Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | Compact Utility tractor |
| Factories: | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
| Original price: | $16,000 (1998 ) |
John Deere 855 Power | |
| Engine: | 24 hp 17.9 kW |
| PTO (claimed): | 19 hp 14.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| 4x4 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 |
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 |
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: | M00855D010001 (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 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging amps: | 40 |
| Battery CCA: | 475 |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| Yanmar 3TN75RJ | |
| diesel | |
| 3-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| 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 |
| Oil capacity: | 3.8 qts 3.6 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 4 qts 3.8 L |
Transmission | |
| 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. | |
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 |