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John Deere 855

Production ended · 2WD or 4WD

PTO power · claimed

19 hp

Weight
1,790 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1998
$16,000

Power

Engine24 hp unspecified
PTO19 hp claimed
Drawbarno record
Listed power24 hp engine basis

Engines

Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl61 ci
Engine details
Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
2.95 in × 2.95 in
Rated speed
3,200 rpm
Rated power
24 hp
Compression
17.8:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Notes
During production, the fuel tank and battery location swapped, with a switch from electric to mechanical fuel pump.

Transmissions

Sundstrand Series 17hydrostaticinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Transmission notes

Sundstrand Series 17: Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.

Weight

Weight1,790 lb unspecified

Dimensions

Wheelbase64 in
Length95.9 in
Width42.6 in

Capacities

Fuel tank6.6 gal
Hydraulic system4.5 gal

Hydraulics

Systemopen center
Pump flowno record
Total flow5.6 gpm
Pressure2,050 psi
Rear valves2
Mid valves2

Hitch

Rear hitch categoryI
Controlposition control
Rear lift capacityno record
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)785 lb

PTO

Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.375)
Mid PTOindependent
Mid PTO speeds2100
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@3200

Chassis

Drive2WD/4WD
SteeringPower steering
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
CabTwo-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure

Tires

Front4.00x15
Rear9.5x16

Electrical

System voltage12 V
Cold cranking475 CCA
Charging output40 A
Groundnegative

Production

Price new$16,000 (1998)
FactoriesHoricon, Wisconsin, USA; Augusta, Georgia, USA
Built byJohn Deere

Variants

  • 855 utility tractor
  • 856 turf mowing tractor

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on rear of the John Deere 855, below the PTO shaft.

YearFirst serial
1986M00855A360001 (2WD)
1987M00855A420001 (2WD)
1988M00855A475001 (2WD)
1989M00855A595001 (2WD)
1990M00855A010001 (2WD)
1991M00855A100001 (2WD)
1992LV0855A100700 (2WD)
1993LV0855A130000 (2WD)
1994LV0855A165001 (2WD)
1995LV0855165211 (2WD)
1986M00855B360001 (2WD SCV)
1987M00855B420001 (2WD SCV)
1988M00855B475001 (2WD SCV)
1989M00855B595001 (2WD SCV)
1990M00855B010001 (2WD SCV)
1991M00855B105001 (2WD SCV)
1992LV0855B105700 (2WD SCV)
1993LV0855B135000 (2WD SCV)
1994LV0855B170001 (2WD SCV)
1995LV0855B170123 (2WD SCV)
1986M00855C360001 (4WD)
1987M00855C420001 (4WD)
1988M00855C475001 (4WD)
1989M00855C595001 (4WD)
1990M00855C010001 (4WD)
1991M00855C120001 (4WD)
1992LV0855C120700 (4WD)
1993LV0855C150000 (4WD)
1994LV0855C175001 (4WD)
1995LV0855C175141 (4WD)
1986M00855D360001 (4WD SCV)
1987M00855D420001 (4WD SCV)
1988M00855D475001 (4WD SCV)
1989M00855D595001 (4WD SCV)
1990M00855D010001 (4WD SCV)
1991M00855D125001 (4WD SCV)
1992LV0855D125700 (4WD SCV)
1993LV0855D160000 (4WD SCV)
1994LV0855D180001 (4WD SCV)
1995LV0855D181952 (4WD SCV)
1996LV0855E190001
1997LV0855E200001
1998LV0855E300001

Literature

  • Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual John Deere, 1989
  • Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual John Deere*, 1997
  • Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual John Deere, 1999
  • Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1993
  • Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1997
  • Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide John Deere, 1998
  • Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors John Deere, 1987
  • Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors John Deere, 1988
  • Compact Tractors Under 40 Horsepower John Deere, 1991
  • Compact Utility Tractors John Deere, 1993
  • John Deere Compact Utility Tractors 1995
  • Compact Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook John Deere, 1991
  • *Publication contains known errors.
  • Operator's Manual 410 and 420 Loaders (OMC49370) 2005
  • Operator's Manual 51 and 52 Loaders (OMTY20793) 1986
  • Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM70367) 1986
  • Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM75873) 1988
  • Operator's Manual 655, 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM92614) 1990
  • Operator's Manual 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM95303) 1991
  • Technical Manual 655, 755, 855, 955, 756 and 856 Compact Utility Tractors (TM1360) 1996

Attachments

  • 60" mid-mount mower deck
  • 72" mid-mount mower deck
  • blade
  • front-end loader
  • backhoe