John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 856
The John Deere 856 is a lawn tractor produced from 1986 to 1998, built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 24HP Yanmar 994cc 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with indirect injection and a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive options, planetary final drives, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS. It has a fuel capacity of 4.33 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 4.5 gallons with an open center type hydraulic system operating at 2050 psi pressure. The tractor hitch is type I with rear lift capacities of 1686 lbs at ends and 841 lbs at 24 inches. The PTO includes independent rear and mid PTOs with hydraulic disc clutch. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 86.7 inches, length of 110.3 inches, and weight of 1800 lbs. Tires are sized 23x8.50-12 front and 33x12.50-15 rear. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with 35 amp alternator charging. The serial number plate is located on the rear below the PTO shaft.
Power24 hp
Founded-
Model856
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 856
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 3200 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Displacement | 994 cc (60.7 ci) |
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
| Oil capacity | 3.3 qts (3.1 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1450-3425 |
| Power (gross) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 4.33 gal (16.4 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
Overview
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Category | Lawn tractor |
| Production years | 1986 - 1998 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 491 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
| Pressure | 2050 psi (141.3 bar) |
| Pump flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Power steering | yes |
References
| Operator's Manual | 756 and 856 Turf Mower Tractor Unit (OM-M72247) published in 1986 (Publication contains known errors) |
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Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1686 lbs (764 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 841 lbs (381 kg) |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor, below the PTO shaft. |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 110.3 inches (280 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1800 lbs (816 kg) |
| Rear tire | 33x12.50-15 |
| Wheelbase | 86.7 inches (220 cm) |
| Front tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Rear tread | 34 to 40.1 inches (86 to 101 cm) |
| Front tread | 36.9 inches (93 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 75.6 inches (192 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 52.3 inches (132 cm) |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 12.7 inches (32 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | hydraulic disc |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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