John Deere 855
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| Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Compact Utility tractor | |
| Factories | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
| Original price was $16,000 in 1998 | |
| 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. | |
| Photos | |
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 John Deere 855 photos... | |
| 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 ... | |
| John Deere 855 attachments | |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | |
| 72" mid-mount mower deck | |
| blade | |
| front-end loader | |
| backhoe | |
 Attachment details ... |
| 855 Serial Number Location | |
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| Serial number plate on rear of the John Deere 855, below the PTO shaft. |
| 855 Serial Numbers | |
| 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 | M00855D595001 (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 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Battery CCA | 475 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Questions | |
| I am sending this to suggest that the information for the John Deere 855 may be improved by observing what I believe is a notable change across the model years. My dad bought an 855 in 1986 and I'm coming to learn 855 had substantial changes in 1989 with the introduction of the 955.
- Wheel base lengthened
- Implement compatibility change, e.g. the 52 FEL fits the earlier years, the 70A fits the latter. I believe the 70 may also fit the earlier years.
I am looking at all four editions of the 855 operator's manual, covering every year it was built: they all list a 64 inch wheelbase. The parts manual does show a frame change on the 855, but it is never the same as the 755. The model 52 loader could go on either the 755 or 855, but the brackets are different in the parts manual. Of course, it pre-dates the late 855 so there are no notations on that. Checking the dealer's sales manuals for the era, the 70A was always listed for the 855 and the 70 was always for the 755. There is no mention of mounting brackets to put the 70 on an early 855. The technical manual notes the battery and fuel tank locations were switched, and the fuel pump was changed from electric to mechanical. I'm not seeing anything to support the idea that the tractor is a different size or has different loader compatibility. | |
| Email: Peter@TractorData.com |
| 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. | |
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| 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 |
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| Updated on August 29, 2023 | |
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