The John Deere 855 tractor has 24 hp engine horsepower and 19 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower24 hp
PTO horsepower19 hp
Drawbar horsepower45 hp
Rated RPM3,200 rpm
Torque54 lb-ft
Operating weight1,790 lb
John Deere 855 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
24 hp
PTO horsepower
19 hp
Drawbar horsepower
45 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,200 rpm
Engine torque
54 lb-ft
Engine displacement
1 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Yanmar 3TN75RJ
Operating weight
1,790 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
24 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
19 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
45 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
1,790 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 855 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere 855 is small: 24 hp engine horsepower versus 19 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 855’s practical rating is 19 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 855 separates pulling work from PTO work with 45 hp drawbar horsepower and 19 hp PTO horsepower.
Power-to-weight note
At 1,790 lb and 24 hp, the John Deere 855 works out to about 74.6 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 855’s engine setup is engine model Yanmar 3TN75RJ, 1 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 3,200 rpm, matching its low-horsepower compact horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 855’s 54 lb-ft torque rating works with its 3,200 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
