Ken B 3,134 #1 Posted November 23, 2014 Today I did some Horse tradin with Craig (AMCRules) I have always liked the 877 tractor's and I've had my eye on Craigs since the day I laid eyes on it. She's a keeper and will stay in its original condition. I went for a little ride on it today and when I tried to light my cigar my lighter wouldn't stay lit. I then remembered the factory cigar ligher, and it works! I bet Stevebo don't even have a working cigar lighter... Thanks Craig! 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #2 Posted November 23, 2014 Looking good with the plow on her Ken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #3 Posted November 23, 2014 THAT IS A VERY NICE LOOKING MACHINE CONGRATS AND YES,,,,A KEEPER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #4 Posted November 23, 2014 That's a great looking horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #5 Posted November 23, 2014 Looks stout. Beefy. Clean. Correct. Nice pickup. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,743 #6 Posted November 23, 2014 First thing Craig does is get the lighter workin. The lighter on my 1267 I got from him works also and I'll heat it up and launch bottle rockets with it on the 4th of July! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #7 Posted November 23, 2014 You gotta make 'em work... to even be considered by them stogie lovers. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,264 #8 Posted November 23, 2014 Very nice. Both tractors went to good homes. And.... I have. Few nos lighters fyi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,134 #9 Posted November 23, 2014 Very nice. Both tractors went to good homes. And.... I have. Few nos lighters fyi But are they workin.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyZ 176 #10 Posted November 23, 2014 Nice tractor and great picture but poor picture for a view of the yard. I can't tell what else you got layin around that might interest me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #11 Posted November 23, 2014 Very nice tractor. Thanks for the photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #12 Posted November 23, 2014 Nice tractor and great picture but poor picture for a view of the yard. I can't tell what else you got layin around that might interest me. LOL!...want me to post up mine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,408 #14 Posted November 23, 2014 Whatta little beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,134 #15 Posted November 23, 2014 After Horse tradin with Craig yesterday later on in the day I took a 50 minute ride to Coadster32's house and picked up this 855. I think this one is going to be my wood hauler this winter. It runs absolutely MINT. today I added the rear tires with the weights off a parts tractor from Stevebo. When I got the tires off the parts tractor I couldn't believe how heavy they are. There is calcium in the tires as well, i'd have to say each tire weighs at least 125 pounds! I'm going to add some chains and put a blade on it. I think this tractor is going to be unstoppable in the snow..I'm going to either repaint the hood or find one with decent original paint.. This spring I might do a complete restore on this one.. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #16 Posted November 23, 2014 Looks like them new square hoods... are fixin' to give the ol' round hoods some competition this winter Ken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #17 Posted November 23, 2014 With that kind of weight she should be unstoppable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,264 #18 Posted November 23, 2014 How did you get the weights off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #19 Posted November 23, 2014 Are those PK weights? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,264 #20 Posted November 23, 2014 No they are off a case 200 series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,134 #21 Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) How did you get the weights off? The weights do not come off.. They are very discreetly welded on.. I had to remove the hubs on the 855 and mount them to the rims and then put on as an assembly. It would have been much easier if I put some studs thru the back of the hub. maybe next time.. Before I put chains on this tractor I'm going to first try pushing some snow without them... Edited November 24, 2014 by Ken B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #22 Posted November 23, 2014 So... it sounds like you got a workout in today too Ken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,134 #23 Posted November 24, 2014 So... it sounds like you got a workout in today too Ken. I was gettin a serious work out and I wasn't gettin anywhere until I removed the hubs and bolts the rims to the hubs... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #24 Posted November 24, 2014 Sounds like you had to resort to some drastic measures to make it happen... kudos to you for your determination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,743 #25 Posted November 24, 2014 The Sqonkfest 1267 has all 4 tires filled with RV antifreeze plus 40 lb rear weights. You can feel how much heavier it is just pushing it. I'd leave that 855 as is. I was going to give the Coadster a call If I didn't get Craig's tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites