Recent content by 855Idiot

I was able to use my JD855 over the weekend, cleaning up the mess some heavy equipment made. While I was out enjoying this excuse to use the tractor, I noticed one of my rear R1's had lost a substantial amount of air. I was worried I some how punctured it. However after filling it back up it...

Will a JD model 47 Snowblower fit a JD 855 tractor? ...without welding... What would I need to install it? The model 47 currently has a JD 318 mount on it? Will the 318 mount work on the JD855? Thanks,

I was brush hogging last weekend and noticed a bit of oil leaking from the king pin area of the front axle. I wiped it clean so I could see exactly where it was leaking from. When I was finished, I checked and found no more leaking. Then checked the 90w dipstick on the axle and found no...

I have a 1995 JD855 with a 70a loader. When I lower the loader I can hear a hiss/noise on one side? The other side is quiet. The noise is similar to water flowing past a valve as you close the valve? Any ideas what might cause this noise? Is it a seal? Is there air in the line? No real leaks...

I was just after sun down when I was happily scalping and rutting my property with the brush hog, when I happened to look down at my exhaust pipe. Every now and then, I noticed several sparks exiting the exhaust?:eek: (JD 855) The whole reason I was cutting the brush was to reduce the...

Last December my steering arm broke. I had it welded at a heavy equipment shop. The first time I used it, ...it broke. The weld didn't hold. It looks like the weld only penetrated 1/8" into the metal. I have contacted John Deere and the part is "out of production". This Tractor is only 13...

I go break out the tractor to do some snow removal. Never mind that 3-4 feet greet me at the garage door, I'm ready for action! http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/4911 http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/4912/sort/1/size/medium/cat/500/page/ Snow is...

Anyone ever tried using a non-factory alternator in their tractor? I'm talking about an off-the-shelf automotive one? I'm looking at an ad for $34.95 alternators at the local auto parts chain store and wondering if that would/could be a substitute for the $200+ JD one? Any thoughts? Glenn

I have seen several local ads for affordable used rear snowblowers for tractors. I don't know what size my tractor will handle? My JD 855 is rated at 24 horse and 19 at the pto according to tractordata.com TractorData.com - John Deere 855 tractor data Is there a rule of thumb for snowblower...

I'm trying to decide if I'm going to need chains for to make snow behave. The total snow depth usually peaks between 3 - 4 ft. However, it may accumulate 1 -2 ft between clearings. I'll also be digging through old/refrozen snowplow banks. The surfaces I'll be clearing will be packed snow...

Continued from a previous thread. I purposefully avoided answering the price question until the ad where I bought it was deleted. I didn't want anyone to feel bad. Here is the story... I paid $200 for my 1995 JD 855 Tractor because it was "barely running" and "not worth fixing". I was told...

What size, type & length top link do I need for a JD 855? I have no manual or top link. I'd like to shop by phone but I don't know exactly what I need to ask for? Though I'd ask before calling... I don't know anything...:rolleyes: Glenn

JD 855 water pump is weeping just a bit from the bottom hole. I have been just watching the antifreeze level and letting it weep. Now winter is approaching, I'd like to replace the pump before it gets cold. I hate wrenching cold engine parts. Question: Are there any good deals to be had out...

My the Tach on my John Deere 855 Tractor is not working. I checked the cable and it's not spinning--probably would explain the Tach issue? What else do I look for? I have not removed the cable to test it, yet. I'm wondering if this is a common thing or is there usually more sinister...

I was playing around on the lawn this weekend. Went down a slight hill half on concrete half on grass. Was in low range just idling down the hill. One of the rear wheels locked and made a mess of my grass and concrete. The wheel just didn't want to move, it was happy dragging along. I stepped...