RedSquare65 7 #1 Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) 1965 855. What's the old girl worth? Running and operates well. Edited July 7, 2022 by RedSquare65 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #2 Posted July 7, 2022 Welcome! Nice looking survivor. Missing the S/G belt guard. A lot depends on the mechanical condition - people are always looking for something used, not used up. I believe that Rotary Mower is an earlier model, the correct one would have the one piece deck shell with rounded corners where the "suitcase handles" are on this one. A good candidate for someone to restore - price depends on location and what someone is willing to spend. I would say in the $350 to $450 ballpark - not a $1000 machine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedSquare65 7 #3 Posted July 7, 2022 1 minute ago, ri702bill said: Welcome! Nice looking survivor. Missing the S/G belt guard. A lot depends on the mechanical condition - people are always looking for something used, not used up. I believe that Rotary Mower is an earlier model, the correct one would have the one piece deck shell with rounded corners where the "suitcase handles" are on this one. A good candidate for someone to restore - price depends on location and what someone is willing to spend. I would say in the $350 to $450 ballpark - not a $1000 machine. Thank you I appreciate it! I'm going to do some tinkering on it. Get it all cleaned up and probably just have fun with it. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #4 Posted July 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, RedSquare65 said: Get it all cleaned up and probably just have fun with it. Excellent idea!! Nice looking tractor! Feel free to hit us up with any questions, There is a ton of knowledge on this forum. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,852 #5 Posted July 7, 2022 It’s worth way more in your barn, working, than it is in your pocket 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,223 #6 Posted July 7, 2022 40 minutes ago, ri702bill said: I believe that Rotary Mower is an earlier model, the correct one would have the one piece deck shell with rounded corners where the "suitcase handles" are on this one. That is the correct mower deck for a 1964 or 1965 model. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,223 #7 Posted July 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, RedSquare65 said: just have fun with it With this or any other hobby, if you aren't having fun it is time to move on to something else. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,104 #10 Posted July 7, 2022 Those are great for buzzin around the yard. Trim around trees nice with the short turning radius. @WHX?? will be over that seat! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #11 Posted July 7, 2022 51 minutes ago, squonk said: @WHX?? will be over that seat! Got that right that one is cherry! Bonus if it's got ants in it.....kidding RS65.... I paid 450 for mine But it is very complete and I know the guy I bought it from so very well taken care of. Missing belt guard lowers the value but not a deal breaker. I would say 350 - 400 would be fair unless closer inspection reveals some issues. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #12 Posted July 7, 2022 2 hours ago, ri702bill said: Welcome! Nice looking survivor. Missing the S/G belt guard. A lot depends on the mechanical condition - people are always looking for something used, not used up. I believe that Rotary Mower is an earlier model, the correct one would have the one piece deck shell with rounded corners where the "suitcase handles" are on this one. A good candidate for someone to restore - price depends on location and what someone is willing to spend. I would say in the $350 to $450 ballpark - not a $1000 machine. Many original 855’s came fitted with these older style mower decks…just another example of wheel horse carrying over parts from the previous year and using up leftover stock..😎 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,056 #13 Posted July 7, 2022 I hear they only made those 855s for one year though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,104 #14 Posted July 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, adsm08 said: I hear they only made those 855s for one year though. yeah. Next year it was an 856! 2 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #15 Posted July 7, 2022 And believe it or not the next year it was called an 857. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #16 Posted July 7, 2022 Wow ... I got a tractor problem....... I got a 8 in all three of those years! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #17 Posted July 7, 2022 @WHX??. Let me blow your mind with a 68 commando 8 There's even an eight in that one and it's still the same tractor. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #18 Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: I got a tractor problem Not a tractor problem, just a storage problem. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
