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FeatureJohn Deere 790TractorJohn Deere 855Tractor
Tractor TypeCompact Utility TractorCompact Utility Tractor
Horsepower22.4 kW17.9 kW
Weight930.0 kg848.0 kg
Lift Capacity370.0 kg356.0 kg
Transmission TypeSliding gearHydrostatic
Length282.0 cm280.0 cm
Pump Flow20.4 LPM—
Years Made2000-20071986-1998
Engine ModelYanmar 3TNV82AYanmar 3TN75RJ
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders33
Displacement1330 cc994 cc
Bore8.20 cm7.49 cm
Stroke8.41 cm7.49 cm
Rear PTO TypeTransmission or liveIndependent
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM540 RPM
Middle PTO Speed2100 RPM2100 RPM
Compression Ratio18.0:117.8:1
Battery12 V Group 45 500 CCA12 V, CCA 475A
StarterelectricElectric
Height208.0 cm192.0 cm
Wheelbase155.0 cm162.0 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity24.0 l25.0 l
Oil Capacity4.1 l3.6 l
Coolant Capacity4.8 l3.8 l
Transmission Oil Capacity15.0 l17.0 l
Hydraulic Capacity15.0 l17.0 l
Front Hubs Capacity2.1 l—
Engine Oil TypeAPI: CCSAE 10W-30, API: CE or CD
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseInfinite forward and reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Max. Travel Speed5.5 km/h8.8 km/h
BrakesIndependent dry shoeDifferential hydraulic wet disc
Drawbar CategoryII
Cabin TypeOpen operator station with ROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPS. Canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom
Steering TypeManual and hydrostatic powerPower
Front TiresAg: 6.00-12 ; 5.00-15 ; 7.00-14 Lawn/turf: 25×8.50-14Industrial: 25×8.50-14Ag: 4.00×15 , 6-12
Rear TiresAg: 12.4-16 ; 11.2-24Lawn/turf: 13.6-16Industrial: 15.0-19.6Ag: 9.5×16
Hydraulic TypeOpen centerOpen center
Steering Flow15.9 LPM—
Working Pressure141.3 bar141.3 bar
Middle PTO Type—Independent
Transmission Model—Sunstrand Series 17
Differential Lock—Standard
Hitch Type—Position control
Total Flow—21.2 LPM
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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