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John Deere 855 Specs
John Deere 855 compact and multi-purpose tractor specifications: tractor type Compact Utility Tractor, horsepower 17.9 kW, weight 848.0 kg, lift capacity 356.0 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | |
| Horsepower | 17.9 kW | 24.0 HP |
| Weight | 848.0 kg | 2WD: 1785.7 lbs (810.0 kg) 4WD: 1869.5 lbs |
| Lift Capacity | 356.0 kg | 784.8 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | |
| Length | 280.0 cm | 110.2 in. |
| Years Made | 1986-1998 | |
| Engine Model | Yanmar 3TN75RJ | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Cylinders | 3 | |
| Displacement | 994 cc | 60.7 cu in. |
| Bore | 7.49 cm | 2.95 in. |
| Stroke | 7.49 cm | 2.95 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | |
| Middle PTO Type | Independent | |
| Middle PTO Speed | 2100 RPM | |
| Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 475A | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 192.0 cm | 75.6 in. |
| Wheelbase | 162.0 cm | 63.8 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25.0 l | 6.6 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 3.6 l | 1.0 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 3.8 l | 1.0 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 17.0 l | 4.5 gal |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 17.0 l | 4.5 gal |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 10W-30, API: CE or CD | |
| Transmission Model | Sunstrand Series 17 | |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 8.8 km/h | Forward: 11.0 MPH (17.7 km/h) Reverse: 5.5 MPH |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc | |
| Differential Lock | Standard | |
| Drawbar Category | I | |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS. Canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom | |
| Hitch Type | Position control | |
| Steering Type | Power | |
| Front Tires | Ag: 4.00×15 , 6-12 | |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 9.5×16 | |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | |
| Total Flow | 21.2 LPM | 5.6 GPM |
| Working Pressure | 141.3 bar | 2050.0 psi |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
