855 or 4200

[kiphorn]

I'm looking at purchasing a used 855 or 4200. Is there anything that sets one apart from the other? Are there any known problems with a model year of either tractor that I should avoid?

I'll be mowing 2-3 acres, plowing an 800' driveway and doing some FEL work.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

The 4200 is about 1000 pounds heavier than the 855. If like me you don't want too much weight for mowing over a septic field on clay soils, you'd want the 855. Also, the 855 operates in smaller spaces. While they are similar in HP, the 4200 is more machine. More loader and 3 pt capability etc. I have not heard much bad to watch for on the x55 series. They were pretty well liked. (I have a 755). There have been a lot of gripes about the 4000 series, particularly a front axle problem. Search for that and you will read how to check it out. I think most of the gripes have a cure.