John Deere 855
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JD 855 - All I need!
Model Year: 1991
I purchased this used in the spring of 2008, from a Parks Canada site. I know the man who was responsible for its maintenance (I'm retired from Parks), so I was confident it would be in good shape. It came with a 60" mower deck, a 50" front-mount snowblower and a 60" rear blade, so it handles my mowing and snow removal needs with ease. We have two acres here in eastern Ontario, and I anticipate working up some garden and food plot space this summer, so I'll be buying a few more attachments. Gotta tell ya, it just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy when I step out the front door and see it sitting in the drive shed - 'specially when there's a foot of snow on the ground...
Pros: Does what I want it to
Cons: None encountered yet
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Model Year: 1991
I purchased this used in the spring of 2008, from a Parks Canada site. I know the man who was responsible for its maintenance (I'm retired from Parks), so I was confident it would be in good shape. It came with a 60" mower deck, a 50" front-mount snowblower and a 60" rear blade, so it handles my mowing and snow removal needs with ease. We have two acres here in eastern Ontario, and I anticipate working up some garden and food plot space this summer, so I'll be buying a few more attachments. Gotta tell ya, it just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy when I step out the front door and see it sitting in the drive shed - 'specially when there's a foot of snow on the ground...
Pros: Does what I want it to
Cons: None encountered yet
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Our First Tractor
Model Year: 0
We purchased this JD 855 used from a private party. It is a work horse and we love it. It came with an FEL, but not with a BH. It has a heavier frame than the 2320 and 2520. It is a bit taller than the 2320 and 2520. However, the 2320 and the 2520 are much easier to climb into. The 855 needs a step. Like the 2320 and 2520, our 855 has the HSD transmission AND it has 4WD. Getting parts for and service on our 855 from our local JD dealer, is not a problem, either. It moves rocks, rocks, rocks and more rocks without a hiccup. Even with the turf tires and hills here, it just keeps going and going. Even *I* can use it (wife) with ease (except for the climb into it because I'm short). We love it!
Pros: Heavy duty enough for us! A work horse.
Cons: It needs a step and a cup holder.
Model Year: 0
We purchased this JD 855 used from a private party. It is a work horse and we love it. It came with an FEL, but not with a BH. It has a heavier frame than the 2320 and 2520. It is a bit taller than the 2320 and 2520. However, the 2320 and the 2520 are much easier to climb into. The 855 needs a step. Like the 2320 and 2520, our 855 has the HSD transmission AND it has 4WD. Getting parts for and service on our 855 from our local JD dealer, is not a problem, either. It moves rocks, rocks, rocks and more rocks without a hiccup. Even with the turf tires and hills here, it just keeps going and going. Even *I* can use it (wife) with ease (except for the climb into it because I'm short). We love it!
Pros: Heavy duty enough for us! A work horse.
Cons: It needs a step and a cup holder.
JD 855 w/Loader
Model Year: 1997
I have owned this compact tractor since 1999. I have had only routine maintenance to maintain the running condition of the loader and tractor. I use the tractor to move snow, dirt, materials and to cut grass first ten acre farmette and later for general use. Excellent piece of equipment.
Pros: Reliability, hydrostatic transmission, loader, finish mower and power steering.
Cons: Could use a little more power on occasion.
Model Year: 1997
I have owned this compact tractor since 1999. I have had only routine maintenance to maintain the running condition of the loader and tractor. I use the tractor to move snow, dirt, materials and to cut grass first ten acre farmette and later for general use. Excellent piece of equipment.
Pros: Reliability, hydrostatic transmission, loader, finish mower and power steering.
Cons: Could use a little more power on occasion.
John Deere 855 MFWD with 70A FEL
Model Year: 1995
Great machine! Very impressed with the toughness! I looked at several compact JDs and they all seemed quality made but settled with the 855 because of the extra HP at the PTO and lifting capacity of the 70A FELvs 60. Also FWD is a must with a loader. It already proven its self very handy in many situations. The extra traction FWD provides with a full bucket just can't be beat. This tractor has become my right arm. I use every day from moving dirt to lifting outboard motors to tilling the ground. Very pleased with this machine!
Pros: Great Hp for the size of the machine. Hydrostatic trans is smooth.
Cons: Dealer prices for regular service parts seem pricey. I'll shop online next time.
Model Year: 1995
Great machine! Very impressed with the toughness! I looked at several compact JDs and they all seemed quality made but settled with the 855 because of the extra HP at the PTO and lifting capacity of the 70A FELvs 60. Also FWD is a must with a loader. It already proven its self very handy in many situations. The extra traction FWD provides with a full bucket just can't be beat. This tractor has become my right arm. I use every day from moving dirt to lifting outboard motors to tilling the ground. Very pleased with this machine!
Pros: Great Hp for the size of the machine. Hydrostatic trans is smooth.
Cons: Dealer prices for regular service parts seem pricey. I'll shop online next time.
Headlight
Model Year: 1997
I needed a rt headlight for my JD 855 and went to the local dealer. The service counter person told me the headlight would be $100.00 for a GE H9406. I told him I wait on it. I then went to a local auto parts store to see if I could find another make of light that would fit. The counter person look up the GE number and told me he could have one for me in two hours at a cost of $28.00. I now have two new GE H9406 at a cost of $59.02. So if you need a new headlight go to the auto parts store in your town. It needs to be local not a national store because I tried that.
Pros: Like the JD 855 a lot.
Cons: Over priced on parts.
Model Year: 1997
I needed a rt headlight for my JD 855 and went to the local dealer. The service counter person told me the headlight would be $100.00 for a GE H9406. I told him I wait on it. I then went to a local auto parts store to see if I could find another make of light that would fit. The counter person look up the GE number and told me he could have one for me in two hours at a cost of $28.00. I now have two new GE H9406 at a cost of $59.02. So if you need a new headlight go to the auto parts store in your town. It needs to be local not a national store because I tried that.
Pros: Like the JD 855 a lot.
Cons: Over priced on parts.
New Winter Tractor
Model Year: 1996
Cab, heat, snow plow! After a long winter (2010-2011), I wanted to be ready this year and after having 60+ton of new drive way I didn't want some one ripping it up plowing snow. Choice between a jeep or truck with a plow when I came upon the Deere 855 was no choice after that. Has worked great not a drop of snow since I parked her on the side of the house. Any interest have a late 50's cub loboy, new clutch, front tires, new paint (1 year) mower deck runs and looks great for sale.
Pros: Cap, heat, snow plow, mower deck for summer snd FEL.
Cons: Fuel gauge not working, looking for used backhoe Deere 7.
Model Year: 1996
Cab, heat, snow plow! After a long winter (2010-2011), I wanted to be ready this year and after having 60+ton of new drive way I didn't want some one ripping it up plowing snow. Choice between a jeep or truck with a plow when I came upon the Deere 855 was no choice after that. Has worked great not a drop of snow since I parked her on the side of the house. Any interest have a late 50's cub loboy, new clutch, front tires, new paint (1 year) mower deck runs and looks great for sale.
Pros: Cap, heat, snow plow, mower deck for summer snd FEL.
Cons: Fuel gauge not working, looking for used backhoe Deere 7.
Great 855 Deere
Model Year: 1995
Just briefly, I bought my 855 brand new from the nearest Deere dealer about 35 mile away. I looked at Ford and Kubota, but I wanted planetary gear and wet brakes and hydro. Did not get FEL or other hydraulics and don't really regret it. I live on 2.5 acres of tough grass and sand and palm trees. With a riding lawn mower, it took me over 5.5 hours to cut the grass alone [MTD w/42" deck]. I ended up cutting grass in all my spare time. This 855 saved my life. It now takes a little over one hour to do all the cutting with a 4 foot rotary mower. And the 855 is never going to wear out in my life time. I'm on my second cutter now. The 855 has turf tires turned out wide, seven suitcase weight on the front. I went through several batteries until i installed an Optima four years ago. No problems since. The only problems I've had were when the wife was driving it. She has broken a sway chain and popped a rear tire off the rim! And destroyed the sunshade, but the smile on her face while SHE is cutting grass is worth it. I can dig four nice little holes trying to push down a tree without any leverage from a FEL--all the way to the frame. The 855 burns a little over one gallon an hour regardless of what I'm doing. I put biocide in the fuel along with a little Marvel MO. and it just keeps working. It will pull the neighbor's boat and a friend's diesel pusher motor home without breathing hard. With the 855, a post hole digger, a chain and a little engineering, the wife and I put up 1500 feet of field wire fence in about 4 weekends and a couple evenings. I think the one liter Yanmar motor is the greatest thing since canned beer and has been the picture of reliability. Sadly, I don't think there is an equivalent tractor in the Deere line anymore--but I'm not looking anymore. This forum is great, thanks for having me!
Pros: Size, capability, reliability.
Cons: Could use more power, more 3 pt. lift capability.
Model Year: 1995
Just briefly, I bought my 855 brand new from the nearest Deere dealer about 35 mile away. I looked at Ford and Kubota, but I wanted planetary gear and wet brakes and hydro. Did not get FEL or other hydraulics and don't really regret it. I live on 2.5 acres of tough grass and sand and palm trees. With a riding lawn mower, it took me over 5.5 hours to cut the grass alone [MTD w/42" deck]. I ended up cutting grass in all my spare time. This 855 saved my life. It now takes a little over one hour to do all the cutting with a 4 foot rotary mower. And the 855 is never going to wear out in my life time. I'm on my second cutter now. The 855 has turf tires turned out wide, seven suitcase weight on the front. I went through several batteries until i installed an Optima four years ago. No problems since. The only problems I've had were when the wife was driving it. She has broken a sway chain and popped a rear tire off the rim! And destroyed the sunshade, but the smile on her face while SHE is cutting grass is worth it. I can dig four nice little holes trying to push down a tree without any leverage from a FEL--all the way to the frame. The 855 burns a little over one gallon an hour regardless of what I'm doing. I put biocide in the fuel along with a little Marvel MO. and it just keeps working. It will pull the neighbor's boat and a friend's diesel pusher motor home without breathing hard. With the 855, a post hole digger, a chain and a little engineering, the wife and I put up 1500 feet of field wire fence in about 4 weekends and a couple evenings. I think the one liter Yanmar motor is the greatest thing since canned beer and has been the picture of reliability. Sadly, I don't think there is an equivalent tractor in the Deere line anymore--but I'm not looking anymore. This forum is great, thanks for having me!
Pros: Size, capability, reliability.
Cons: Could use more power, more 3 pt. lift capability.
Truly Enjoy This 855
Model Year: 1998
Bought this tractor new with FEL shortly after installed a back hoe,shortly after that a 59" front snowblower. This tractor is used year round on our very small farm and on our 14 acre summer retreat. Other than it's on the second battery not one issue ever (knock on wood). All fluids are synthetic, it is always kept washed and waxed. Take care of all equipment the same way. This 855 has done all we ever ask of it and then some.
Pros: This could be a long list tops it being green and yellow.
Cons: None for me.
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Model Year: 1998
Bought this tractor new with FEL shortly after installed a back hoe,shortly after that a 59" front snowblower. This tractor is used year round on our very small farm and on our 14 acre summer retreat. Other than it's on the second battery not one issue ever (knock on wood). All fluids are synthetic, it is always kept washed and waxed. Take care of all equipment the same way. This 855 has done all we ever ask of it and then some.
Pros: This could be a long list tops it being green and yellow.
Cons: None for me.
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