John Deere
856
Farm tractor · 1986–1998 · 24 hp
John Deere856
The John Deere 856 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1986 to 1998. It features a Yanmar engine, and two-post steering. The transmission is a shaft-driven hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse (2-range).
Engine
| Engine | Yanmar |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 60.7 ci (994 cc) |
| Power Gross | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Fuel System | indirect injection |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 3.3 qts (3.1 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
| Rated | 3,200 RPM |
| Idle | 1450-3425 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Oil Capacity | 18 qts (17 L) |
| Available Options | hydrostatic |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,050 psi (141.3 bar) |
| System Capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 1,686 lbs (764 kg) |
Dimensions
| Length | 110.3 in (280 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 52.3 in (132 cm) |
| Height Rops | 75.6 in (192 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 86.7 in (220 cm) |
| Front Tread | 36.9 in (93 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 34 in (86 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 1,800 lbs (816 kg) |
|---|
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 23x8.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 33x12.50-15 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 4.33 gal (16.4 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | two-post |
|---|
Compatible Implements
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride BB3584 | Box Blades | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3596 | Box Blades | 96" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3578 | Box Blades | 78" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB1272 | Box Blades | 72" | — |
| Land Pride BB1260 | Box Blades | 60" | — |
| Land Pride BB1248 | Box Blades | 48" | — |
| Land Pride BB1566 | Box Blades | 66" | — |
| Land Pride BB1572 | Box Blades | 72" | — |
| Land Pride BB1560 | Box Blades | 60" | — |
| Land Pride BB1266 | Box Blades | 66" | — |
| Land Pride BB1254 | Box Blades | 54" | — |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.