John Deere 956

Features
- Modular-design cutterbar
- Steel roll conditioners
- Adjustable roll pressure
- Hydraulic tongue positioning
Specifications
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Model | 956 (Center-Pivot) |
Power requirements | |
PTO speed | 1,000 rpm |
HP 540 rpm PTO | --- |
HP 1000 rpm 1-3/8 in. PTO | 75-112 kW (100-150 hp) |
HP 1000 rpm 1-3/4 in. PTO | 86-134 kW (115-180 hp ) |
Powerline type | Grob Spline |
Hydraulic pressure required | 17,237 kPa (2,500 psi) |
Cutterbar | |
Type | John Deere |
Cutting width | 4.5 m (14.5 ft ) |
Cutting height | 1.6-11.8 cm (0.63-4.6 in.) |
Number of disks | 9 |
Number of knives | 18 |
Disk speed | 2,650 rpm |
Knife tip speed | 307 km/h (191 mph ) |
Disk drive | Gear |
Lubrication | Hy-Gard Oil |
Oil reservoir capacity | 10.4 L ( 11 U.S. qt ) |
Cutterbar oil check | Combination sight glass, drain plug |
Cutterbar angle | Adjustable |
Angle adjustment | Mechanical standard |
Hydraulic optional | |
Angle range | 2-8 degree (angle) |
Cutterbar protection | Shearhub |
Adjustable gauge shoes | 2 standard |
Conditioner | |
Width | 268 cm (106 in.) |
Diameter | 59.4 cm (23.4 in.) |
Number of V-tines | 72 |
Number of speeds | Two |
Drive | Gear |
Conditioner hood | Adjustable, single lever |
Width | 269 cm (106 in.) |
Diameter | 25.4 cm (10 in.) |
Type of material | Urethane/steel |
Design | Recessed cleat (Urethane) |
Intermeshing flutes (V-10 and Tri-Lobe) | |
Speed | 800 rpm |
Drive | Gear |
Tractor hookup | |
Rockshaft swivel hitch | Standard |
Drawbar swivel hitch | Optional |
Dimensions | |
Transport | 4.5 m (14.7 ft) |
With optional trailer | 2.9 m (9.7 ft ) |
Conventional transport | 8.2 m (26.9 ft) |
With optional trailer | 9.4 m (30.8 ft) |
Weight | --- |
With urethane roll conditioner | 3,161 kg (6,969 lb) |
With V-10 steel roll conditioner | 3,270 kg (7,209 lb) |
With tri-lobe steel roll conditioner | 3,325 kg (7,330 lb) |
With impeller conditioner | 3,055 kg (6,785 lb) |
Standard tires | 31x13.5-15, 8 PR |
General | |
Are wrenches required for adjusting? | --- |
Float | No |
Roll spacing | Yes |