Looking at a 706 w/cab

I am looking for a bigger tractor with a cab for plowing snow next winter. I have or have had at times an H, M, Super M, and 560 but never anything as new or big as a 706. The one on Ebay is not the prettiest but sounds mechanically decent, I would just like some more info on 706's before I drive up to look at it (only 3 hours from me). This one is a gas (which I prefer as it isn't used often) and has no TA from the factory.

Any information, caveats, etc.. you guys can provide would be great (including what it may be worth $).

Thanks in advance!

• Farmall 706 on Ebay

Thanks,

Matt

I have a 706 gas and like it alot. 75hp is what they run. I would suspect engine might need rebuild. They do burn up valves if you dont use 93 octain gas Minimum.
The price on the ebay 706 is about average for a running 706G. So dont think your getting a steal at that price. Very very cheap hourse power.
I have a 706 section on my web site if you would like to see more about them. My book though the Farmall H is still the best snow tractor.

• My Farmall web site.

Yeah, the gas engine needs frequent rebuilds, about every 2500 hours if you're lucky, so assume this one is about ready.

One thing that'll save you money is the lack of a TA. That's another of those big-ticket items that could come around and bite you if it needed replacing. No TA saves you a $2500-4000 repair bill.

Could be that this tractor simply got beat too death. Could be that everyone thought this tractor had more than it did and pushed it too far.

Engines didn't last that long (gas or diesel) and i just remember a lot of them in for repairs when i was a kid. Did hear a lot about repowering them with the german diesel believed that worked reasonably well.

All the 806's and 560 I remember were in the field doing work.

I could be wrong but those childhood memories are hard to shake.

The gas enine should depress the price as you'll burn a lot of fuel pulling tillage equipment.

I personally would stay away from the 706 but you might have good luck with it for snow plowing.

I will tell you narrower tires work better and the more weight you put on the back the better.

The ad says pre1980.

It should read pre1968.The 06 series is what followed the 60 series.

But they are a good tractor.