The John Deere 855 takes 4.1 quarts / 3.9 litres of engine oil with filter.
John Deere 855 Oil Capacity and Type
Engine Oil Capacity
4.1 qt / 3.9 L with filter
Recommended Oil Name
John Deere Plus-50 II or John Deere Torq-Gard
Recommended Oil Type
Diesel-rated SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 engine oil
Engine
Yanmar 3TN75RJ diesel engine
Engine Power
24 HP gross
PTO Power
19 HP
Cylinders
3-cylinder diesel
Displacement
60.7 cu in / 1.0 L
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Oil Filter
John Deere M801002
Oil Change Interval
Every 200 hours or annually
How Much Oil Does a John Deere 855 Take?
The John Deere 855 takes 4.1 quarts / 3.9 litres of engine oil when changing the engine oil and filter.
Use a quality diesel-rated SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 engine oil. John Deere Plus-50 II and John Deere Torq-Gard are both suitable choices, depending on temperature, availability, and the oil rating.
Fill close to 3.9 litres, run the engine briefly, shut it off, wait a few minutes, then check the dipstick. Top up slowly if needed. Do not overfill it.
Quick Specs Overview
4.1 qtEngine Oil
10W-30 / 15W-40Oil Type
200 hrsOil Interval
24 HPEngine Power
Best Oil to Use
John Deere Plus-50 II diesel engine oil
John Deere Torq-Gard diesel engine oil
SAE 10W-30 for cooler operating conditions
SAE 15W-40 for warmer operating conditions
Diesel-rated engine oil suitable for compact utility tractors
Replace the engine oil filter at every engine oil change
Oil Capacity Comparison
John Deere 855
4.1 qt
John Deere 755
2.9 qt
John Deere 955
4.4 qt
John Deere 1025R
3.2 qt
Oil Change Intervals
Engine Oil
Every 200 hours or annually
Engine Oil Filter
Replace every oil change
Air Filter
Check regularly; replace as needed
Fuel Filter
Replace as part of regular diesel service
Transmission / Hydraulic Oil
Service according to operator manual schedule
Front Axle Oil
Check regularly on MFWD models
Other John Deere 855 Fluid Capacities
Engine Oil
4.1 qt / 3.9 L with filter
Fuel Tank
6.6 gal / 25.0 L
Cooling System
4.8 qt / 4.5 L
Transmission / Hydraulic System
4.5 gal / 17.0 L
Front Axle Gearcase
2.25 qt / 2.1 L
Transmission Type
Sundstrand Series 17 hydrostatic
Recommended Hydraulic Oil
John Deere Hy-Gard or Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard
John Deere 855 Engine Specs
Engine
Yanmar 3TN75RJ diesel
Displacement
60.7 cu in / 1.0 L
Cylinders
3-cylinder
Fuel Type
Diesel
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Rated RPM
3200 rpm
Gross Engine Power
24 HP
PTO Power
19 HP
Starter
Electric, 12 volt
Lubrication
Pressurized lubrication with replaceable oil filter
Common Mistakes
Using the common 3.8 quart figure instead of the operator manual figure of 4.1 quarts with filter
Using gasoline-engine oil instead of diesel-rated engine oil
Forgetting that the 4.1 quart capacity includes the oil filter
Confusing engine oil with Hy-Gard transmission/hydraulic oil
Skipping the oil filter when changing the oil
Using the wrong oil filter instead of M801002 or a correct equivalent
Ignoring the dipstick and relying only on the listed capacity
Summary
The John Deere 855 takes 4.1 quarts / 3.9 litres of engine oil with filter. The best oil choice is a diesel-rated SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 engine oil, such as John Deere Plus-50 II or John Deere Torq-Gard. The 855 uses a Yanmar 3TN75RJ 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with around 24 gross horsepower and 19 PTO horsepower. Change the engine oil and filter every 200 hours or annually, and always confirm the final oil level with the dipstick.
