John Deere 959J

Series: John Deere Feller Buncher

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The John Deere Feller Buncher series from John Deere includes the 959J. The engine delivers 298.1 hp (219.2 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 8,062.4 cm³. Rated speed is 1,900 rpm. Ground clearance is 64.3 mm. Top speed is 3.7 km/h. The tank holds 1,117.1 litres. The gearbox has 2 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,500 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 311.2 litres. The cooling system holds 42 litres. The oil fill is 28 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 6081H. The John Deere Feller Buncher series covers 10 models. Rated output within it ranges from 176.4 to 334.6 hp; the 959J sits in the upper part of that range with 298.1 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 759J below it with 244.3 hp and the 953K above it with 334.6 hp. 2153 John Deere models across 96 series are on record. The model is listed under Forestry equipment. 19 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model6081Hcorrect
Power298.1 hp (219.2 kW)correct
Rated speed1,900 rpmcorrect
Speed at max. torque1,500 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement8,062.4 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity42 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity28 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Width3,331.5correct
Ground clearance64.3correct

Drivetrain and chassis

Forward gears2correct
Reverse gears2correct
Top speed3.7 km/hcorrect
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity311.2 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity1,117.1 lcorrect

Other data

Height4,002correct

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the John Deere 959J have?

The John Deere 959J delivers 298 hp.

What engine does the John Deere 959J have?

6 cylinders, 8,062 cm³ displacement.

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