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1983-2021
10,143.62 cu cm Displacement
500 Series Engine model
989.73 Nm Max torque
149.14 kw Net power
22,498 kg Operating weight
137.89 bar Relief valve pressure

A heavyweight crawler loader built for serious pushing and bulk loading, the John Deere 855 delivers 149.14 kW net power from a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine with massive torque and a 22,498 kg operating weight. Designed for quarry work, large site prep, and continuous earthmoving, it focuses on traction and raw muscle over finesse.

Net power 149.14 kW

6-cylinder turbocharged engine

Max torque ~989.7 Nm

Operating weight ~22,498 kg

Hydraulic flow 221.42 lpm

Heavy crawler platform for high drawbar work

Price range AED 49K–260K

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Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 260,000

Starting from

AED 49,000

John deere 855 Technical specifications

Engine

Aspiration

Turbocharged, aftercooled

Displacement

10143.62 cu cm

Max torque

989.73 Nm

Net power

149.14 kw

Number of cylinders

6

Power measured @

1,800 rpm

Torque measured @

1,300 rpm

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

39.74 liter

Fuel cap

334.22 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

151.4 liter

Operating specifications

Raise time

7 s

Lower time

4 s

General

Engine model

500 Series

Operating weight

22,498 kg

Refill capacities

Final drives fluid cap

23.85 liter

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

221.42 lpm

Relief valve pressure

137.89 bar

Dimensions

Width over tracks

3.87 m

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John deere 855 expert review

Reviewed by Mohammed E. on February 4, 2026

Overview

The John Deere 855 delivers 149.14 kW net power with nearly 990 Nm of torque and 22,498 kg operating weight for heavy crawler loader applications.

Pros Massive torque for pushing, strong hydraulic flow, excellent tracked stability.
Cons Large footprint, higher fuel consumption than smaller crawler loaders.

Efficiency

With 221.42 lpm hydraulic flow and heavy undercarriage, the 855 favors sustained production over quick cycles.

In Cabin

Functional cab with solid visibility and straightforward controls, focused on durability.

In Comparison

Far more powerful than the JD 850 and heavier than the 755, the 855 targets serious crawler loader work.

Final Verdict

Rated 3 stars, the John Deere 855 fits quarry and heavy site prep in the AED 49,000–260,000 range.

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John deere 855 owner rating

John deere 855 Crawler loaders [1983-2021]

1983-2021

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

3.7
performance

3.7

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

4.7

features

4.0

5 stars

0 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

33 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Tremendous pushing power makes short work of heavy stockpiles.
Cons
Feels bulky on confined jobsites.
performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

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John deere 855 similar models

Highlight differences
John deere 855
855
John deere 755B
755B
John deere 850D
850D
Engine
Aspiration Turbocharged, aftercooled
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration 4-stroke cycle, naturally aspirated diesel
Displacement 10,143.62 cu cm
Displacement 6,784.26 cu cm
Displacement 2,933.29 cu cm
Max torque 989.73 Nm
Max torque 569.44 Nm
Max torque -
Net power 149.14 kw
Net power 104.4 kw
Net power 37.29 kw
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders -
Power measured @ 1,800 rpm
Power measured @ 2,100 rpm
Power measured @ -
Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm
Torque measured @ -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 40 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Years 1983-2021
Years 1985-2021
Years 1979-2021
Market Average AED 260,000
Market Average AED 1,560,000
Market Average AED 112,000
Price AED 49,000
Price AED 690,000
Price AED 42,000
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 39.74 liter
Cooling fluid cap 26.5 liter
Cooling fluid cap 12.49 liter
Fuel cap 334.22 liter
Fuel cap 276.31 liter
Fuel cap 83.27 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 151.4 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 140.05 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 37.85 liter
Operating specifications
Raise time 7 s
Raise time 6 s
Raise time -
Lower time 4 s
Lower time 3 s
Lower time -
General
Engine model 500 Series
Engine model 6068T
Engine model e 3-179D
Operating weight 22,498 kg
Operating weight 16,397 kg
Operating weight 5,624 kg
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 1.45 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.61 cu m
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward 10.78 kph
Max speed forward -
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Tipping load -
Tipping load 11,494 kg
Tipping load 3,243 kg
Refill capacities
Final drives fluid cap 23.85 liter
Final drives fluid cap 13.25 liter
Final drives fluid cap 37.85 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 18.93 liter
Engine oil cap -
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 221.42 lpm
Pump flow cap 204.39 lpm
Pump flow cap 87.06 lpm
Relief valve pressure 137.89 bar
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
Relief valve pressure 155.13 bar
Pump type -
Pump type Gear
Pump type Gear
Dimensions
Width over tracks 3.87 m
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks -
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 4.66 m
Ground clearance 4.05 m
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 3.17 m
Height - top of cab 2.32 m
Length with bucket -
Length with bucket 5.67 m
Length with bucket 0.15 m
Loader
Breakout force -
Breakout force 12,473.81 kg
Breakout force 5,488.47 kg
Loader dump height -
Loader dump height 2.87 m
Loader dump height 2.77 m
Loader dump reach -
Loader dump reach 1.22 m
Loader dump reach 2.77 m
Undercarriage
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area 51,996.27 cu cm
Ground contact area 27,235.36 cu cm
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure 0.79 bar
Ground pressure 0.5 bar
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 36
Number of shoes per side 36
Number of track rollers per side -
Number of track rollers per side 1
Number of track rollers per side 1
Track gauge -
Track gauge 1.68 m
Track gauge 1.22 m
Track length -
Track length 2.38 m
Track length 1.77 m
Track width -
Track width 43.18 cm
Track width 30.48 cm

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