John Deere 855 tractor specifications

1986 - 1998

1986 - 1998 55 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor

Series:

Series:755 ← 855 → 955

1986 - 1998

55 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Series:

655 ←

755

→ 855

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Compact Utility tractor
Factories:	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
	Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price:	$15,000 (1998 )

Variants

Variants
756:	turf mowing tractor

John Deere 755 Power

John Deere 755 Power
Engine:	20 hp 14.9 kW
PTO (claimed):	15 hp 11.2 kW

John Deere 755 Engine

John Deere 755 Engine
Yanmar 0.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock:	mechanical rear
Steering:	power
Brakes:	differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
Transmission:	hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:	4.4 gal 16.7 L
Hydraulic system:	4.5 gal 17.0 L
Front axle:	2.25 qts 2.1 L

Hydraulics

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

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):	785 lbs 356 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540
Engine RPM:	540@3200
Mid PTO:	independent
Mid RPM:	2100
Engine RPM:	2100@3200

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	57 inches 144 cm
Weight:	1645 to 1780 pounds
Front tire:	4.00x15
2WD Rear tire:	8.3x16
Full dimensions and tires ...

John Deere 755 attachments

John Deere 755 attachments
60" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
backhoe
Attachment details ...

755 Serial Numbers

755 Serial Numbers
Location:	Serial number plate located below the rear PTO shaft.
1986:	M0360001
1987:	M0420001
1988:	M0475001
1989:	M0600001
1990:	M010001
1991:	M0100001
1992:	LV100700
1993:	LV130000
1994:	LV165001
1995:	LVA165180
1996:	LVE190001
1997:	LVE200001
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Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	40
Battery CCA:	491
Battery volts:	12

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Compact Utility tractor
Factories:Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price:$16,000 (1998 )

Variants

Variants 856:turf mowing tractor

John Deere 855 Power

John Deere 855 Power Engine:24 hp
17.9 kW
PTO (claimed):19 hp
14.2 kW

John Deere 855 Engine

John Deere 855 Engine Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1986 - 1998

55 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Series:

755 ←

855

→ 955

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Yanmar 3TN75RJ
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	60.7 ci 1.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	2.95x2.95 inches 75 x 75 mm
Power:	24 hp 17.9 kW
Fuel system:	direct injection
Air cleaner:	dry element
Pre-heating:	air heater
Compression:	17.8:1
Rated RPM:	3200
Operating RPM:	1400-3425
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	3.8 qts 3.6 L
Coolant capacity:	4 qts 3.8 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock:mechanical rear
Steering:power
Brakes:differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
Transmission:hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

1986 - 1998

55 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Series:

755 ←

855

→ 955

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Sunstrand Series 17
Type:	hydrostatic
Gears:	infinite (2-range) forward and reverse
Oil capacity:	18 qts 17.0 L
Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

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

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

Tractor hitch

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540
Engine RPM:540@3200
Mid PTO:independent
Mid RPM:2100
Engine RPM:2100@3200

Dimensions & Tires

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 ...

1986 - 1998

55 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Series:

755 ←

855

→ 955

John Deere 855 Tires

John Deere 855 Tires
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

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	64 inches 162 cm
Length:	95.9 inches 243 cm
	110.3 inches 280 cm (with 3-point)
Width:	42.6 inches 108 cm *Minimum
	51.3 inches 130 cm *Maximum tread setting with standard tires.
Height (hood):	52.3 inches 132 cm
Height (ROPS):	75.6 inches 192 cm
2WD Weight:	1790 lbs 811 kg
4WD Weight:	1870 lbs 848 kg
2WD Clearance (drawbar):	12.68 inches 32 cm
4WD Clearance (drawbar):	9.9 inches 25 cm

John Deere 855 attachments

John Deere 855 attachments 60" mid-mount mower deck 72" mid-mount mower deck blade front-end loader backhoe Attachment details ...

1986 - 1998

55 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Series:

755 ←

855

→ 955

Attachment overview

Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deck
72" mid-mount mower deck
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe

60" Mower deck

60" Mower deck
Type:	mid-mount John Deere 2734M
	3-blade with hydraulic lift
Cutting width:	60 inches 152 cm
Weight:	325 lbs 147 kg
Overall width:	72.5 inches 184 cm
Cut height:	1.5 to 7.8 inch 3 to 19 cm

72" Mower deck

72" Mower deck
Type:	mid-mount John Deere 2733M
	3-blade with hydraulic lift
Cutting width:	72 inches 182 cm
Weight:	448 lbs 203 kg
Overall width:	85 inches 215 cm
Cut height:	1.5 to 8.6 inch 3 to 21 cm

Blade

Blade
Type:	front-mount John Deere 2780M
Width:	54 inches 137 cm
Height:	18 inches 45 cm
Lift height:	11 inches 27 cm
Cut depth:	5 inches 12 cm
Weight:	215 lbs 97 kg
Lift type:	hydraulic
Angle type:	hydraulic

Blade

Blade
Type:	front-mount John Deere 380
Width:	54 inches 137 cm
Height:	18 inches 45 cm
Lift height:	13 inches 33 cm
Cut depth:	5.5 inches 13 cm
Weight:	450 lbs 204 kg
Lift type:	hydraulic
Angle type:	hydraulic

John Deere 70A Loader

John Deere 70A Loader
Height (to pin):	77.3 inches 196 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	62 inches 157 cm
Dump reach:	27.5 inches 69 cm
Dump angle:	45°
Clearance, level bucket:	73.8 inches 187 cm
Reach at ground:	47.8 inches 121 cm
Breakout force (lift):	1300 lbs 589 kg
Breakout force (bucket):	1570 lbs 712 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	755 lbs 342 kg
Bucket width:	48 inches 121 cm
	54 inches 137 cm
	60 inches 152 cm

John Deere 7 Backhoe

John Deere 7 Backhoe
Backhoe type:	John Deere 7 Backhoe
Weight:	787 lbs 356 kg
2-Foot flat digging depth:	90 inches 228 cm
Reach from pivot:	114 inches 289 cm
Loading height:	70 inches 177 cm
Bucket force:	1,945 lbs 882 kg
Dipperstick force:	1,095 lbs 496 kg

855 Serial Numbers

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

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