wheelhorsec85 5 #26 Posted January 20, 2010 that is a 8 hp kohler on there so its gotta be a 855 :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,293 #27 Posted January 20, 2010 Hey Daddysgirl, I told you that you would get more help than you would know what to do with. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddysgirl 0 #28 Posted January 20, 2010 There are several of us in and around Ft Wayne also. If there is anything that we can do, just yell. I have a deck and belt tensioners from a 1056, but there not in perfect shape, they would need some work. Assuming that they would fit. Wow, thank you so much!!! Now I really wish I would have been more on the ball when I was in town. I could have done so much more. If it would fit what kind of work does the deck need? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddysgirl 0 #29 Posted January 20, 2010 that is a 8 hp kohler on there so its gotta be a 855 Awesome!!! Do you think we've nailed it down?!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddysgirl 0 #30 Posted January 20, 2010 Hey Daddysgirl, I told you that you would get more help than you would know what to do with. Bob Bob, I am so overwhelmed by the generosity of people here. Feeling pretty blessed today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #31 Posted January 20, 2010 Nice tractor you have!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #32 Posted January 20, 2010 Awesome!!! Do you think we've nailed it down?!!! Honestly -- not until someone gets the model number off the tag. But....... the parts you seek are the same between the 855 and 856, so technically we're close enough. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daemon2525 5 #33 Posted January 20, 2010 I don't know right off whether the deck will fit or not. I am busy with something else at the moment and will look into it. However, I do know that I have a neighbor about a mile down the road with a 856 with the deck and he is asking 150$ for the whole thing. He thinks that the tranny is bad, so we will assume that it is. (i am not sure that it is). Anyway, check your PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddysgirl 0 #34 Posted January 20, 2010 I don't know right off whether the deck will fit or not. I am busy with something else at the moment and will look into it. However, I do know that I have a neighbor about a mile down the road with a 856 with the deck and he is asking 150$ for the whole thing. He thinks that the tranny is bad, so we will assume that it is. (i am not sure that it is). Anyway, check your PM. Thanks so much! Really intersted in the decks. I want to find him one before spring. Take your time though..pretty sure everything is still frozen in the North. Got your pm...right back at ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #35 Posted January 20, 2010 @Larry If the deck from your 1056 is an RL-366/367 (two blade / cross shaft style) it will physically attach to the 855(?) tractor, but the three-groove deck drive pulley would need changed. If it's the RL-426 (three blade / side discharge style) it will not work on the short frame models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddysgirl 0 #36 Posted January 20, 2010 Awesome!!! Do you think we've nailed it down?!!! Honestly -- not until someone gets the model number off the tag. But....... the parts you seek are the same between the 855 and 856, so technically we're close enough. Nice!! I'm way closer than I was at 9am this morning I'm still waiting on my sis to find out the #....not sure why it is taking so long. But you know sisters. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #37 Posted January 20, 2010 Just so you don't think I'm messin' with you..... This is an 856: Essentially the same tractor (ignore the boat seat ) with the exception of a few very minor things. As you can see, it's very hard to tell the difference from a picture on a computer. If your dad happened to buy his tractor near the end of 1965, it very well could be either model. :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daemon2525 5 #38 Posted January 20, 2010 @Larry If the deck from your 1056 is an RL-366/367 (two blade / cross shaft style) it will physically attach to the 855(?) tractor, but the three-groove deck drive pulley would need changed. If it's the RL-426 (three blade / side discharge style) it will not work on the short frame models. I am pretty sure that is is an RL 366 . I think that the deck would work. However, my 1056 had the PTO on the crank that you engage with the big long handle. Doesn't the 856 have the one with the foot pedal? Sorry, it's too darn cold and late to go out and look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #39 Posted January 20, 2010 However, my 1056 had the PTO on the crank that you engage with the big long handle. Doesn't the 856 have the one with the foot pedal? That's correct. The main difference being the #6908 pulley where the PTO belt and the two small deck drive belts intersect. The RL-366 deck pulley arrangement (it's loose in this picture): The RM-365 deck for the foot pedal PTO tractors: The only exception would be if her dad's tractor had the special PTO kit with the large pulley / clutch like the newer tractors. (I'm not sure on the kit #, but I think it's PT-7) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddysgirl 0 #40 Posted January 20, 2010 Just heard back from my sis....it is a 855 and she even gave me the serial number! Good things come to those who wait! Thank you everyone for your input and expertise!!! What a bunch of really nice people you are! Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy w h 5 #41 Posted January 20, 2010 Glad your sis found out it's a 855 Kim !! Stay in touch,I've still got parts!! Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddysgirl 0 #42 Posted January 20, 2010 Glad your sis found out it's a 855 Kim !! Stay in touch,I've still got parts!! Indy Will do! I am ordering the throttle cable tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #43 Posted January 21, 2010 Good luck with your 855!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,276 #44 Posted January 21, 2010 what a great story...good luck Kim. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
