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I agree with many of the posts regarding the claim that John Deere and other manufacturers aren't as concerned about quality as they used to be. But I think that is true with every piece of the U.S. economy. Of course there are exceptions but it seems that the attitude of the average worker has changed. I know I probably sound like some old guy (I am old -48) who talks of the good old days but I've seen a change where I work. The attitude of many of the workers is that their spiritual and emotional needs come first. They need constant and daily affirmation telling them was a good job they do in order for them to function. In the end the quality is reduced. The employer deserves some critisism as well as most do a lousy job of rewarding the top performers. I trust this is the same with JD and all of its' component manufacturers. I don't believe there is the pride in a good job done as there was 20-30 years ago. Again, many employers have not figured out a good way to get the pride back. Finally, we as consumers of compact utility tractors and other outdoor power equipment are partially to blame. We're always looking for the lost price and the chance to save $10 on a tractor. I do it all the time. But when the price is always the determining factor then the manufacturers will always be responding and that usually means a reduction in quality.

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I believe the 856 was initially designed for golf course work. I remember seeing one advertised with reel mowers mounted to the tractor. I believe the tractor was two wheel drive only but I could be mistaken. Otherwise, the tractor should be the same as an 855.

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