mikeeyre74 289 #1 Posted December 4, 2017 That’s it, really. Can an 856 swing a 42” deck? My pal has a 856 and I have a source for a 42" deck that'll fit it... Just don't know if it'll do it. Any idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,682 #2 Posted December 4, 2017 According to the manual they are foe 10 and 12 HP tractors. I would say no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,827 #3 Posted December 4, 2017 I think that is pushing it for an 8hp motor. If you don't have thick grass and cut often you might get away with it, but if the rain gets ya and you can't mow for a few days it might be a bad deal! Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,137 #4 Posted December 5, 2017 On 12/3/2017 at 9:25 PM, RandyLittrell said: I think that is pushing it for an 8hp motor. If you don't have thick grass and cut often you might get away with it, but if the rain gets ya and you can't mow for a few days it might be a bad deal! Randy It may very well fit - physically. ... But thicker or wet grass would be a bit of a challenge. .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites