John Deere 777 VS 840 Z-trak

[BlackRaptor]

The company I work for had their CUT stolen over the past weekend which they used to mow the factory grounds it's about 6 acers of grass with lots of trimming. Nothing is safe these days I tell yah.
Insurance is giving us between 10000 and 12000 for the tractor.
We are looking at a John Deere Z840 new which ends up right in this price range. the 840 is liquid cooled. Want to avoid air cooled.

Anyways the dealer also has a Deere Z 777 which is pretty much the same as the Z 840 it's 1hp more it's an 06 with 64 hours on it same size deck and they want about the same for it as the new 840 give or take about 300 bucks. the dealer says the 777 is a much better machine than the 840.

My question is, is it really that much better? the 840 is brand new with a warranty the 777 is 3 years old with 64 hours of use on it now. seems to me for the tiny cost differance the 840 is the better machine.
If anyone has any input that would be great.

 

[shot_gun]

You should drive both and then you will see the difference. The 700 series was a great machine but it had run it's course.Hence the new 800 series. If the Z840 has a 72" mower I wouldn't get it. You might be disappointed at it's power. The 800 series has an IHT transmission which is larger in displacement alowing for more ground speed but this comes at a price in requiring more hp. If you do get the 800 series get the suspension seat option. I wouln't say it's a must but it sure does help. The 800 series has a beefy front end to run the no flat tires up front but this transfers alot of the bumps to the operator. Good luck