Compare/John Deere 20C vs John Deere 855

John Deere 20C vs John Deere 855

Verdict: John Deere 20C vs John Deere 855

The John Deere 20C and the John Deere 855 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 19 hp. John Deere 20C is the lighter machine (889 kg vs 1,790 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 20C is the newer design (2009 vs 1986). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

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John Deere

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Rated power

19 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four gears in two ranges with reverser.Reference

Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.Reference

Factories

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Augusta, Georgia, USAReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

13.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

12.5 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

70 x 74 mmReference

75 x 75 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

12.5 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

13.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

3200Reference

Torque

49.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1800Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Engine

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17.9 kWReference

Power

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17.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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air heaterReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Operating RPM

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1400-3425Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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3.8 LReference

Oil capacity

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17.0 LReference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission

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Sundstrand Series 17Reference

Oil type

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Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

8.9 kWReference

14.2 kWReference

Pressure

150.0 barReference

141.3 barReference

Pump flow

14.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

INReference

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

249 kgReference

455 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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17.0 LReference

Capacity

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17.0 LReference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Total flow

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21.2 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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2100@3200Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

Weight

889 kgReference

356 kgReference

Front tire

6.5/80x12Reference

4.00x15Reference

Rear tire

8.25x16Reference

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Ag front

6.5/80x12Reference

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Ag rear

250x80-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20x8-10Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

27x10.5-15Reference

33x12.50-15Reference

Industrial front

25x5.5-14Reference

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Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

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Length

245 cmReference

280 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

130 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

138 cmReference

192 cmReference

Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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Max front axle

600 kgReference

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Max rear axle

800 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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162 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5x16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00x15. Rear: 9.5x16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5x16Reference

Height (hood)

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132 cmReference

2WD Weight

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811 kgReference

4WD Weight

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848 kgReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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32 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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25 cmReference

Capacities

Max capacity

1399 kgReference

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Fuel

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25.0 LReference

Front axle

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2.1 LReference

Variants

855

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utility tractorReference

856

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turf mowing tractorReference

John Deere 855 attachments

855 Serial Number Location

855 Serial Numbers

1986

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M00855D360001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1987

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M00855D420001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1988

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M00855D475001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1989

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M00855D595001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1990

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M00855D010001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1991

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M00855D125001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1992

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LV0855D125700 (4WD SCV)Reference

1993

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LV0855D160000 (4WD SCV)Reference

1994

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LV0855D180001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1995

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LV0855D181952 (4WD SCV)Reference

1996

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LV0855E190001Reference

1997

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LV0855E200001Reference

1998

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LV0855E300001Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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475Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Questions

Attachment overview

John Deere 7 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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289 cmReference

Loading height

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177 cmReference

Bucket force

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882 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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496 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.