ricksrj58 273 #1 Posted July 9, 2012 a guy stopped at my house and said he has a 1962 552 and a 800 special for sale and wanted to give me a shot at them before he puts them on the web.i do not know anything about either tractor but they do run and are in fair condition. question is which one should i buy and why because i probably will not be able to both Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #2 Posted July 9, 2012 I'd no doubt go with the round hood 552. Question is, what will you be using it for? The 552 is more collectible and cooler looking for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #3 Posted July 9, 2012 Go for the 552 like ken said , you don't see many of that model around ! :twocents-02cents: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foozerush 40 #4 Posted July 9, 2012 Get them both, get a package deal, sell the least desirable one, then the one you keep might cost less than just buying one...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,980 #5 Posted July 9, 2012 If you can only go for one, go for the 552. The 800 Special is okay, but it's got a Briggs engine and a Peerless tranny, and it's just not as collectible as the 552. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,757 #6 Posted July 9, 2012 I agree with the rest of these guys.....552. Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #7 Posted July 9, 2012 552 is my pick. Getting these in Ephrata? :eusa-whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #8 Posted July 10, 2012 thanks guys, i will mainly be getting the 552 for show and maybe some easy working.a package deal would be nice it will just depend on the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #9 Posted July 10, 2012 Yeah agreed,I would go with the 552. Rounds are cool. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octfst 378 #10 Posted July 10, 2012 round hoods rock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #11 Posted July 10, 2012 the 552 for me without question go get it and post some pics when you do pick it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #12 Posted July 10, 2012 I think you should buy the pair and sell me the 552 The 552 would be the better choice depending on condition make sure it's not too cut up...if it has the correct Lauson HT55C engine that would be a big bonus. Post some pictures :thanks: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
