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John Deere 855

Name: John Deere 855
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 855 — 55 Compact Series · 19 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 855 is a tractor with a rating of approximately 19 hp, situated at the lower end of its class. It was manufactured from 1986 to 1998. The model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight is listed as 1790 to 1870 pounds, suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

19 hp

Weight

1790 to 1870 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

144 rows

Recorded power

19 hp

Recorded weight

356 kg

Transmissions

hydrostatic

Production years

1986-1998

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Compact Utility tractorReference

FactoriesHoricon, Wisconsin, USAReference

FactoriesAugusta, Georgia, USAReference

Original price was $16,000 in 1998Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.Reference

Variants

855utility tractorReference

856turf mowing tractorReference

Engine

Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine17.9 kWReference

Yanmar 3TN75RJReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

During production, the fuel tank and battery location swapped, with a switch from electric to mechanical fuel pump.Reference

Displacement1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke75 x 75 mmReference

Power17.9 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdry elementReference

Pre-heatingair heaterReference

Compression17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM3200Reference

Operating RPM1400-3425Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity3.8 LReference

Oil capacity3.6 LReference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference

TransmissionSundstrand Series 17Reference

TypehydrostaticReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Oil capacity17.0 LReference

Oil typeHy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)14.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system17.0 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity17.0 LReference

Pressure141.3 barReference

Rear valves2Reference

Mid valves2Reference

Total flow21.2 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Controlposition controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)356 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)455 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@3200Reference

Mid PTOindependentReference

Mid PTO Type2100Reference

Engine RPM2100@3200Reference

Capacities

Fuel25.0 LReference

Front axle2.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase162 cmReference

Weight1790 to 1870 poundsReference

Front tire4.00x15Reference

2WD Rear tire9.5x16Reference

Weight356 kgReference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 4.00x15. Rear: 9.5x16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5x16Reference

Lawn/turf front23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear33x12.50-15Reference

Length243 cmReference

Length280 cmReference

Width108 cmReference

Width130 cmReference

Height (hood)132 cmReference

Height (ROPS)192 cmReference

2WD Weight811 kgReference

4WD Weight848 kgReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)32 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)25 cmReference

John Deere 855 attachments

60" mid-mount mower deckReference

72" mid-mount mower deckReference

bladeReference

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

855 Serial Number Location

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

855 Serial Numbers

1986M00855A360001 (2WD)Reference

1987M00855A420001 (2WD)Reference

1988M00855A475001 (2WD)Reference

1989M00855A595001 (2WD)Reference

1990M00855A010001 (2WD)Reference

1991M00855A100001 (2WD)Reference

1992LV0855A100700 (2WD)Reference

1993LV0855A130000 (2WD)Reference

1994LV0855A165001 (2WD)Reference

1995LV0855165211 (2WD)Reference

1986M00855B360001 (2WD SCV)Reference

1987M00855B420001 (2WD SCV)Reference

1988M00855B475001 (2WD SCV)Reference

1989M00855B595001 (2WD SCV)Reference

1990M00855B010001 (2WD SCV)Reference

1991M00855B105001 (2WD SCV)Reference

1992LV0855B105700 (2WD SCV)Reference

1993LV0855B135000 (2WD SCV)Reference

1994LV0855B170001 (2WD SCV)Reference

1995LV0855B170123 (2WD SCV)Reference

1986M00855C360001 (4WD)Reference

1987M00855C420001 (4WD)Reference

1988M00855C475001 (4WD)Reference

1989M00855C595001 (4WD)Reference

1990M00855C010001 (4WD)Reference

1991M00855C120001 (4WD)Reference

1992LV0855C120700 (4WD)Reference

1993LV0855C150000 (4WD)Reference

1994LV0855C175001 (4WD)Reference

1995LV0855C175141 (4WD)Reference

1986M00855D360001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1987M00855D420001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1988M00855D475001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1989M00855D595001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1990M00855D010001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1991M00855D125001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1992LV0855D125700 (4WD SCV)Reference

1993LV0855D160000 (4WD SCV)Reference

1994LV0855D180001 (4WD SCV)Reference

1995LV0855D181952 (4WD SCV)Reference

1996LV0855E190001Reference

1997LV0855E200001Reference

1998LV0855E300001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging amps40Reference

Battery CCA475Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Questions

I am sending this to suggest that the information for the John Deere 855 may be improved by observing what I believe is a notable change across the model years. My dad bought an 855 in 1986 and I'm coming to learn 855 had substantial changes in 1989 with the introduction of the 955. - Wheel base lengthened - Implement compatibility change, e.g. the 52 FEL fits the earlier years, the 70A fits the latter. I believe the 70 may also fit the earlier years. I am looking at all four editions of the 855 operator's manual, covering every year it was built: they all list a 64 inch wheelbase. The parts manual does show a frame change on the 855, but it is never the same as the 755. The model 52 loader could go on either the 755 or 855, but the brackets are different in the parts manual. Of course, it pre-dates the late 855 so there are no notations on that. Checking the dealer's sales manuals for the era, the 70A was always listed for the 855 and the 70 was always for the 755. There is no mention of mounting brackets to put the 70 on an early 855. The technical manual notes the battery and fuel tank locations were switched, and the fuel pump was changed from electric to mechanical. I'm not seeing anything to support the idea that the tractor is a different size or has different loader compatibility.Reference

Attachment overview

60" mid-mount mower deckReference

72" mid-mount mower deckReference

BladeReference

John Deere 52 loaderReference

John Deere 70A loaderReference

BackhoeReference

John Deere 7 Backhoe

Backhoe typeJohn Deere 7 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth228 cmReference

Reach from pivot289 cmReference

Loading height177 cmReference

Bucket force882 kgReference

Dipperstick force496 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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