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.