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Alan,
Someone once told me "To ask Permission is to Seek Denial". The Head on collision would have been more than enough reason to have made a purchase of some sort whether it be new or used in order to fix the driveway. After all how many of them can you afford.Anyway there are a lot of great deals out there on 2nd hand equipment, you just need to do a little research. Good Luck.

Wife vs Tractor
New Holland Tractors
Replies 31 Post by gwalljr

One thing for sure,Like Roger said for that kinda money there are alot of nice tractors out there. Heck you can get a new one with no implements for 10 to 12 thousand if that is the price range your dealing in. For myself I couldn't justify spending that kinda money for a piece of equipment that would sit 8 or 9 months out of the year waiting for the rains to come and wash out the road or the weeds & brush to grow to a point thats it needs attention. As I said earlier I payed $4000.00 out the door for mine,which I would be willing to bet looked just like the one your looking at in the rental yards for 10 or $12000. The deals are there, you just have to be patient & seek them out. Good Luck!

Rental Yard 855
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 10 Post by gwalljr

Mark, I just bought a 86 855 with the same whine. Prior to purchasing it i called the local John Deere Dealership & talked with the Mechanic, he assured me that the "whine" was typical of the hydrostatic trans., some more so than others. After I bought the tractor I had to replaced the PTO seal. I put in new hydraulic fluid, a product that meets or exceed JD specs. the stuff I took out was red like tranny fluid. the stuff I put in was kinda yellow-clear,natural color. there is still a little whine, but it don't seem to be as loud as it was.The oil I put back in is made by "Coastal" purchased from Autozone. You get used to the "whine" kinda like the kids loud music. As far as the noise from the relief valve it sounds like a screech. This is normal but should not be present unless the hydraulics are overburdened. This you should try to refrain from causing to occur especailly for an extended period of time. One thing I can say is that the hydrostatic trans is great regardless of the "whine".

JD 855 hydro pump quot whining quot
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by gwalljr