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Ben, how do you like the little Farmall?

Yeah we've got a couple other 86's on the farm. So we know them inside and out pretty well. Cheap horsepower...grin

Sam,

We just got in at the end of August. I've only really used it to Ted some hay and run a small brush hog. It's got a little engine and a turbo, it bombs over hills at full speed.

We were looking for a little tractor for a bit and my brother made the deal at the county Fair. End of the season special $18,000.

Okay gotcha Ben, curious to hear how it works out for you.



My dad calls our two old Versatile tractors cheap horsepower.

Practically free compared to the price of the new stuff!


That 1086 looks like it is in really nice shape.

There's a bunch of those 1086's around here so it wasn't too hard to find one in good shape. It seems to be mechanically sound and runs great. But it's it's 35 years old so who knows. New paint and AC are a plus though. Was a couple grand less than the 70 so you can't complain.


That loader tractor looks like itd be pretty handy.

Sam, what is the feed wagon tractor? 26, 56?

I see your are no stranger to tire chains.

I'm always looking on tractorhouse and all the good deals are a 1000 miles to the east!

It's actually kinda hard to find 100-150hp tractors around here. Lots of newer ones but decent used ones are rare.

We told the dealer what we were looking for and waited 1-2 years before he took that 7510 in on trade.


We have a 1066 that is a little rough around the edges and plan on trading it in.

Thought about a Farmall 95A but don't know anything about them.

Richard, that is a 656 Hydro.

From the late 60's?!


Straight 6 gas engine, and chains...


Damn good old tractor.

It's a 2-3 hour trip downstate to the Lancaster area. There's a bunch of large dealers down there who have a bit of everythinhereg. Plus most farms are pretty small around here so the 100-150hp tractors have been popular forever.
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I know the A series tractors are the lightest weight and C's are heavier. So I guess it depends on what you'd be doing with them.

I also see Sam, you are no stranger to external tank engine heaters.
We use those, but, I like the in block heaters better, less wattage, faster warm ups. The old 706 Diesel will not take a freeze plug heater.

Great info and good point Ben.



Richard, mixed results here.

I know our 4250 used to start better with the tank versus block heater and when it's really cold we plug 'em both in.

And then blow a breaker....grin


The 656 even has a fancy transmission heater but of course we never use it. Some mornings it really whines but just it let it sit and warm-up for 10-20 minutes and she's good to go.



Biggest difference maker in IMHO is placing a cardboard 'wind shield'(overnight) on the windy side of the engine.



A big heated shop would be nice....

Sam, my father used to say, a tractor in a unheated building was 10d ahead of outside.
Course, those are not free either.
Do you get ice, on cab glass, and don't be "peephole drivin", now!

Richard, winter can be hard on machinery!

Hell just the sun alone ages.


My dad has been talking about building a shop for years but we just can't come up with a good spot close to the house, damn highway and a minor flood plain have us pinched for room. Gotta save space to stack hay!



Had a frosty streak in December but thankfully not much lately. I hate scraping hard frost off windows.


You guys get in on that nasty ice episode?

Yep, Sam, I was wearing my "ice fishing" cleats for over a week.
Methinks old man winter is just taking a break, he'll be back, and, with a vengeance, any time now.
Ever look into a hoop building? Not all that cheap, but versatile?

Ice is a nasty sonuvabitch.

Critters with hooves hate it!



Quonset style?

The hoop barns are the best thing since sliced bread. They are truly amazing, especially on a sunny winter day.

Don't buy one without 4 wheel drive