raven2955 23 #1 Posted February 7, 2018 Which would you choose if you could only buy one? Both need work but thats not what I'm considering 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12 hp Kohler 1,014 #2 Posted February 7, 2018 They are both very good tractors and both have good strong kohler engines. It’s a hard choice to make. I would go with 702 though just because I like round hoods. That’s my Also 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,230 #3 Posted February 7, 2018 Holy Cow...your asking to make a choice between the world's best Round Hood and the world's 1st short frame square hood?? Here is how I handled this situation. I have a 702 AND 2 short frame square hoods...an 857 and an 876. The only answer to this question...you have to go get both of them. Then you will have your favorite 7 hp Kohler and your favorite 8 hp Kohler at the same time. 6 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #4 Posted February 7, 2018 Amen to that ^^^^. I couldn't possibly put it better. I let one 854 and an 876 go, a mistake I will not make again either. Sarge 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,919 #6 Posted February 7, 2018 If you're going to actually use it for doing work, 855. Trailer queen. 702 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #7 Posted February 7, 2018 I would go with the 702. I have had several of them and still currently have a stock and modified 702. The 702 has always done every chore I needed it to and a little more. Also they just look AWESOME! Everyone loves the look of a old round hood, weather it be fresh paint or a nice patina. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #8 Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, stevasaurus said: Holy Cow...you have to go get both of them. Ditto what the dinosaur said. Then, if you're lucky... maybe they'll make little babies. Edited February 7, 2018 by AMC RULES 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #9 Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, wallfish said: If you're going to actually use it for doing work, 855. Trailer queen. 702 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,230 #10 Posted February 7, 2018 Don't be fooled about the 702...the only thing different from the 855...the 855 has better steering and 1 more horse. Other then that...the 702 will get you a ton more thumbs up while mowing or moving snow...or just going around the block. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #11 Posted February 7, 2018 18 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: .the 855 has better steering Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,682 #12 Posted February 7, 2018 5 hours ago, stevasaurus said: The only answer to this question...you have to go get both of them I hate to make decisions. If you don't get both you will regret it later! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,919 #13 Posted February 7, 2018 39 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: the 855 has better steering Exactly why IMO the 855 is a better worker. A 702 needs about a 1/2 acre of space to make a 180* turn without backing up. You'll almost be going around the block every time you need to turn around. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites