john deere 855

1986 - 1998

55 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

55 Compact Series

Compact Utility tractor

Manufacturer

John Deere

Compact Utility tractor

Factories

Horicon, Wisconsin, USA

 

Augusta, Georgia, USA

Original price was $16,000 in 1998

855

utility tractor

856

turf mowing tractor

Yanmar 1.0L 3-cyl diesel

hydrostatic

Engine

24 hp 17.9 kW

PTO (claimed)

19 hp 14.2 kW

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.

Fuel

6.6 gal 25.0 L

Hydraulic system

4.5 gal 17.0 L

Front axle

2.25 qts 2.1 L

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

Rear Type

I

Control

position control

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

785 lbs 356 kg

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)

Engine RPM

540@3200

Mid PTO

independent

Mid PTO Type

2100

Engine RPM

2100@3200

Wheelbase

64 inches 162 cm

Weight

1790 to 1870 pounds

Front tire

4.00x15

2WD Rear tire

9.5x16

60" mid-mount mower deck

72" mid-mount mower deck

blade

front-end loader

backhoe

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

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Ground

negative

Charging amps

40

Battery CCA

475

Battery volts

12

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.

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