Compare/John Deere 670 vs John Deere 855

John Deere 670 vs John Deere 855

Verdict: John Deere 670 vs John Deere 855

The John Deere 670 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 670 is the lighter machine (1,730 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 670 is the newer design (1989 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

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

YanmarReference

John DeereReference

With 9.5-16 rear tires.Reference

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

Original price

$13,550 (1997 4WD )Reference

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Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

powerReference

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Factories

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Augusta, Georgia, USAReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

14.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

13.8 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 72 mmReference

75 x 75 mmReference

Power (net)

13.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

14.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dry elementReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

air heaterReference

Compression

22.3:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2850Reference

3200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

Engine

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17.9 kWReference

Power

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17.9 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1400-3425Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

215mm dry discReference

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Transmission

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Sundstrand Series 17Reference

Oil type

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Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

14.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

15.1 LReference

17.0 LReference

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

15.1 LReference

17.0 LReference

Pressure

141.3 barReference

Rear valves

2Reference

Mid valves

2Reference

Pump flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Total flow

37.1 lpmReference

21.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

16.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

358 kgReference

455 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2100@2600Reference

2100@3200Reference

Mid PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

Capacities

Fuel

23.8 LReference

25.0 LReference

Front axle

3.0 LReference

2.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

162 cmReference

Weight

356 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

4.00x15Reference

2WD Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

9.5x16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

Front: 4.00x15. Rear: 9.5x16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5x16Reference

Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

31x15.5-15Reference

33x12.50-15Reference

Length

276 cmReference

280 cmReference

Width

108 cmReference

130 cmReference

2WD Weight

784 kgReference

811 kgReference

4WD Weight

843 kgReference

848 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

24 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

95 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

93 cmReference

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Rear tread

83 to 102 cmReference

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Height (hood)

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132 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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192 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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32 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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25 cmReference

John Deere 670 attachments

670 Serial Number Location

670 Serial Numbers

1989

1001Reference

M00855D595001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1990

010001Reference

M00855D010001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1991

104013Reference

M00855D125001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1992

114751Reference

LV0855D125700 (4WD SCV)Reference

1993

120001Reference

LV0855D160000 (4WD SCV)Reference

1994

130001Reference

LV0855D180001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1995

140001Reference

LV0855D181952 (4WD SCV)Reference

1996

150001Reference

LV0855E190001Reference

1997

160001Reference

LV0855E200001Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

420Reference

475Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Overall width

184 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 22 cmReference

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John Deere 7 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

Transport height

175 cmReference

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Bucket width

48 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

289 cmReference

Loading height

177 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

496 kgReference

882 kgReference

Dipperstick force

882 kgReference

496 kgReference

John Deere 670 Height

Hood

120 cmReference

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ROPS

194 cmReference

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Exhaust

185 cmReference

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Speeds

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

1998

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LV0855E300001Reference

Questions

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.