953 nut 68,602 #26 Posted 23 hours ago 16 hours ago, pfrederi said: I get older the fact that it weighs 192 lbs more than an 856 is becoming more and more an issue when it comes to working on them. I bought a lift table from Harbor Freight years ago, one of the best tools ever made for us old codgers. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,927 #27 Posted 1 hour ago (edited) On 9/14/2026 at 11:08 AM, Ed Kennell said: 953 9=9hp 5=gear drive transmission 3=1963 1054 10=10hp 5=gear drive 4=1964 856 8-8hp 5=gear drive 6=1966 The 953 and 1054 have 15" rear wheels and a hydraulic lift. The 856 has 12" rear wheels and a manual lift. Ed I have a 856 the best tractor I own!. The engine is mint. Starts right up perrrsss like a kitten. Edited 1 hour ago by Retired Wrencher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
