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 rated power output is 24 hp 17.9 kW. Transmission: Sunstrand Series 17. Operating weight: 787 lbs 356 kg.

Overview

	1986 - 1998 55 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor
1986 - 1998
55 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Compact Utility tractor
Factories	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
	Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price was $16,000 in 1998

Variants
855	utility tractor
856	turf mowing tractor

John Deere 855 Engine
Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 855 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

John Deere 855 Power
Engine	24 hp 17.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	19 hp 14.2 kW

Mechanical
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
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 OptOptional
Mid valves	2 OptOptional
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 PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@3200
Mid PTO	independent
Mid PTO Type	2100
Engine RPM	2100@3200

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	64 inches 162 cm
Weight	1790 to 1870 pounds
Front tire	4.00x15
2WD Rear tire	9.5x16
Full dimensions and tires ...

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

References
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.

	Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity

Dimensions

John Deere 855 Tires
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
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
60" mid-mount mower deck
72" mid-mount mower deck
Blade
John Deere 52 loader
John Deere 70A loader
Backhoe

John Deere 7 Backhoe
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