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Joe

09-02-2004 16:45:45




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Looking for help making up my mind !
Can you guys give me some pro's and con's about buying a 706 for $2500. it's in decent running shape 2ph, nfe,gas....any coments will help To be used on 20 acre hay field
Thanks Joe




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the tractor vet

09-04-2004 08:37:00




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 Re: 706 Farmall in reply to Joe, 09-02-2004 16:45:45  
I have had many 706 gassers some with the 263 and some with the 291 i like the 291 best and if tuned wright they are not that hard on gas . It also helps to run the 93 octain gas in them . I farmed with a 67 706 for years and pulled a 710 I H 4-16 plow and in our humps and bumps at 10 inches deep 35 gal would last me all day and into the evening but everything working like it should ,When i got it the dist was wore and the advance was not working well the valves were out of adjustment and the timming was off and the carb was almost junk . When discing with a 370 IH 13.5 ft.she would go two days running in high one on one tank and pullen a 4 row planter it would plant for three day on one tank. and a good day of planting for me was around 25 to 28 acres as i was putting on to much fertilizer in the row and would have to fill ever two rounds. I now have a 1486 and a 806 diesel and i still liked the 67 706 the best.

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caseyc

09-03-2004 11:26:53




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 Re: 706 Farmall in reply to Joe, 09-02-2004 16:45:45  
have a "63 with a 263, wide front, int. 2000 loader, three pt quikhitch and a cab. would not trade it for anything! i put up about 3000 small squares of grass this year and did all the cutting, raking and baling with it. i can pull a 4-16 plow, 12" digger and i can move a hell of alot of snow and manure with it. as far as gas consumption is concerned it took some time but when i"m doing everyday work including baling i run the mixture screw 2 turns lean and when i need power i turn it back out. when it"s lean i can run 2-3 days on a tank cutting and baling. when its at spec or rich i can"t make it past noon one 1 day. i have several other tractors but the 706 is my favorite. have fun and enjoy!

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MJF

09-03-2004 07:23:10




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 Re: 706 Farmall in reply to Joe, 09-02-2004 16:45:45  
The shifting mechanism is a real treat! Make sure you drive the machine in all gears, up and down a hill if possible.
We used a 706 gasser with the 263 engine to bale this year. Worked fine, and it wasn't that hard on gas. Didn't use much more gas the the 450's we used to bale with, probably because it didn't have to run as hard to do the same job. Not as efficient as a diesel, but it only cost half the price of a diesel too. Steers and stops very, very well, and it easy to handle for a bigger tractor. You can't really go wrong for $2500.

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Tim Malin

09-02-2004 20:31:13




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 Re: 706 Farmall in reply to Joe, 09-02-2004 16:45:45  
If in running and moving condition, I don't think you will lose money in the short term for going ahead and buying it. Our 706 is easily the best shifting tractor I have ever driven, but they do have a bad reputation. If you get it, have fun and good luck, and let us know how it treats you.



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Marv

09-02-2004 19:13:55




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 Re: 706 Farmall in reply to Joe, 09-02-2004 16:45:45  
The gear shift on the 706 was a real challenge to use. Test drive it before you buy it.



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Dave560

09-02-2004 17:38:25




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 Re: 706 Farmall in reply to Joe, 09-02-2004 16:45:45  
706 Gas will soak up gas like a dry sponge. 5+ gallons per hour under load. I had a gas one I traded for diesel. Much more efficient.



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dhermesc

09-03-2004 05:59:04




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 Re: 706 Farmall in reply to Dave560, 09-02-2004 17:38:25  
With only 20 acres of hay to put up, fuel consumption does not appear to be a big issue.



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Allan in NE

09-02-2004 18:09:26




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 Re: 706 Farmall in reply to Dave560, 09-02-2004 17:38:25  
Hi Dave,

I agree with ya 2000 per cent. And, without a load behind it, it will more than likely, still drink at a rate of about 4.75 to 5 gallons an hour.

However, at a buying price of $2500, he could lay this old gal under a loader for a 'kick-around' tractor, or heck, maybe even clean it up pretty & put it on ebay.

The darned thing will probably fetch $5K from the horsey folks just because it is a gasser!

Unless it is a hydro....then, it'll probably bring $7500.

I just don't think he can pass this one up, even if it is a guzzlin' gasser.

Have a good one,

Allan

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wolfy

09-02-2004 16:56:04




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 Re: 706 Farmall in reply to Joe, 09-02-2004 16:45:45  
A very heavy tractor, but handles like a dream. If in good shape, sounds like a deal.



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