John Deere 855 Compact Utility tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 855 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1986 – 1998.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 855 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 855 Production
Manufacturer: |
Manufacturer: |
John Deere
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Type: |
Compact Utility tractor
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Factories: |
Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
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Augusta, Georgia, USA
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Original price: |
$16,000 (1998 )
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John Deere 855 Power
Engine: |
Engine: |
24 hp 17.9 kW
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PTO (claimed): |
19 hp 14.2 kW
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John Deere 855 Engine |
Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl diesel |
Mechanical |
Chassis: |
4×2 2WD
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4×4 MFWD 4WD
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Differential lock: |
mechanical rear
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Steering: |
power
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Brakes: |
differential hydraulic wet disc
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Cab: |
Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
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Transmission: |
hydrostatic
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Capacity |
Fuel: |
6.6 gal 25.0 L
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Hydraulic system: |
4.5 gal 17.0 L
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Front axle: |
2.25 qts 2.1 L
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Hydraulics |
Type: |
open center
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Capacity: |
4.5 gal 17.0 L
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Pressure: |
2050 psi 141.3 bar
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Rear valves: |
2*Optional
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Mid valves: |
2*Optional
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Total flow: |
5.6 gpm 21.2 lpm
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Tractor hitch |
Rear Type: |
I
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Control: |
position control
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Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): |
785 lbs 356 kg
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Power Take-off (PTO) |
Rear PTO: |
independent
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Rear RPM: |
540
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Engine RPM: |
540@3200
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Mid PTO: |
independent
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Mid RPM: |
2100
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Engine RPM: |
2100@3200
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Dimensions & Tires |
Wheelbase: |
64 inches 162 cm
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Weight: |
1790 to 1870 pounds
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Front tire: |
4.00×15
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2WD Rear tire: |
9.5×16
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855 Serial Numbers |
Location: |
Serial number plate on rear of the John Deere 855, below the PTO shaft.
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1986: |
M00855A360001 (2WD)
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1987: |
M00855A420001 (2WD)
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1988: |
M00855A475001 (2WD)
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1989: |
M00855A595001 (2WD)
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1990: |
M00855A010001 (2WD)
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1991: |
M00855A100001 (2WD)
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1992: |
LV0855A100700 (2WD)
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1993: |
LV0855A130000 (2WD)
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1994: |
LV0855A165001 (2WD)
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1995: |
LV0855165211 (2WD)
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1986: |
M00855B360001 (2WD SCV)
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1987: |
M00855B420001 (2WD SCV)
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1988: |
M00855B475001 (2WD SCV)
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1989: |
M00855B595001 (2WD SCV)
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1990: |
M00855B010001 (2WD SCV)
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1991: |
M00855B105001 (2WD SCV)
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1992: |
LV0855B105700 (2WD SCV)
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1993: |
LV0855B135000 (2WD SCV)
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1994: |
LV0855B170001 (2WD SCV)
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1995: |
LV0855B170123 (2WD SCV)
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1986: |
M00855C360001 (4WD)
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1987: |
M00855C420001 (4WD)
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1988: |
M00855C475001 (4WD)
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1989: |
M00855C595001 (4WD)
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1990: |
M00855C010001 (4WD)
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1991: |
M00855C120001 (4WD)
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1992: |
LV0855C120700 (4WD)
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1993: |
LV0855C150000 (4WD)
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1994: |
LV0855C175001 (4WD)
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1995: |
LV0855C175141 (4WD)
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1986: |
M00855D360001 (4WD SCV)
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1987: |
M00855D420001 (4WD SCV)
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1988: |
M00855D475001 (4WD SCV)
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1989: |
M00855D595001 (4WD SCV)
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1990: |
M00855D010001 (4WD SCV)
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1991: |
M00855D125001 (4WD SCV)
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1992: |
LV0855D125700 (4WD SCV)
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1993: |
LV0855D160000 (4WD SCV)
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1994: |
LV0855D180001 (4WD SCV)
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1995: |
LV0855D181952 (4WD SCV)
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1996: |
LV0855E190001
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1997: |
LV0855E200001
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1998: |
LV0855E300001
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John Deere 855 Electrical
Ground: |
negative
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Charging amps: |
40
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Battery CCA: |
475
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Battery volts: |
12
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John Deere 855 Mechanical
Chassis: |
4×2 2WD
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4×4 MFWD 4WD
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Differential lock: |
mechanical rear
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Steering: |
power
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Brakes: |
differential hydraulic wet disc
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Cab: |
Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
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Transmission: |
hydrostatic
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Capacity
Fuel: |
6.6 gal 25.0 L
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Hydraulic system: |
4.5 gal 17.0 L
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Front axle: |
2.25 qts 2.1 L
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Hydraulics
Type: |
open center
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Capacity: |
4.5 gal 17.0 L
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Pressure: |
2050 psi 141.3 bar
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Rear valves: |
2*Optional
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Mid valves: |
2*Optional
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Total flow: |
5.6 gpm 21.2 lpm
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Tracktor Hitch
Rear Type: |
I
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Control: |
position control
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Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): |
785 lbs 356 kg
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Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: |
independent
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Rear RPM: |
540
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Engine RPM: |
540@3200
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Mid PTO: |
independent
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Mid RPM: |
2100
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Engine RPM: |
2100@3200
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John Deere 855 Engine detail
Engine Detail |
Yanmar 3TN75RJ |
diesel |
3-cylinder |
liquid-cooled |
Displacement: |
60.7 ci 1.0 L
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Bore/Stroke: |
2.95×2.95 inches 75 x 75 mm
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Power: |
24 hp 17.9 kW
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Fuel system: |
direct injection
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Air cleaner: |
dry element
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Pre-heating: |
air heater
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Compression: |
17.8:1
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Rated RPM: |
3200
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Operating RPM: |
1400-3425
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Starter volts: |
12
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Oil capacity: |
3.8 qts 3.6 L
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Coolant capacity: |
4 qts 3.8 L
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Engine Oil |
John Deere 855 Transmission overview
Transmission: |
Sunstrand Series 17
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Type: |
hydrostatic
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Gears: |
infinite (2-range) forward and reverse
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Oil capacity: |
18 qts 17.0 L
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Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard. |
John Deere 855 Dimensions
Wheelbase: |
64 inches 162 cm
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Length: |
95.9 inches 243 cm
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110.3 inches 280 cm (with 3-point)
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Width: |
42.6 inches 108 cm *Minimum
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51.3 inches 130 cm *Maximum tread setting with standard tires.
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Height (hood): |
52.3 inches 132 cm
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Height (ROPS): |
75.6 inches 192 cm
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2WD Weight: |
1790 lbs 811 kg
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4WD Weight: |
1870 lbs 848 kg
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2WD Clearance (drawbar): |
12.68 inches 32 cm
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4WD Clearance (drawbar): |
9.9 inches 25 cm
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FAQ
Is John Deere 855 a good tractor?
The John Deere 855 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 855 take?
Check out the John Deere 855 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year John Deere made the 755
The John Deere 855 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1986 – 1998
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