Tractor · 1986Unverified
John Deere 855
John Deere 855 — 55 Compact Series · 19 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.