John Deere 855
The John Deere 855 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 60.7 ci 1.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 24 hp / 17.9 kW. Transmission: Sunstrand Series 17. Operating weight: 787 lbs 356 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 24 hp / 17.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6.6 gal
25.0 L
Transmission
Sunstrand Series 17
Operating Weight
787 lbs
356 kg
Overview
 | 1986 - 1998
55 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor
55 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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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. | |
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 ...  | |
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. | |
 | |
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 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 60.7 ci / 1.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TN75RJ |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
During production, the fuel tank and battery location swapped, with a switch from electric to mechanical fuel pump. | |
Displacement | 60.7 ci
1.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.95x2.95 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 |
Coolant capacity | 4 qts
3.8 L |
Oil capacity | 3.8 qts
3.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Sunstrand Series 17
Transmission | Sunstrand Series 17 |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 18 qts
17.0 L |
Oil type | Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity |
Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard. | |
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Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity |
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Dimensions
John Deere 855 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00x15. Rear: 9.5x16 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5x16 |
Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 |
Lawn/turf rear | 33x12.50-15 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 64 inches
162 cm |
Length | 95.9 inches
243 cm |
110.3 inches (with 3-point)
280 cm | |
Width | 42.6 inches*Minimum
108 cm |
51.3 inches*Maximum tread setting with standard tires.
130 cm | |
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 |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade | |
John Deere 52 loader | |
John Deere 70A loader | |
Backhoe |
John Deere 7 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 7 Backhoe |
Weight | 787 lbs
356 kg |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 90 inches
228 cm |
Reach from pivot | 114 inches
289 cm |
Loading height | 70 inches
177 cm |
Bucket force | 1,945 lbs
882 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1,095 lbs
496 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 855 based on its 24 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 855.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.3 hrs
Approximately 5.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (6.6 gal / 25 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.2 gal/hr (4.7 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 855 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 855.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)24 hp
Kilowatts (kW)17.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)24.3 PS
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