john deere lawn tractors 856
![]() | 1986 - 1998
Lawn tractor | 1986 - 1998 | Lawn tractor |
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1986 - 1998 | |||
Lawn tractor | |||
1986 - 1998 | |
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Lawn tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Variants | |
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855 | utility tractor |
856 | turf mowing tractor |
John Deere 856 Engine | |
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24HP Yanmar 994cc 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 856 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 4.33 gal
16.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Pressure | 2050 psi
141.3 bar |
Pump flow | 5.6 gpm
21.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1686 lbs
764 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 841 lbs
381 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Mid PTO | independent |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 86.7 inches
220 cm |
Weight | 1800 lbs
816 kg |
Front tire | 23x8.50-12 |
Rear tire | 33x12.50-15 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
856 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor, below the PTO shaft. |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Battery CCA | 491 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 756 and 856 Turf Mower Tractor Unit (OM-M72247) published in 1986* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
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