Ken B 3,189 #1 Posted June 24, 2012 I was able to score a few tractors that have been on my want list for a while now. One being an 854 and one being an earler RJ. I was told the Ride-Away is a 57 but another well known Guru believes it is a late 56. i bought this one from fellow CT collector and friend VinsRJ. Thanks much Vin, she runs and rides excellent! The 854 came from Buckrancher. He went completely thru this 854 by rebuilding the engine and the rear diff. It looks and runs excellent! I have been looking for an 854 for a long time and this is by far the nicest one I have come across that was for sale. Thanks Brian! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #2 Posted June 24, 2012 real nice pair of tractors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #3 Posted June 24, 2012 well in my opinion with the cast steering wheel and open belt guard its 56 but has the 57 hood decal makes me think its a late 56 also,,,does it have a channel frame or press brake formed frame? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #4 Posted June 24, 2012 That 854 is in great shape Ken! Nicest score of the show I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #5 Posted June 25, 2012 Both look like nice scores, are you going to redo the RJ or leave it be?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #6 Posted June 25, 2012 Those are both some absolutely beautiful tractors! I sure wish I could add one of those rj35's to my stable. Think I am going to sell the d so i can buy one of those. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,210 #7 Posted June 25, 2012 I saw 'em at the show...two beautiful tractors Ken. Nice to unpack at home, I bet...did you introduce them to the rest of your herd yet? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #8 Posted June 25, 2012 Ken, I'm glad you are happy with the tractor. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #9 Posted June 25, 2012 Both look like nice scores, are you going to redo the RJ or leave it be?? I'm going to leave it just the way it is. If I can score another one I'd like to restore one of them though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,695 #10 Posted June 25, 2012 hey Ken looks like she gone to a good home I see you got the friday night cruze dust washed off Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRE1992 135 #11 Posted June 25, 2012 Brian do you have a 854 for me also ? -Charles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 192 #12 Posted June 25, 2012 Brian do you have a 854 for me also ? -Charles Youd just trade it for something ugly orange or yellow or something :ychain: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #13 Posted June 25, 2012 Very nice looking pair of 's ! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #14 Posted June 25, 2012 Great looking tractors!! Awesome score for certain. :handgestures-thumbupright: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #15 Posted June 26, 2012 I dunno . . . I think you got ripped . . . he stripped off all the stainless stuff before he sold them Nice tractors!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #16 Posted June 26, 2012 I dunno . . . I think you got ripped . . . he stripped off all the stainless stuff before he sold them Nice tractors!! :ROTF: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,083 #17 Posted June 26, 2012 Nice tractors Ken! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #18 Posted June 26, 2012 I dunno . . . I think you got ripped . . . he stripped off all the stainless stuff before he sold them Nice tractors!! :ROTF: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,695 #19 Posted June 26, 2012 I dunno . . . I think you got ripped . . . he stripped off all the stainless stuff before he sold them Nice tractors!! :laughing-rolling: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twostep 0 #20 Posted June 27, 2012 The RJ is beautiful. I want one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNYFIX 13 #21 Posted June 27, 2012 Did it come with the deck ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #22 Posted June 27, 2012 Yes I did get the mower deck with the 854. The mower deck will more than likely not be used as I use a 520 to cut grass. I think the 854 i gonna be show duty only and the occasional towing of a cart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
