• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Standard-size
  • No lab test on file
  • 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 specs: hp, weight, years

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

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

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”

International Harvester 955 tractor
Photo: Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons · Wrong photo?

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.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
88.4 hp

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.

Engine — 955 engine specifications
Make & modelIH D-310 (D-358)
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement309.6 ci · 5.07 L
Electrical system12 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.

Hydraulics & PTO — 955 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow11.3 gpm · 42.6 L/min
Hitch categoryCategory 2
Lift at ends9,535 lb · 4,325 kg
Rear PTO540/1000 rpm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”

What transmission does a 955 have?

Transmission specifications for the 955 are below.

Transmission — 955 transmission specifications
ClutchFichtel & Sachs dry double clutch, type DUT 310-310/310
BrakesPedal operated hydraulic double disc brake with WABCO brake booster, single circuit
Top speed18.6 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.

Weights & dimensions — 955 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight9,017–10,108 lb · 4,090–4,585 kgthe article lists alternatives
Maximum front axle load5,622 lb · 2,550 kg
Maximum rear axle load11,111 lb · 5,040 kg
Wheelbase102.0–103.5 in · 2,590–2,630 mmthe article lists alternatives
Length165.1–166.5 in · 4,194–4,229 mmthe article lists alternatives
Width80.7 in · 2,049 mm
Height109.1 in · 2,770 mm
Ground clearance15.0–22.1 in · 382–562 mmthe article lists alternatives
Front track60.2–75.6 in · 1,530–1,920 mmthe article lists alternatives
Rear track67.1–86.8 in · 1,704–2,204 mm
Turning radius, braked14.4–15.3 ft · 4.40–4.67 mthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”

What oil does a 955 take, and how much?

A 955 engine takes 12.7 qt (12 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

955 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil12.7 qt · 12 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission44.4 qt · 42 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic17.4 qt · 16.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system25.1 qt · 23.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

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.

Common questions about the International Harvester 955

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.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 955”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: IHC 955 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-84008 · revision 1061997. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document