- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Not independently tested
- 1977–1982
- 4,031 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester 955 Full specifications
IH D-310 (D-358) six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 88.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
88.4 hp
65.9 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”, claimed
- Weight
- 9,017–10,108 lb
- 3-point lift
- 9,535 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 11.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
International Harvester 955 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 955 was built from 1977 to 1982.
The International Harvester 955 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 65.9 kW (88.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 955 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The International Harvester 955 has a IH D-310 (D-358) engine, a 6-cylinder 5.07 L diesel unit.
The International Harvester 955 weighs 4,090–4,585 kg (9,017–10,108 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 955 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the International Harvester 955 lifts 4,325 kg (9,535 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 955 delivers 42.6 L/min (11.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”

How much horsepower does a 955 have?
The only figure for the 955 is 88.4 hp (65.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”
What engine is in a 955?
A 955 has an IH D-310 (D-358), a 6-cylinder 5.07 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | IH D-310 (D-358) |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 309.6 ci · 5.07 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”
How much will a 955 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 955 lifts 9,535 lb (4,325 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 11.3 gpm · 42.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 9,535 lb · 4,325 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”
What transmission does a 955 have?
Transmission specifications for the 955 are below.
| Clutch | Fichtel & Sachs dry double clutch, type DUT 310-310/310 |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated hydraulic double disc brake with WABCO brake booster, single circuit |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”
How much does a 955 weigh?
A 955 weighs 9,017–10,108 lb (4,090–4,585 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 9,017–10,108 lb · 4,090–4,585 kgthe article lists alternatives |
|---|---|
| Maximum front axle load | 5,622 lb · 2,550 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 11,111 lb · 5,040 kg |
| Wheelbase | 102.0–103.5 in · 2,590–2,630 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Length | 165.1–166.5 in · 4,194–4,229 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Width | 80.7 in · 2,049 mm |
| Height | 109.1 in · 2,770 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.0–22.1 in · 382–562 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Front track | 60.2–75.6 in · 1,530–1,920 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 67.1–86.8 in · 1,704–2,204 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 14.4–15.3 ft · 4.40–4.67 mthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”
Which tractors compare with a 955?
Within 10% of its 88.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr DX 4.70 A88.4 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1989Side by side with the 955 →
- DEUTZ-ALLIS DX 4.7088.4 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1986Side by side with the 955 →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 9289 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1983Side by side with the 955 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 698 Turbo89 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1987Side by side with the 955 →
- Volvo T 70088.8 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1982Side by side with the 955 →
- Fiat 850 Special (DT)88.8 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1974Side by side with the 955 →
Everything else people ask
Is a 955 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 955 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 955 have?
A 955 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
What serial numbers does a 955 carry?
The source prints serial numbers DO3 0711 D 001 000 to DO3 0711 D 005 435. It does not say whether that is the tractor’s or the engine’s number, and we never work out a year from a serial number.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 955 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-84008 · revision 1061997. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document