SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 790 vs John Deere 855
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 790 and the John Deere 855. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 79022.4 kW (30.1 HP)
John Deere 85517.9 kW (24.0 HP)
Weight
John Deere 790930.0 kg (Early 2WD: 1973.1 lbs (895.0 kg) Early 4WD: 2151.7 lbs (976.0 kg) 2WD: 1929.0 lbs (875.0 kg) 4WD: 2050.3 lbs)
John Deere 855848.0 kg (2WD: 1785.7 lbs (810.0 kg) 4WD: 1869.5 lbs)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 790370.0 kg (815.7 lbs)
John Deere 855356.0 kg (784.8 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 790 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | John Deere 855Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | Compact Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 22.4 kW (30.1 HP) | 17.9 kW (24.0 HP) |
| Weight | 930.0 kg (Early 2WD: 1973.1 lbs (895.0 kg) Early 4WD: 2151.7 lbs (976.0 kg) 2WD: 1929.0 lbs (875.0 kg) 4WD: 2050.3 lbs) | 848.0 kg (2WD: 1785.7 lbs (810.0 kg) 4WD: 1869.5 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 370.0 kg (815.7 lbs) | 356.0 kg (784.8 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Sliding gear | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 282.0 cm (111.0 in.) | 280.0 cm (110.2 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 20.4 LPM (5.4 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 2000-2007 | 1986-1998 |
| Engine Model | Yanmar 3TNV82A | Yanmar 3TN75RJ |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1330 cc (81.2 cu in.) | 994 cc (60.7 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.20 cm (3.23 in.) | 7.49 cm (2.95 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.41 cm (3.31 in.) | 7.49 cm (2.95 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission or live | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Middle PTO Speed | 2100 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Battery | 12 V Group 45 500 CCA | 12 V, CCA 475A |
| Starter | electric | Electric |
| Height | 208.0 cm (81.9 in.) | 192.0 cm (75.6 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 155.0 cm (61.0 in.) | 162.0 cm (63.8 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24.0 l (6.3 gal) | 25.0 l (6.6 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 4.1 l (1.1 gal) | 3.6 l (1.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 4.8 l (1.3 gal) | 3.8 l (1.0 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 15.0 l (4.0 gal) | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 15.0 l (4.0 gal) | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) |
| Front Hubs Capacity | 2.1 l (Front axle gearcase (4WD): 0.6 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Type | API: CC | SAE 10W-30, API: CE or CD |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.5 km/h (Forward: 11.8 MPH (19.0 km/h) Reverse: 3.4 MPH) | 8.8 km/h (Forward: 11.0 MPH (17.7 km/h) Reverse: 5.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | Independent dry shoe | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station with ROPS | Open operator station with two-post ROPS. Canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom |
| Steering Type | Manual and hydrostatic power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.00-12 ; 5.00-15 ; 7.00-14 Lawn/turf: 25×8.50-14Industrial: 25×8.50-14 | Ag: 4.00×15 , 6-12 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 12.4-16 ; 11.2-24Lawn/turf: 13.6-16Industrial: 15.0-19.6 | Ag: 9.5×16 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Open center |
| Steering Flow | 15.9 LPM (4.2 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 141.3 bar (2050.0 psi) | 141.3 bar (2050.0 psi) |
| Middle PTO Type | — | Independent |
| Transmission Model | — | Sunstrand Series 17 |
| Differential Lock | — | Standard |
| Hitch Type | — | Position control |
| Total Flow | — | 21.2 LPM (5.6 GPM) |
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