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The following was sent to me directly from John Deere headquarters when I asked the same question.

Brian , thank you for contacting our website. The 955 tractor was assembled
in Augusta, Georgia and manufactured in Japan. If we can be of further
assistance please call us at 1-800-537-8233. Our center is open Monday
through Friday 8:00am-7:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 5:30pm.

Thank you,
Customer Representative
Kimberly

Build location for Deere 655-955
Tractor Projects
Replies 8 Post by B.C. Underwood

What kind of tractor do you have? Do you have a mid PTO?

Front mount snow blower
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 7 Post by B.C. Underwood

Follow up:

Well there was something wrong with the snowblower afterall. The running shoes (located at the rear wall on the left and right sides of the snowblower) were set at the lowest position, thus allowing the snowblower to scrape clean the driveway. However, at the same time it was scraping clean the driveway with the scraping blade as it should, the augers were also scraping the driveway. Thus, the auger's contact with the driveway were in effect partially loading the snowblower and taking power away from the flywheel. I figured this out when I inspected the auguers and found that they had completely shiny edges all the way around which meant they were scraping the driveway.

The fix:

First, I set the running shoes down one notch on both sides. This now provides approximately 0.5 inches of clearance between the driveway and the scraping blade. However, I noticed that the bottom of the side walls of the snowblower were getting worn so I purchased an additional pair of running shoes that JD makes for the side walls. (Note: There are separate left and right shoes for the side walls and JD identifies them as two separate part numbers (AM128336 & AM128337)). I set them in the highest position (allowing the blade to be as low as possible). I then readjusted the original running shoes located on the back wall of the snowblower back to the highest position (the original position that was allowing the blade to scape the driveway). The rear running shoes now act as a back up and additional protection for the snowblower while the sidewall running shoes are the only ones in continuous in contact with the driveway. The sidewall running shoes provide better stability and slightly lower clearance for the scraping blade (approximately 0.3 - 0.4 inch).

Again, thanks to all for your help. Hope this helps too.

John Deere 59 quot Snowblower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 16 Post by B.C. Underwood

FOR SALE: JD 955E w/120 hours. Includes 70A Loader, 59" snowblower, #7 backhoe, 72" mid mount mower deck, 513 brush hog. Everything is in excellent condition and garage kept. $28,500 o.b.o.bcu@bcunderwood.com

955 For Sale Loaded
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by B.C. Underwood

I'm looking for some input as to tire ballast for my JD 955. The technical manual says calcium chloride and water won't damage rims if filled to at least 75%. JD dealer says put tubes in the tires and then fill. Or, if I don't do tubes, put water and antifreeze in instead (not as heavy but won't corrode rims).How full should they be filled? The manual says not to exceed 90%.Anybody have suggestions or experiences that may be of help?

Tire Ballast
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by B.C. Underwood

I'm looking for some input as to tire ballast for my JD 955. The technical manual says calcium chloride and water won't damage rims if filled to at least 75%. JD dealer says put tubes in the tires and then fill. Or, if I don't do tubes, put water and antifreeze in instead (not as heavy but won't corrode rims).Anybody have suggestions or experiences that may be of help?

Tire Ballast
Parts and Repair
Replies 1 Post by B.C. Underwood

Steve,

I recently purchased a 1994 JD 855 4WD with 192 hours for $12K. It had a 70A loader, but no 60" mower deck. Since the machine you're looking at is a little older, and has less hours, the price would be about the same as what I paid but then you have to ad some value for the mower deck ($750 to $1000).

JD 855 PRICE
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by B.C. Underwood

This is not an uncommon problem. Your dealer can make an adjustment to the transmission that should take no more than 10 minutes and can be done in the field. Actually, you can probably do it yourself. JD recommends having the problem fixed ASAP due to safety issues.

855 hdro creeps
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by B.C. Underwood

I recently inquired to John Deere directly about where the 55 series tractor were manufactured/assembled. The following is John Deere's response:

Thank you for contacting our website. The 955 tractor was assembled
in Augusta, Georgia and manufactured in Japan. If we can be of further
assistance please call us at 1-800-537-8233. Our center is open Monday
through Friday 8:00am-7:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 5:30pm.

Powershift trans and did Yanmar make JD compacts
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 9 Post by B.C. Underwood