Looking at a 1066

I was just wondering if there were any weak points that we should check (other than the obvious fluids leaking, cracks in the engine block, etc.) Did the 1066's have any problems spots? I don't think the tractor will be able to be fired up for us if it has been setting a while, but you never know.

Thanks for all of your input,

Josh in WNY

I wasn't aware that the 1066 was going to be overwidth to haul, but I'll have to look into it. We do know a couple of guys who run trucks back and forth between FL and NY, so finding a hauler wouldn't be too hard, but the permits might be a sticking point. I'm assuming it is the rear axles that put it overwidth? The tires themselves should be able to be moved in correct?

On the other hand, we bought a 4020 down there several years ago that had been used in a citrus grove and the people had cut the bar axles off shorter to not interfere with the trees. Have to see what it is when I get there.

As far as using a 1066 on our hay farm, the main reason we're looking at that big a tractor is for refitting the fields (plowing, discing, etc.). We would also probably use it as a loader tractor to handle a bale grab (we run a New Holland stacker wagon). Plus with the HP requirements of todays discbines going up, our ford 5000 and IH 784 just aren't enough. This 1066 might be a nice upgrade from the JD 4020, but we'll see what we find.

Thanks agian,

Josh in WNY

As I recall, the 66 series were the first IHC with wet sleeves, and had an electrolysis problem that caused the sleeves to leak coolant.

The ABSOLUTE first thing I'd check out is the logistics of getting it from Florida to New York. That alone might cost more than you could buy a healthy 1066 for where you need it.

Also quite expensive horse power for a haying operation My 560 or 656 would round bale just as much hay per hour as the 1066 and they did it on about 1/3 the fuel. I've always found haying operations to be more about man power than horse power, and speciffically how smart that man power worked.

I'd tread carefully. Also of the opinion that the worst possible way to treat a tractor is to just let it sit.

Then, ya gotta ask yourself, "Why was it was parked in the first place." :>(

Allan