john deere 855
 | 1986 - 1998
55 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor | 1986 - 1998 | 55 Compact Series | Compact Utility tractor |
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1986 - 1998 | ||||
55 Compact Series | ||||
Compact Utility tractor | ||||
1986 - 1998 | |
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55 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Factories | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Augusta, Georgia, USA |
Original price was $16,000 in 1998 | |
Variants | |
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855 | utility tractor |
856 | turf mowing tractor |
John Deere 855 Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 855 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 855 Power | |
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Engine | 24 hp
17.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 19 hp
14.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure. | |
Photos | |
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John Deere 855 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 6.6 gal
25.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Front axle | 2.25 qts
2.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Pressure | 2050 psi
141.3 bar |
Rear valves | 2 OptOptional |
Mid valves | 2 OptOptional |
Total flow | 5.6 gpm
21.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 785 lbs
356 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@3200 |
Mid PTO | independent |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Engine RPM | 2100@3200 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 64 inches
162 cm |
Weight | 1790 to 1870 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00x15 |
2WD Rear tire | 9.5x16 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
John Deere 855 attachments | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
72" mid-mount mower deck | |
blade | |
front-end loader | |
backhoe | |
Attachment details ...  |
855 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on rear of the John Deere 855, below the PTO shaft. |
855 Serial Numbers | |
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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 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 475 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1993, by John Deere | |
Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1997, by John Deere | |
Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors published in 1987, by John Deere | |
Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere | |
Compact Tractors Under 40 Horsepower published in 1991, by John Deere | |
Compact Utility Tractors published in 1993, by John Deere | |
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors published in 1995 | |
Compact Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. | |
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Operator's Manual 410 and 420 Loaders (OMC49370) published in 2005 | |
Operator's Manual 51 and 52 Loaders (OMTY20793) published in 1986 | |
Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM70367) published in 1986 | |
Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM75873) published in 1988 | |
Operator's Manual 655, 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM92614) published in 1990 | |
Operator's Manual 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM95303) published in 1991 | |
Technical Manual 655, 755, 855, 955, 756 and 856 Compact Utility Tractors (TM1360) published in 1996 |