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John Deere 855 vs John Deere AR Unstyled

Verdict: John Deere 855 vs John Deere AR Unstyled

The John Deere 855 and the John Deere AR Unstyled are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 855 leads on rated power with 19 hp against 18 hp. John Deere 855 is the lighter machine (1,790 kg vs 2,154 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 855 is the newer design (1986 vs 1935). In short: choose the John Deere 855 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere AR Unstyled if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 855 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere AR Unstyled Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
19 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Factories
Augusta, Georgia, USAReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
AR Total built
17,394Reference
AO Total built
2,686Reference
Variants
855
utility tractorReference
856
turf mowing tractorReference
A
Row-cropReference
AR
Standard front axleReference
AO
OrchardReference
AOS
narrow orchardReference
AW
Adjustable wide-frontReference
AN
Single front wheelReference
AH
High-cropReference
Engine
Engine
17.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
5.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 75 mmReference
140 x 171 mmReference
Power
17.9 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
air heaterReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
4.45:1Reference
Rated RPM
3200Reference
975Reference
Operating RPM
1400-3425Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
3.8 LReference
30.3 LReference
Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
10.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
17.9 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
19.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
22.6 kWReference
Cooling system
thermo-siphonReference
Firing order
1-2Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Belt power (max)
22.6 kWReference
Max power
19.8 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 17Reference
John DeereReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
14.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
17.0 LReference
7.9 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
17.0 LReference
7.9 LReference
Pressure
141.3 barReference
Rear valves
2Reference
Mid valves
2Reference
Total flow
21.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
Control
position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
455 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
2100@3200Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2100Reference
Valves
1Reference
Pump flow
33.7 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
25.0 LReference
60.6 LReference
Front axle
2.1 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Diameter
32 cmReference
RPM
975Reference
Speed
996.70 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
162 cmReference
Weight
356 kgReference
2154 kgReference
Front tire
4.00x15Reference
28x6Reference
2WD Rear tire
9.5x16Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4.00x15. Rear: 9.5x16Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5x16Reference
Lawn/turf front
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
33x12.50-15Reference
Length
280 cmReference
314 cmReference
Width
130 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (hood)
132 cmReference
139 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
192 cmReference
2WD Weight
811 kgReference
4WD Weight
848 kgReference
2WD Clearance (drawbar)
32 cmReference
4WD Clearance (drawbar)
25 cmReference
Rear tire
42.75x10Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
12-26Reference
Operating weight
2154 kgReference
Ballasted weight
2880 kgReference
Rear axle
69 mmReference
Front tread
121 cmReference
Rear tread
131 cmReference
John Deere 855 attachments
855 Serial Number Location
855 Serial Numbers
1986
M00855D360001 (4WD SCV)Reference
1987
M00855D420001 (4WD SCV)Reference
1988
M00855D475001 (4WD SCV)Reference
1989
M00855D595001 (4WD SCV)Reference
1990
M00855D010001 (4WD SCV)Reference
1991
M00855D125001 (4WD SCV)Reference
1992
LV0855D125700 (4WD SCV)Reference
1993
LV0855D160000 (4WD SCV)Reference
1994
LV0855D180001 (4WD SCV)Reference
1995
LV0855D181952 (4WD SCV)Reference
1996
LV0855E190001Reference
1997
LV0855E200001Reference
1998
LV0855E300001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging amps
40Reference
Battery CCA
475Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Questions
Attachment overview
John Deere 7 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 7 BackhoeReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
228 cmReference
Reach from pivot
289 cmReference
Loading height
177 cmReference
Bucket force
882 kgReference
Dipperstick force
496 kgReference
AR Serial Number Location
AR Serial Numbers
1935
250000 (Unstyled)Reference
1936
251486 (Unstyled)Reference
1937
253521 (Unstyled)Reference
1938
255416 (Unstyled)Reference
1939
256700 (Unstyled)Reference
1940
257647 (Unstyled)Reference
1941
260000 (Unstyled)Reference
1942
261125 (Unstyled)Reference
1943
262157 (Unstyled)Reference
1944
262755 (Unstyled)Reference
1945
264198 (Unstyled)Reference
1946
265535 (Unstyled)Reference
1947
266643 (Unstyled)Reference
1948
268410 (Unstyled)Reference
1949
270131 (Unstyled)Reference
1950
272000 (Styled)Reference
1951
275938 (Styled)Reference
1952
278700 (Styled)Reference
1953
282351 (Styled)Reference
Final
284074 (Styled)Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
11.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
1926 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.

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