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John Deere 855

1986 – 1998Farm tractor

The John Deere 855 is a farm tractor produced from 1986 to 1998. The available specifications cover 1 engine configuration and 1 transmission option; equipment could vary by production year and market.

ManufacturerJohn Deere

CategoryFarm tractor

Engine options1

Transmissions1

Typical uses

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    Small-farm and light utility work

    A practical fit for lighter field jobs, chores around small holdings and general utility duties.

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    PTO and three-point implements

    Compatible with PTO-driven equipment and mounted implements through the rear three-point hitch.

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    Traction-focused field work

    Four-wheel-drive capability supports work where additional traction is valuable.

General specifications

Production

Production years1986–1998
ManufacturerJohn Deere
FactoriesHoricon, Wisconsin, USA
FactoriesAugusta, Georgia, USA
Compact Utility tractor
Original price$16,000 in 1998

≈ $32,800 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.

Power ratings

Engine24 hp (17.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)19 hp (14.2 kW)

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
Differential lockmechanical rear

Capacities

Fuel6.6 gal (25.0 L)
Hydraulic system4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Front axle2.25 qt (2.1 L)

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Capacity4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Total flow5.6 gpm (21.2 L/min)
Pressure2050 psi 141.3 bar
Mid valves2 (optional)
Rear valves2 (optional)
View detailed hydraulics

Electrical

Groundnegative
Charging amps40
Battery volts12
Battery CCA475

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on rear of the John Deere 855, below the PTO shaft.
1986M00855A360001 (2WD)
1987M00855A420001 (2WD)
1988M00855A475001 (2WD)
1989M00855A595001 (2WD)
1990M00855A010001 (2WD)
1991M00855A100001 (2WD)
1992LV0855A100700 (2WD)
1993LV0855A130000 (2WD)
1994LV0855A165001 (2WD)
1995LV0855165211 (2WD)
1986M00855B360001 (2WD SCV)
1987M00855B420001 (2WD SCV)
1988M00855B475001 (2WD SCV)
1989M00855B595001 (2WD SCV)
1990M00855B010001 (2WD SCV)
1991M00855B105001 (2WD SCV)
1992LV0855B105700 (2WD SCV)
1993LV0855B135000 (2WD SCV)
1994LV0855B170001 (2WD SCV)
1995LV0855B170123 (2WD SCV)
1986M00855C360001 (4WD)
1987M00855C420001 (4WD)
1988M00855C475001 (4WD)
1989M00855C595001 (4WD)
1990M00855C010001 (4WD)
1991M00855C120001 (4WD)
1992LV0855C120700 (4WD)
1993LV0855C150000 (4WD)
1994LV0855C175001 (4WD)
1995LV0855C175141 (4WD)
1986M00855D360001 (4WD SCV)
1987M00855D420001 (4WD SCV)
1988M00855D475001 (4WD SCV)
1989M00855D595001 (4WD SCV)
1990M00855D010001 (4WD SCV)
1991M00855D125001 (4WD SCV)
1992LV0855D125700 (4WD SCV)
1993LV0855D160000 (4WD SCV)
1994LV0855D180001 (4WD SCV)
1995LV0855D181952 (4WD SCV)
1996LV0855E190001
1997LV0855E200001
1998LV0855E300001
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