Clutchin98 3 #1 Posted May 29, 2014 Hey new to this forum. Was wondering if anyone could give me any info on an 887 I am thinking of purchasing from a buddy. He doesn't know much about it and that is more than I know. Just wondering basics like what engine it has, when it was made, and if one running "but needs a little work" would be worth 400$? Any other info would be cool as well. Would appreciate any input. Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #2 Posted May 29, 2014 1st of all, . I do not see a 887 model Wheel Horse listed on my sheet....Could it be 877? A 877 would be a 1967 8 horsepower Kohler engine and an automatic transmission. Personally I do not think it would be worth $400, but condition of the tractor and additional attachments would make a big difference. Pictures of the tractor would help us determine value. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clutchin98 3 #3 Posted May 29, 2014 I only have a really bad pic of it now that isn't worth uploading. Will do that as soon as he sends me better ones (should be later today) and I figure out how to load one in here. Comes with a front blade and the mower deck. Thanks for replying! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,377 #4 Posted May 29, 2014 Hey new to this forum. Was wondering if anyone could give me any info on an 887 I am thinking of purchasing from a buddy. He doesn't know much about it and that is more than I know. Just wondering basics like what engine it has, when it was made, and if one running "but needs a little work" would be worth 400$? Any other info would be cool as well. Would appreciate any input. Thanks in advance I would assume that 887 is a typo. 8X7 could be an 857, or an 877. The first being a 3 speed, and the latter an automatic. In either case, they are both 8 horse power, and if the last number is a 7, are model year 1967. Unless they are in very good condition, $400.00 is high. Without additional accessories, I wouldn't pay more than $200.00. I recently purchased an 857 with mower deck and snow plow for $125.00. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric857 54 #5 Posted May 29, 2014 I have an 857 I paid 400 for it with weights chains a bucket of brand new WH belts and a deck for $400 running and driving. I think thats a good price for it. It runs an 8hp kohler engine. It is a k series engine, a k181 to be exact. I love my machine, there is no stopping it and it is the right size, not the too big, not too small. Its the perfect size. And the snow plow and the deck make it worth that much more, buy that machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #6 Posted May 29, 2014 Don't forget the 867... the only short frame six-speed. (from the factory, anyway). 857 (three speed) 867 (six speed) 877 (hydro) ... the three Kohler 8HP tractors in 1967. The 857s are fairly common, the 867s and 877s are a little more hard to come by. I can't think of the last time I've even seen a picture of an 877! In my opinion that doesn't effect their value much though... you're still talking about an 8HP tractor that's coming up on 50 years old. I think generally for the six speeds and hydros people tended to step up to the 10 HP models. As it still is a lot of times today, it was all about the price point. People shopped at the top of their price range and then the dealer sold them one model higher! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #7 Posted May 29, 2014 Oh... and around me, I'd think around $200 would be a low, but fair price if it "needs a little work." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clutchin98 3 #8 Posted May 31, 2014 Got some pictures loaded. What do you guys think? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,571 #9 Posted May 31, 2014 Well there you are, an 877! First one I have seen. Now the question is what your friend intends to use the tractor for. The 8hp fanboys will always say "my 8 will push this and pull that all day long" but with a hydro drive, the infrequently seen option becomes an extra mouth for the engine to feed and starves pushing, pulling and cutting power. Damn convenient though. All else being equal, decent tires and a solid engine and starter generator, that may be a $300 tractor. Certainly something you don't see every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,377 #10 Posted May 31, 2014 Aha, one of my two guesses. Being an automatic I stand by my $200.00 maximum. Never know what you are going to get with an 47 year old hydrostatic. If the transmission has a problem, you will be looking for a good use one, as parts are very limited. Sent from my Moto G using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #11 Posted May 31, 2014 Looks to be pretty clean, if it runs good and the trans is strong, $400 is top money but with a blade and deck, and it checks out not a bad deal, look at it this way, a good running 8hp will run $200 the starter belt guard is another $75 most are missing, the blade is $150 with axle bracket and that is only a few items. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #12 Posted May 31, 2014 Ultimately will come down to what it's worth to you and the seller. For the right price, looks like a really cool project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,967 #13 Posted May 31, 2014 I agree with Kelly. Lot's of times people will see a tractor and think, well is only worth xxx . Put once you start breaking things down if there's attachments ect. it becomes a very good deal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #14 Posted May 31, 2014 Sometimes it's better to spend a few more $$ to get a complete nicer machine, than to buy one that needs this or that, buying this or that can add up, I know I sell lots of this and thats, the 877 in the pic if it runs as good as it looks, would part out with attachments in the $700-800 range, I personally try not to part out nice machines, I sell them complete even though I can make more $$ parted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites