JD 855 usedpricing thoughts?

ajspence · Mar 26, 2006

Hi,

I have been looking for a JD X55 or 40xx/41xx CUT for sevceral months. Have located a 855 set up just the way I want:
60 in MMM, 70A FEL, turf tires, 390 hours 2nd owner. Seller claims it is in excellent condition, no leaks or problems, garage kept, used mainly for mowing. I plan to see it Saturday and am wondering if his asking price of $12,500 is in line. I checked machinerylink and it seems in the ball park if the machine is truly excellent.

I would appreciate any thoughts on price, or prices on 41xx machines in comparison to the 855s Thak you kindly.
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-AJ

RoyJackson · Mar 26, 2006

Those 855's are outstanding tractors. If it meets your needs, I'd buy it in a heartbeat!

As far as the price ($12500)...a friend of mine traded his 855 (9-10 years old with about 950 hours on it...good shape, but a few dents and faded paint) for a 4310. The dealer gave him $12500 and then asked $13500 on the lot. I don't know what it ultimately sold for (my estimate, knowing the dealer would be $12500-$13000).
So, I'd say the price you quoted is right in the ball park for a nice 855.

rockyridgefarm · Mar 27, 2006

Check www.machinefinder.com - you'll see what the dealers are asking for similar machines. Rather than search by model number, I would go by Hp. You will also see other models and may be surprised that, for example, a 4000TEN series is hardly any more. Now if an 855 is all you want, then by all means search by the model.

ajspence · Mar 27, 2006

Thanks for the feedback. I have considered the 4x1x series also, just haven't located one set up right yet... Believe it or not, I like the ingress/egress of the 55 series better (I am a rather "portly" gentleman, to put it mildly), and they seem easier to get on/off than the 4x1x series.

I have cvhekced macinerylink and machine finder, and the pricing seems ok for a truly nice tractor. I'd feel a little better if it were at/under 12k, so we'll see what it looks and sounds like and go from there.

Thanks again.

-AJ

rockyridgefarm · Mar 27, 2006

Maybe the newer series is better then. More seat time! Why get off? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

That's great! Maybe when the whole deal gets together the 855 will be priced 'right'.

JDFANATIC · Mar 27, 2006

The 55 series does have a few features that are nicer than the newer ones; the engagement knob for the 4WD for one. To me, it was the most convenient of all. Just remember, you are talking about older machines.