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Years in Production / 1986–1998

John Deere

855

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 855.

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24hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1986–1998

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

855 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1986 - 1998

55 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Alternative Additional Value
Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Original price was $16,000 in 1998

Manufacturer
John Deere
Factories
Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Factories
Augusta, Georgia, USA

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.

Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Capacity

Fuel
6.6 gal25.0 L
Hydraulic System
4.5 gal17.0 L
Front Axle
2.25 qts2.1 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
4.5 gal17.0 L
Pressure
2050 psi141.3 bar
Rear Valves
2 OptOptional
Mid Valves
2 OptOptional
Total Flow
5.6 gpm21.2 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
I
Control
position control
Rear Lift At24610mm
785 lbs (early)356 kg
Rear Lift At24610mm
1005 lbs (late)455 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@3200
Engine Rpm
2100@3200
Mid Pto
independent
Mid Pto Type
2100

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1986
M00855A3600012WD
1986
M00855B3600012WD SCV
1986
M00855C3600014WD
1986
M00855D3600014WD SCV
1987
M00855A4200012WD
1987
M00855B4200012WD SCV
1987
M00855C4200014WD
1987
M00855D4200014WD SCV
1988
M00855A4750012WD
1988
M00855B4750012WD SCV
1988
M00855C4750014WD
1988
M00855D4750014WD SCV
1989
M00855A5950012WD
1989
M00855B5950012WD SCV
1989
M00855C5950014WD
1989
M00855D5950014WD SCV
1990
M00855A0100012WD
1990
M00855B0100012WD SCV
1990
M00855C0100014WD
1990
M00855D0100014WD SCV
1991
M00855A1000012WD
1991
M00855B1050012WD SCV
1991
M00855C1200014WD
1991
M00855D1250014WD SCV
1992
LV0855A1007002WD
1992
LV0855B1057002WD SCV
1992
LV0855C1207004WD
1992
LV0855D1257004WD SCV
1993
LV0855A1300002WD
1993
LV0855B1350002WD SCV
1993
LV0855C1500004WD
1993
LV0855D1600004WD SCV
1994
LV0855A1650012WD
1994
LV0855B1700012WD SCV
1994
LV0855C1750014WD
1994
LV0855D1800014WD SCV
1995
LV08551652112WD
1995
LV0855B1701232WD SCV
1995
LV0855C1751414WD
1995
LV0855D1819524WD SCV
1996
LV0855E190001
1997
LV0855E200001
1998
LV0855E300001

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging Amps
40
Battery Cca
475
Battery Volts
12

855 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Yanmar 3TN75RJ

diesel

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 ci1.0 L
Bore Stroke
2.95x2.95 inches75 x 75 mm
Power
24 hp17.9 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dry element
Pre Heating
air heater
Compression Ratio
17.8:1
Rated Rpm
3200
Operating Rpm
1400-3425
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
4 qts3.8 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Oil Capacity
3.8 qts3.6 L

Engine Options

Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl diesel

855 / 03

Gears & controls

John Deere855 Transmission

hydrostatic

855 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
236 in599 cm
Height (ROPS)
130 in330 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
64 inches162 cm
Weight
1790 to 1870 pounds
Front Tire
4.00x15
2wd Rear Tire
9.5x16

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on rear of the John Deere 855, below the PTO shaft.

Tires And Tracks

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

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 855 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1992 John Deere 855 Tractor Walk Around & Operational Video $8,900

Video by DaporeBrothersLLC

Watch on YouTube ↗