before it had any pressure the pto engage and disengage had a Jerry riged deal to hold the lever up it had a head job done. I talked the the shop mechanic and he said run also. He told me that he got the tractor from Illinois sight unseen and was just trying to recoup some money. The mechanic recommended another tractor they had there it was a 7800 John Deere power quad trans loader 2wd but it was eat up with hours in my opinion it had a little over 8000 hours. But was a local tractor

 

[Atimm693]

Went and took a closer look at it with a guy I work with that knows Deere tractors. He told me to run from it the clutch peddle would go half way down before it had any pressure the pto engage and disengage had a Jerry riged deal to hold the lever up it had a head job done. I talked the the shop mechanic and he said run also. He told me that he got the tractor from Illinois sight unseen and was just trying to recoup some money. The mechanic recommended another tractor they had there it was a 7800 John Deere power quad trans loader 2wd but it was eat up with hours in my opinion it had a little over 8000 hours. But was a local tractor

Could try to beat them up on the price some more. Sounds like it just needs to have the clutch operating valve gone through. There is a spring/detent deal that holds the PTO lever engaged that commonly breaks, easy fix, the clutch pedal may just need to be adjusted, there is a hex eccentric behind the dash panel that you can rotate to adjust.

May be just as well to walk away, but if you can get it cheap enough, may be worth looking at.

 

[Cress27]

Went and took a closer look at it with a guy I work with that knows Deere tractors. He told me to run from it the clutch peddle would go half way down before it had any pressure the pto engage and disengage had a Jerry riged deal to hold the lever up it had a head job done. I talked the the shop mechanic and he said run also. He told me that he got the tractor from Illinois sight unseen and was just trying to recoup some money. The mechanic recommended another tractor they had there it was a 7800 John Deere power quad trans loader 2wd but it was eat up with hours in my opinion it had a little over 8000 hours. But was a local tractor

Could try to beat them up on the price some more. Sounds like it just needs to have the clutch operating valve gone through. There is a spring/detent deal that holds the PTO lever engaged that commonly breaks, easy fix, the clutch pedal may just need to be adjusted, there is a hex eccentric behind the dash panel that you can rotate to adjust.

May be just as well to walk away, but if you can get it cheap enough, may be worth looking at.

Idk about I like the 7800 and it’s only priced 5000 more than the 2950. I know the 7800 would probably be over kill for what I need and the hours scare me more than the problems with the 2950.

 

[Silver]

If that tractor was looked after at 8000 hrs it should have a lot of hours left in it. Last time I checked the hour meter on my 7700 it was over 13000 and it's been a year or two since I looked.