Bought a 854 today

[moe1965 718]

I found this tractor today that was a traid in at a local mower shop I know nothing about this modle other than it caught my eye.  One owner and i have all the original literature that came with it. It has a few implements that come with it. I think the plow blade has been modified and I'm not sure if the seat is original.  It runs and has a few extra parts with it. I got it for 300.00 hope I didn't pay to much for it.  Your thoughts?

[Razorback 1,032]

I think you did alright! It runs, looks like it is in decent shape, and has some nice attachments..... nothing wrong with $300 in my book.

 

Will you be gardening with it?

[WHNJ701 4,164]

Looks perfect to me

[moe1965 718]

No just want to restore it but not sure if I want to repaint or just sand it down and clear coat it for that old nostalgic lock

[953 nut 51,674]

19 minutes ago, moe1965 said:

got it for 300.00 hope I didn't pay to much for it.

You paid full price for the headlights, the rest of it was free!      You absolutely stole the rest of it,   .

[rjg854 10,736]

you did great 

Looks original, other than maybe the dozer blade. Buff it out and either wax it or clear coat, but my vote would be to keep it original. Paint the rims and you'll have a real survivor. It's only going to be original once, and this one is a great candidate for it. Maybe go buy a lottery ticket,  before your luck runs out 

[moe1965 718]

This was in the bag of goodies I got thought I would share it with you all.you will have to expand it to read it unless you have really good eyes.  

[Sparky-(Admin) 19,542]

You stole it for $300!

  Congrats!!

[rjg854 10,736]

Oh I  bet @gwest_ca would like to have you scan that for him so he could add that to to our information area. Maybe 

[moe1965 718]

11 minutes ago, rjg854 said:

Oh I  bet @gwest_ca would like to have you scan that for him so he could add that to to our information area. Maybe 

I have a few other pieces of literature if he wants it to scan. Not sure what a wheel o matic is

Edited December 1, 2018 by moe1965

[AMC RULES 36,945]

I think you know you're guilty.

[The Tuul Crib 7,332]

 No buyers remorse there. I wish there was these kind of deals where Im at they are far and few between! Great find ! I'll give u 301!!! 

[Razorback 1,032]

I have these at home from some old Nat Geo’s if anyone wants them:

 

[Chris G 3,274]

Id say you did great! Very nice tractor and I vote for keeping it original.

[WHNJ701 4,164]

I see alot of over spray I wouldn't feel bad repainting this one

[AMC RULES 36,945]

 All of which, is very easily removed.

[oliver2-44 8,852]

Were you wearing a mask  when you picked it up.  I could make the long drive  to pick up the evidence before they   come looking for you.  Great find. 

Wax, clearcoat or repaint, make it your own.

 

[wfrpalm 217]

12 hours ago, moe1965 said:

I have a few other pieces of literature if he wants it to scan. Not sure what a wheel o matic is

A Wheel A Matic is hydrostatic instead of gears.

Edited December 2, 2018 by wfrpalm

[Pullstart 59,708]

Well done, what a deal!  I saw the first pic saying yeah, that’s awesome for $300!  Then I scrolled down for more attachments!  Well done for sure!  

[stevasaurus 22,229]

Excellent deal and a very nice horse.  BTW, the seat is original.   So are the tires.