Brant2409 0 #1 Posted May 13, 2013 I am looking for a tractor and tiller. I have been leaning more and more toward Wheel Horse. I found an 854 that looks to be in decent condition. I have not seen it in person or heard it run yet, but I am not sure about the price range for any of the Wheel Horse tractors. The person is asking $600 for the 854 is this a fair price? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #2 Posted May 13, 2013 That looks to be a nice little horse! Looks like it has a nice set of ags on the back which can be worth some money. If it runs good and is in as good shape as it looks in the pics I think it worth about 4-500 bucks. It looks to have nothing incorrect other than the seat which the one on it will work fine unless you want 100% correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clemedc 29 #3 Posted May 13, 2013 Is the fuel line running under the seat?? Or what is that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #4 Posted May 13, 2013 Is the fuel line running under the seat?? Or what is that I noticed that too. Looks like there might be a little plastic tank in the toolbox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtallon 320 #5 Posted May 13, 2013 I bought some stuff from that guy early this year. He has/had alot of WH stuff, but is getting out of the hobby. He had probably a dozen listings on craigslist a month ago, but looks like the 854 is the only thing on there now. I didn't look at that 854 very much when I was there since I already have one, but have since looked at that ad several times the past couple months wondering if I would have been better off going that route than redoing the $200 "barn fresh" 854 I got last fall. Even though mine was complete, I will probably have over $600 in it by the time I am done redoing it (axle seals, hood seam re-welding, engine gaskets, tires, paint & decals) and that doesn't include my time. The attachments I got from that guy had been blasted and had a good paint job on them. If this tractor is the same way, that is a big plus. The tires look good in the picture, so that is worth some money too. The seat is not right for the 854, and it looks like he has a gas tank rigged up under the seat (guessing the original one leaks since most of them do) so that detracts from it somewhat. I'm not a WH veteran by any means, but if it runs good, I think $600 for a redone 854 with a dozer blade and mower deck is a decent price. Since it's been for sale for a while, I'd start at $500 and see if he takes it. If he's got any of his other stuff left, you could always try bundling some other stuff in the deal too. Just my 2 cents, Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #6 Posted May 13, 2013 I don't think he is too far off base in asking 600.00 for it if it don't smoke and if it doesn't pop out of any of the gears. It has a real nice blade with a fresh cutting edge. The blade will set you back at least 1-150 bucks. The rear tires that are on it will set you back at least 95 each. I agree with Dave, see if he bites at 500.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brant2409 0 #7 Posted May 13, 2013 Thanks for all of the response. Still looking around, never no may go back to this 854. I really want to find a nice worker with a tiller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites