John Deere 855

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
Type: Compact Utility tractor
Factories: Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
  Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price: $16,000 (1998 )


John Deere 855 Power






Engine:
Engine: 24 hp
17.9 kW
PTO (claimed): 19 hp
14.2 kW







John Deere 855 Engine
Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl diesel


























Mechanical
Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock: mechanical rear
Steering: power
Brakes: differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab: Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
Transmission: hydrostatic




John Deere 855 photos…













Capacity
Fuel: 6.6 gal
25.0 L
Hydraulic system: 4.5 gal
17.0 L
Front axle: 2.25 qts
2.1 L






















Hydraulics
Type: open center
Capacity: 4.5 gal
17.0 L
Pressure: 2050 psi
141.3 bar
Rear valves: 2*Optional
Mid valves: 2*Optional
Total flow: 5.6 gpm
21.2 lpm













Tractor hitch
Rear Type: I
Control: position control
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): 785 lbs
356 kg






















Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540
Engine RPM: 540@3200
Mid PTO: independent
Mid RPM: 2100
Engine RPM: 2100@3200

















Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase: 64 inches
162 cm
Weight: 1790 to 1870 pounds
Front tire: 4.00×15
2WD Rear tire: 9.5×16









































































































































855 Serial Numbers
Location: Serial number plate on rear of the John Deere 855, below the PTO shaft.
1986: M00855A360001 (2WD)
1987: M00855A420001 (2WD)
1988: M00855A475001 (2WD)
1989: M00855A595001 (2WD)
1990: M00855A010001 (2WD)
1991: M00855A100001 (2WD)
1992: LV0855A100700 (2WD)
1993: LV0855A130000 (2WD)
1994: LV0855A165001 (2WD)
1995: LV0855165211 (2WD)
1986: M00855B360001 (2WD SCV)
1987: M00855B420001 (2WD SCV)
1988: M00855B475001 (2WD SCV)
1989: M00855B595001 (2WD SCV)
1990: M00855B010001 (2WD SCV)
1991: M00855B105001 (2WD SCV)
1992: LV0855B105700 (2WD SCV)
1993: LV0855B135000 (2WD SCV)
1994: LV0855B170001 (2WD SCV)
1995: LV0855B170123 (2WD SCV)
1986: M00855C360001 (4WD)
1987: M00855C420001 (4WD)
1988: M00855C475001 (4WD)
1989: M00855C595001 (4WD)
1990: M00855C010001 (4WD)
1991: M00855C120001 (4WD)
1992: LV0855C120700 (4WD)
1993: LV0855C150000 (4WD)
1994: LV0855C175001 (4WD)
1995: LV0855C175141 (4WD)
1986: M00855D360001 (4WD SCV)
1987: M00855D420001 (4WD SCV)
1988: M00855D475001 (4WD SCV)
1989: M00855D595001 (4WD SCV)
1990: M00855D010001 (4WD SCV)
1991: M00855D125001 (4WD SCV)
1992: LV0855D125700 (4WD SCV)
1993: LV0855D160000 (4WD SCV)
1994: LV0855D180001 (4WD SCV)
1995: LV0855D181952 (4WD SCV)
1996: LV0855E190001
1997: LV0855E200001
1998: LV0855E300001

John Deere 855 Electrical













Ground: negative
Charging amps: 40
Battery CCA: 475
Battery volts: 12

John Deere 855 Mechanical
























Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock: mechanical rear
Steering: power
Brakes: differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab: Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
Transmission: hydrostatic

Capacity










Fuel: 6.6 gal
25.0 L
Hydraulic system: 4.5 gal
17.0 L
Front axle: 2.25 qts
2.1 L

Hydraulics



















Type: open center
Capacity: 4.5 gal
17.0 L
Pressure: 2050 psi
141.3 bar
Rear valves: 2*Optional
Mid valves: 2*Optional
Total flow: 5.6 gpm
21.2 lpm

Tracktor Hitch










Rear Type: I
Control: position control
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): 785 lbs
356 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)



















Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540
Engine RPM: 540@3200
Mid PTO: independent
Mid RPM: 2100
Engine RPM: 2100@3200

John Deere 855 Engine detail














































Engine Detail
Yanmar 3TN75RJ
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 60.7 ci
1.0 L
Bore/Stroke: 2.95×2.95 inches
75 x 75 mm
Power: 24 hp
17.9 kW
Fuel system: direct injection
Air cleaner: dry element
Pre-heating: air heater
Compression: 17.8:1
Rated RPM: 3200
Operating RPM: 1400-3425
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 3.8 qts
3.6 L
Coolant capacity: 4 qts
3.8 L



John Deere 855 Transmission overview

Engine Oil














Transmission: Sunstrand Series 17
Type: hydrostatic
Gears: infinite (2-range) forward and reverse
Oil capacity: 18 qts
17.0 L
Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.

John Deere 855 Dimensions


































Wheelbase: 64 inches
162 cm
Length: 95.9 inches
243 cm
  110.3 inches
280 cm (with 3-point)
Width: 42.6 inches
108 cm *Minimum
  51.3 inches
130 cm *Maximum tread setting with standard tires.
Height (hood): 52.3 inches
132 cm
Height (ROPS): 75.6 inches
192 cm
2WD Weight: 1790 lbs
811 kg
4WD Weight: 1870 lbs
848 kg
2WD Clearance (drawbar): 12.68 inches
32 cm
4WD Clearance (drawbar): 9.9 inches
25 cm

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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