Tgtack 779 #1 Posted May 23, 2017 When I bought my first 857 two weeks ago, the owner had two of them. The one I took was the better tractor, but the deck bearings were shot. The second one was not quite as nice cosmetically, and totally wrong seat, but had a fantastic deck under it. To make a long story short, he offered me the second one for half of what I paid for the first one! (This would be the third tractor I bought from him) So I picked it up for $200! Only problem was, I did not have room on my trailer, and he lives a 7 hour round trip away. Well, just so happens, he is on the bridge crew rebuilding an overpass 1 mile from where I live. So last night he brought it with him and I picked it up today. Swapped out mower decks, and now my 857 mower is a joy to run and cuts awesome! Haven't decided what I am going to do with 857#2, it's motor may wind up in my 854 when it gets a total restore this fall. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,314 #2 Posted May 23, 2017 Looks great! And for that price who can argue? I love that style WH. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #3 Posted May 23, 2017 Looks good in the pics. I'm glad it worked out for you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgtack 779 #4 Posted May 23, 2017 It's a little rough around the edges, but runs good. Would be a good candidate for a restore in the future if I don't wind up borrowing stuff off of it for the 854. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
