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John Deere 855

John Deere 855 tractor
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The John Deere 855 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1986 to 1998 as part of the 55 Compact Series. It features a Yanmar 1.0L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 24 hp, with a hydrostatic transmission and options for two- or four-wheel drive. The tractor includes mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and differential hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a two-post Roll-Gard ROPS with optional canopy and weather enclosure. The 855 supports a variety of attachments including mid-mount mower decks, blades, loaders, and backhoes. It was manufactured in Horicon, Wisconsin and Augusta, Georgia, USA, with an original price of about $16,000 in 1998.
John Deere 855compact utility tractorYanmar diesel enginehydrostatic transmission24 hp tractor55 Compact Seriestractor attachmentsmower decksloaderbackhoe
Power24 hp
Founded1986 - 1998
Model855

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 855

Power

Engine power:24 hp (17.9 kW)
PTO (claimed):19 hp (14.2 kW)

Engine

Type:Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl diesel

Capacity

Fuel:6.6 gal (25.0 L)
Front axle:2.25 qts (2.1 L)
Hydraulic system:4.5 gal (17.0 L)

Variants

855:utility tractor
856:turf mowing tractor

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:475
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:40

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Pressure:2050 psi (141.3 bar)
Mid valves:2 Optional
Total flow:5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm)
Rear valves:2 Optional

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering:Yes
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Series:55 Compact Series
Category:Compact Utility tractor
Factories:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA; Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price:$16,000 in 1998
Years produced:1986 - 1998

Attachments

52 Loader:700 lbs lift (full at pin) (317 kg), 1300 lbs breakout (at pin) (589 kg), 45° dump, 26.75 inches reach (dumped) (67 cm), 48.25 inches reach (ground) (122 cm), 22° rollback, 78.5 inches height (at pin) (199 cm), 63 inches clearance (dumped) (160 cm), boom cyl: 1.5 inches (3 cm), bucket cyl: 1.75 inches (4 cm), weight: 445 lbs
54" Blade:John Deere 380, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 13 inches lift (33 cm), 5.5 inches cut (13 cm), 450 lbs (204 kg), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
60" mid-mount mower deck:John Deere 2734M, 60 inches (152 cm), Total width: 72.5 inches (184 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 7.8 inch (3 to 19 cm), 325 lbs (147 kg)
72" mid-mount mower deck:John Deere 2733M, 72 inches (182 cm), Total width: 85 inches (215 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 8.6 inch (3 to 21 cm), 448 lbs (203 kg)

Transmission

Type:hydrostatic

Tractor hitch

Control:position control
Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):785 lbs (356 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Length:95.9 inches (243 cm)
Wheelbase:64 inches (162 cm)
2WD Weight:1790 lbs (811 kg)
4WD Weight:1870 lbs (848 kg)
Height (ROPS):75.6 inches (192 cm)
Height (hood):52.3 inches (132 cm)
Width minimum:42.6 inches (108 cm)
Lawn/turf rear:33x12.50-15
Lawn/turf front:23x8.50-12
Length with 3-point:110.3 inches (280 cm)
2WD Clearance (drawbar):12.68 inches (32 cm)
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 4.00x15, Rear: 9.5x16
4WD Clearance (drawbar):9.9 inches (25 cm)
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 6-12, Rear: 9.5x16
Width maximum tread setting with standard tires:51.3 inches (130 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Mid PTO:independent
Rear PTO:independent
Mid PTO Type:2100
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)
Mid PTO Engine RPM:2100@3200
Rear PTO Engine RPM:540@3200