I got another tractor. (854)

[TT-(Moderator) 1,169]

Thanks to my son Nick ("wh_702") this was delivered Sunday night:

It didn't take much to get it running & driving Monday afternoon, so we figured it was worth trying to clean it up:

Nick returned today and we "tinkered" & cleaned a bit more. Naturally we had to test-fit my homemade grader blade :

This is what I have been waiting to try for years...... an RM-425 on a round hood:

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[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,601]

TT,

Looks good did you actually get that deck working or is it still in the fitting phase?

[Sparky-(Admin) 24,045]

Cleaned up nicely. In the last couple pics the hood even looks shiny!

Definitly needs a metal pan type seat.

Mike...........

[can whlvr 994]

nice lookin round hood,we dont see very many up here

[TT-(Moderator) 1,169]

TT,

Looks good did you actually get that deck working or is it still in the fitting phase?

They were intended for the 1045/1055/1075, but that deck could also be installed on the 855/875. It just didn't happen very often.

The frame & wheelbase is the same on the 854, so I knew it would work. I just needed to make it happen.

I need to get the correct mid-hitch (unique to the RM-425) and get new jackshaft bearings and it should be ready to hack some grass.

Cleaned up nicely. In the last couple pics the hood even looks shiny!

Definitly needs a metal pan type seat.

Mike...........

A little polishing compound & Meguiars cleaner wax did wonders!

I can't agree with you more on the seat - and the high-rise spring needs to go away too. I think they might be Speedex pieces, but I'm not positive.

nice lookin round hood,we dont see very many up here

Don!

[AMC RULES 37,251]

You got the one I wanted...nice score TT.

[c161rat 185]

Beautiful tractor Terry......Enjoy!!!!

[VinsRJ 723]

Looks like a very nice WH!

[Jake Kuhn 1,581]

Very nice find terry! Jake

[Ken B 3,202]

That looks sweet! Love them 854's.

[JC 1965 1,534]

Wow Terry !! That tractor really looks sound, It looks like someone took pretty good care of it. I know it's in good hands now. :thumbs2:

[Kelly 1,035]

Looks to be very clean orig tractor Nick should be proud to own that one.

[buckrancher 2,695]

looks like a great find Terry

Brian

[Matt71 6]

Nice score!!!

[Wheel Horse Kid 105]

Great looking 854 there!

[Duff 206]

Nice tractor, TT! Congrats!

Like the way the grader blade looks under it, too!

Duff :thumbs: