John Deere 855 Specs ( 1986-1998 )
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $16,000 in 1998 |
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| Factories | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.95x2.95 inches (75 x 75 mm) |
| Compression | 17.8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Description | Yanmar 3TN75RJ / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline / During production, the fuel tank and battery location swapped, with a switch from electric to mechanical fuel pump. |
| Displacement | 60.7 ci (1.0 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Operating RPM | 1400-3425 |
| Power | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Pre-heating | air heater |
| Rated RPM | 3200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 3.8 qts (3.6 L) |
| PTO (claimed) | 19 hp (14.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Oil type | Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity |
| Transmission | Sunstrand Series 17 |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Front axle | 2.25 qts (2.1 L) |
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| Fuel | 6.6 gal (25.0 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
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| Mid valves | 2 OptOptional |
| Pressure | 2050 psi (141.3 bar) |
| Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
| Total flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 785 lbs (356 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@3200 / 2100@3200 |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 475 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (drawbar) | 12.68 inches (32 cm) |
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| 2WD Weight | 1790 lbs (811 kg) |
| 4WD Clearance (drawbar) | 9.9 inches (25 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 1870 lbs (848 kg) |
| Height (hood) | 52.3 inches (132 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 75.6 inches (192 cm) |
| Length | 95.9 inches (243 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Width | 42.6 inches*Minimum (108 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 9.5x16 |
| Front tire | 4.00x15 |
| Weight | 1790 to 1870 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00x15. Rear: 9.5x16 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5x16 |
| Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 33x12.50-15 |
855 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on rear of the John Deere 855, below the PTO shaft. |
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855 Serial Numbers
| 1986 | M00855A360001 (2WD) / M00855B360001 (2WD SCV) / M00855C360001 (4WD) / M00855D360001 (4WD SCV) |
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| 1987 | M00855A420001 (2WD) / M00855B420001 (2WD SCV) / M00855C420001 (4WD) / M00855D420001 (4WD SCV) |
| 1988 | M00855A475001 (2WD) / M00855B475001 (2WD SCV) / M00855C475001 (4WD) / M00855D475001 (4WD SCV) |
| 1989 | M00855A595001 (2WD) / M00855B595001 (2WD SCV) / M00855C595001 (4WD) / M00855D595001 (4WD SCV) |
| 1990 | M00855A010001 (2WD) / M00855B010001 (2WD SCV) / M00855C010001 (4WD) / M00855D010001 (4WD SCV) |
| 1991 | M00855A100001 (2WD) / M00855B105001 (2WD SCV) / M00855C120001 (4WD) / M00855D125001 (4WD SCV) |
| 1992 | LV0855A100700 (2WD) / LV0855B105700 (2WD SCV) / LV0855C120700 (4WD) / LV0855D125700 (4WD SCV) |
| 1993 | LV0855A130000 (2WD) / LV0855B135000 (2WD SCV) / LV0855C150000 (4WD) / LV0855D160000 (4WD SCV) |
| 1994 | LV0855A165001 (2WD) / LV0855B170001 (2WD SCV) / LV0855C175001 (4WD) / LV0855D180001 (4WD SCV) |
| 1995 | LV0855165211 (2WD) / LV0855B170123 (2WD SCV) / LV0855C175141 (4WD) / LV0855D181952 (4WD SCV) |
| 1996 | LV0855E190001 |
| 1997 | LV0855E200001 |
| 1998 | LV0855E300001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 855 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / 72" mid-mount mower deck / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere / Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* / Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere / Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1993, by John Deere / Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1997, by John Deere / Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1998, by John Deere / Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors published in 1987, by John Deere / Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere / Compact Tractors Under 40 Horsepower published in 1991, by John Deere / Compact Utility Tractors published in 1993, by John Deere / John Deere Compact Utility Tractors published in 1995 / Compact Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere / *Publication contains known errors. / Operator's Manual 410 and 420 Loaders (OMC49370) published in 2005 / Operator's Manual 51 and 52 Loaders (OMTY20793) published in 1986 / Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM70367) published in 1986 / Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM75873) published in 1988 / Operator's Manual 655, 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM92614) published in 1990 / Operator's Manual 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM95303) published in 1991 / Technical Manual 655, 755, 855, 955, 756 and 856 Compact Utility Tractors (TM1360) published in 1996 |
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Variants
| 855 | utility tractor |
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| 856 | turf mowing tractor |