John Deere 856
The John Deere 856 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 994 cc 60.7 ci engine. The rated power output is 24 hp 17.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 1800 lbs 816 kg.
Engine Power
24 hp
17.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4.33 gal
16.4 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
1800 lbs
816 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 856 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1986 - 1998
Lawn tractor |
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1986 - 1998 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Variants | |
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855 | utility tractor |
856 | turf mowing tractor |
John Deere 856 Engine | |
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24HP Yanmar 994cc 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 856 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 4.33 gal
16.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Pressure | 2050 psi
141.3 bar |
Pump flow | 5.6 gpm
21.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1686 lbs
764 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 841 lbs
381 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Mid PTO | independent |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 86.7 inches
220 cm |
Weight | 1800 lbs
816 kg |
Front tire | 23x8.50-12 |
Rear tire | 33x12.50-15 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Battery CCA | 491 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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 | |
Operator's Manual 756 and 856 Turf Mower Tractor Unit (OM-M72247) published in 1986* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 994 cc / 60.7 ci Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 994 cc
60.7 ci |
Power (gross) | 24 hp
17.9 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 3200 |
Operating RPM | 1450-3425 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3.3 qts
3.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 4 qts
3.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) shaft-driven hydrostatic
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 18 qts
17.0 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 856 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 |
Lawn/turf rear | 33x12.50-15 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 86.7 inches
220 cm |
Length | 110.3 inches
280 cm |
Height (hood) | 52.3 inches
132 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 75.6 inches
192 cm |
Weight | 1800 lbs
816 kg |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 12.7 inches
32 cm |
Front tread | 36.9 inches
93 cm |
Rear tread | 34 to 40.1 inches
86 to 101 cm |
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