Steve A W 30 #1 Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) New poster here. This weekend I became a Wheel Horse owner ! I was working in my Dad's garage and his neighbor came over and said he had a tractor I might be interested in. So I went with him back to his house, and he pulled a tarp off of a nice looking 856. He said there was a snowblower with it also. When I asked how much he said "I want you to have it, $200". He doesn't have any family left and I guess he's mad at the other neighbors that would be interested in it. I'll be back with questions, especially when it comes time to put the snowblower on. It runs real good, my daughters must of put twenty miles on it in the backyard already. I'll try a picture. Steve A W Edited April 6, 2016 by Steve A W 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #2 Posted April 6, 2016 awesome! And welcome to the forum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #3 Posted April 6, 2016 That's a great looking horse. 856 is a great first wheel horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #4 Posted April 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, slammer302 said: That's a great looking horse. 856 is a great first wheel horse Or 2nd, or 3rd, etc! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,265 #5 Posted April 6, 2016 Welcome, enjoy your (daughters') new toy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,298 #6 Posted April 6, 2016 From another Hoosier Steve in Gas City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,069 #7 Posted April 6, 2016 54 minutes ago, Steve A W said: It runs real good, my daughters must of put twenty miles on it in the backyard already That is just great. Kids love s! She's a good looking old gal. Have fun with it. You can get any info you need right here on RS. Great bunch of folks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,409 #8 Posted April 6, 2016 Looks to be in really nice shape. Keep in mind there's a fair amount of you Hoosiers here... don't spout off too much about the neighbor! You just never know who's poking about in here. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,744 #9 Posted April 6, 2016 Very nice little pony. Appears to to well cared for. I bought an 856 from a scrapper back in 2010. It had a stripped spark plug hole and the woodruff key was missing from the transmission input shaft. It came with a 42" snow plow. After fixing those two minor problems, it ran like a race horse and became my favorite toy...then I sold it. I regret to this day that I did that. Glad to have you aboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #10 Posted April 6, 2016 2 hours ago, Steve A W said: That's well taken care of. The old man must have loved it. Paint is nice and deck is solid, original front tires. Well worth the purchase price and then some. The blower is worth what you paid. Where you located in NW Indiana? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #11 Posted April 6, 2016 Nice tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,143 #12 Posted April 6, 2016 Nothing beats being in the right place... and at the right time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,721 #13 Posted April 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Nothing beats being in the right place... and at the right time. I keep looking but I always seem to miss the bus! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,143 #14 Posted April 6, 2016 That's because... you can't stay awake. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #15 Posted April 6, 2016 That's a fine looking tractor. Well cared for as mentioned before. And as your post count starts to rise I wonder if your tractor count will follow along. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,370 #16 Posted April 6, 2016 That is sweet!! Head to the manuals section here and you'll find the manuals for the tractor, deck and snowblower. That will help you out but don't hesitate to ask questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,320 #18 Posted April 6, 2016 Your 856 has one of the best original seat covers I have ever seen, the man who sold gave it to you took exceptional care of it. Below is a manual you can download. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,013 #19 Posted April 6, 2016 Great looking tractor, looks to be a true survivor. Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Sparky 526 #20 Posted April 6, 2016 Hello and To You are off to a good start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve A W 30 #21 Posted April 7, 2016 Thanks for the warm welcome! Red Ranger I'm in the Town of Porter. Steve A W 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #22 Posted April 7, 2016 Yes that is one sweet original 856!!! I love both my 856 and 857 tractors.. The lil 8hp kohlers are awesome! + you stole it for $200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,546 #23 Posted April 7, 2016 Steve Nice find . It looks good more picks when you can. Better buy a bigger gas can so the kids can ride it more. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #24 Posted April 7, 2016 11 hours ago, Steve A W said: Thanks for the warm welcome! Red Ranger I'm in the Town of Porter. Steve A W Great! There are a few of us from "The Region" here. I work in Valpo and live in Schererville. If you need anything just shout. Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,573 #25 Posted April 7, 2016 20 hours ago, rmaynard said: then I sold it. Watcha matter with you Bob?!?!? 17 hours ago, squonk said: always seem to miss the bus! an understatement!?!? Nice tractor Steve and 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
