950c John Deere.
950c John Deere.
950c John Deere.
MODEL NO.
950C
C-SERIES
Puts other dozers
to shame.
Instead of a limited gear
selection, the 950C provides
an infinitely variable range
from 0 to 6.8 mph, giving an
operator the freedom to
choose the right ground
speed for the job.
The 26-ton, 230-horsepower 950C will make a significant addition to your equipment fleet.
With full-featured hydrostatic drivetrain, this nimble dozer delivers power turns, infinite
speed control, counterrotation, and numerous other production-boosting advantages you
don’t get with other crawlers in its class. Conventional torque converter transmissions and
clutch/brake or differential steering systems simply can’t match the 950C’s combination of
operating ease and flexibility.
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DOZERS
PRODUCTIVITY
Exclusive Auto-Trac system
automatically keeps the 950C
tracking straight in forward
or reverse. So your operators
concentrate less on making
steering corrections. And
more on doing their best
blade work.
OPERATOR STATION
Automatic park brake, slip-resistant Decelerator lets you further fine- Spacious and quiet walk-
floormat, and convenient grab bars help tune ground speed. Depressing it through air-conditioned cab is
keep your operator out of harm’s way. slows travel while maintaining standard. With plenty of tinted
engine rpm, allowing the 950C to glass, all-around visibility is
literally crawl with no loss in virtually unobstructed.
hydraulic power. Fully engaging
the pedal applies the brakes.
Pilot-operated single lever give Sun in your eyes? Use the roll Load-sensing hydraulic system
intuitive, low-effort control of shade to block it out or to help delivers precise, low-effort
steering, forward/reverse travel, keep the cab cooler. Wide rear- metering to the single lever
and ground speed. The farther you view mirror is also standard. pilot -operated control. Second
push it ahead or pull it back, the lever operates the ripper.
faster you go in that direction.
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This undercarriage
even helps keep
profits on track.
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DOZERS
UNDERCARRIAGE
Hydrostatic drive isn’t the only thing that differentiates the 950C Dozer from others in its
class. Its DuraTrax ® oval undercarriage design also incorporates numerous advances that
help it deliver long life and a smooth ride. Here’s why it’s the best on any dozer in its class.
BLADES/RIPPERS
Parallelogram ripper’s
variable pitch shank can
be angled on-the-go for
optimum power efficiency.
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Big dozer,
minimal maintenance
Your oilers and service technicians won’t have to crawl all over this crawler to maintain
it. Like all Deere dozers, daily and periodic service points are conveniently grouped,
with many protected behind hinged sideshields that open wide, simplifying fluid and
filter checks, additions, and changes.
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DOZERS
SERVICE
Transmission
Dual-path, electronic-controlled, closed-loop hydrostatic drive; load-sensing feature automatically adjusts speed and power to match changing load conditions; each individual
track is powered by a variable displacement pump and motor combination; single lever controls speed and direction; ground speed (forward and reverse) infinite to
6.8 mph (11 km/h); decelerator pedal permits speed reduction from 6.8 mph (11 km/h) to holding; three working ranges; maximum speed-range control switch located
in single-lever handle; maximum speed in range is selected by F-N-R lever position
Travel speeds (infinitely variable)
Speed ranges Forward Reverse
1st speed range..............................................................0 to 2.5 mph (0 to 4.0 km/h) 0 to 3.0 mph (0 to 4.8 km/h)
2nd speed range ............................................................0 to 4.0 mph (0 to 6.5 km/h) 0 to 4.8 mph (0 to 7.8 km/h)
3rd speed range .............................................................0 to 6.8 mph (0 to 11.0 km/h) 0 to 6.8 mph (0 to 11.0 km/h)
Final Drives
Heavy-duty double-reduction planetary final drives protected and integrated into the track roller frame with the hydraulic drive motor; final drives are double sealed with
electronic seal-integrity indicator
Steering
Fully modulated, infinitely variable, single-lever steering allows for full power turns and counterrotation; infinitely variable track speeds provide unlimited maneuverability and
optimum control; hydrostatic steering eliminates steering clutches and brakes
Brakes
Hydrostatic (dynamic) braking stops the machine whenever the direction-control lever is moved to neutral or whenever the combined decelerator/brake pedal is fully depressed
Hydraulic System
System type................................................................................load sensing
Pressure, system relief ...............................................................2,320 psi (16 000 kPa)
Pump type ..................................................................................variable-displacement piston pump with load-sensing proportional pump flow control
Flow ...........................................................................................77 gpm (292 L/min.) @ 1,800 engine rpm
Filter, return oil ...........................................................................20 micron and 5 micron with magnetic particle attractors
Control........................................................................................single joystick lever
Cylinders ....................................................................................heat-treated, chrome-plated, polished cylinder rods with hardened steel pivot pins, replaceable bushings,
and bolted rod guides
Hydraulic/transmission cooling fan .............................................oil-to-air heat exchanger with hydrostatically driven, thermostatically controlled cooling fan
Capacities (U.S.)
Fuel tank with lockable cap (12-hr. typical usage) ......................119 gal. (450 L)
Cooling system with recovery tank .............................................17.6 gal. (64.4 L)
Engine oil with spin-on filter .......................................................6.7 gal. (25.5 L)
Final drive (each) ........................................................................3.8 gal. (14.5 L)
Hydraulic/hydrostatic reservoir with filter....................................47 gal. (178 L)
Splitter drive ...............................................................................3.2 qt. (3 L)
All power train and hydraulic systems allow for up to 45-degree maximum operation.
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Undercarriage 950C 950C LT 950C LGP
Track frame with front and rear track guides and sprocket guard; John Deere Dura-TraxTM features deep-heat-treated, sealed, and lubricated track links and through-
hardened, sealed, and lubricated rollers for maximum wear resistance; extreme-duty shoes for severe applications optional
Sprocket.....................................................................................segmented segmented segmented
Chain..........................................................................................sealed and lubricated sealed and lubricated sealed and lubricated
Track shoes, each side ...............................................................39 43 43
Ground contact area
20-in. (508 mm) grouser width (extreme duty single bar)............4,680 sq. in. (30 190 cm2) 5,160 sq. in. (33 275 cm2) N/A
24-in. (610 mm) grouser width (extreme duty single bar)............5,616 sq. in. (36 230 cm ) 2
6,192 sq. in. (39 950 cm2) N/A
28-in. (710 mm) grouser width (moderate service
single bar)..................................................................................................................................................................................................7,224 sq. in. (46 600 cm2)
32-in. (812 mm) grouser width (moderate service
single bar)..................................................................................................................................................................................................8,256 sq. in. (53 200 cm2)
36-in. (914 mm) grouser width (moderate service
single bar)..................................................................................................................................................................................................9,288 sq. in. (59 900 cm2)
Ground clearance, minimum with single-bar grouser
(excluding grouser height) ....................................................19 in. (482 mm) 19 in. (482 mm) 19 in. (482 mm)
Length of track on ground ..........................................................117 in. (2960 mm) 129 in. (3275 mm) 129 in. (3275 mm)
Track gauge, standard ................................................................78 in. (1980 mm) 78 in. (1980 mm) 86 in. (2180 mm)
Oscillation at front idler...............................................................5.5 in. (140 mm) 6.1 in. (156 mm) 6.1 in. (156 mm)
Track rollers, each side...............................................................7 8 8
Carrier rollers, each side.............................................................2 2 2
Track pitch..................................................................................8.5 in. (215.9 mm) 8.5 in. (215.9 mm) 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Ground Pressures
With semi-U dozer blade with power tilt and mechanical
pitch adjustment, standard equipment, full fuel tank,
and 175-lb. (79 kg) operator
With 20-in. (508 mm) extreme-duty single-bar
grouser shoes.................................................................10.81 psi (76 kPa) 10.10 psi (71 kPa)
With 24-in. (610 mm) extreme-duty single-bar
grouser shoes.................................................................9.25 psi (65 kPa) 8.53 psi (60 kPa)
With 28-in. (710 mm) moderate-service single-bar
grouser shoes............................................................................................................................................................................................7.42 psi (51 kPa)
With 32-in. (812 mm) moderate-service single-bar
grouser shoes............................................................................................................................................................................................6.54 psi (46 kPa)
With 36-in. (914 mm) moderate-service single-bar
grouser shoes............................................................................................................................................................................................5.97 psi (42 kPa)
SAE Operating Weights
With semi-U dozer blade with power tilt and mechanical
pitch adjustment, standard equipment, full fuel tank,
and 175-lb. (79 kg) operator
With 20-in. (508 mm) extreme-duty single-bar
grouser shoes.................................................................50,600 lb. (22 950 kg) 52,300 lb. (23 700 kg) N/A
With 24-in. (610 mm) extreme-duty single-bar
grouser shoes.................................................................51,500 lb. (23 350 kg) 53,100 lb. (24 100 kg) N/A
With 28-in. (710 mm) moderate-service single-bar
grouser shoes............................................................................................................................................................................................54,200 lb. (24 600 kg)
With 32-in. (812 mm) moderate-service single-bar
grouser shoes............................................................................................................................................................................................55,000 lb. (24 950 kg)
With 36-in. (914 mm) moderate-service single-bar
grouser shoes............................................................................................................................................................................................55,800 lb. (25 310 kg)
Optional or Special Equipment 950C / 950C LT / 950C LGP
Add (+) or deduct (–) lb. (kg) as indicated to base
weight for units with
Additional front lights (2).......................................................29 lb. (13 kg)
Auxiliary hydraulics for rear attachment................................168 lb. (78 kg)
Full-length rock guards.........................................................400 lb. (181 kg)
Heavy-duty cutting edges✶ ..................................................115 lb. (52 kg)
Power-pitch push arms with dual-tilt cylinders with
hydraulics.......................................................................420 lb. (190 kg)
Rear counterweight ..............................................................6,240 lb. (2830 kg)
Rigid heavy-duty drawbar.....................................................940 lb. (426 kg)
Rippers.................................................................................see ripper data, page 15
✶Dealer installed.
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Net engine power is with standard equipment including air cleaner, exhaust Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Wherever applicable, specifications
system, alternator, and cooling fan, at standard conditions per SAE J1349 and are in accordance with SAE standards. Except where otherwise noted, these specifications are
DIN 6270B, using No. 2-D fuel at 35 API gravity. No derating is required up to based on a unit with modular ROPS/cab with air conditioning, blade with standard cutting edges,
10,000-ft. (3050 m) altitude. full fuel tank, 175-lb. (79 kg) operator, and standard equipment.