Posted by Jim Allen on March 28, 2009 at 13:47:30 from (209.173.160.22):
In Reply to: Farmall 826 posted by farmall650 on March 28, 2009 at 11:32:18:
I'm no tractor expert, but I've had a crash course in "826-ology." I've had one for five years now, purchased with 8000+ hours, now with 8300. It was pretty neglected but cheap. I bought it to use on my small farm, not as a collector's item. I've had to put some money into it but the 826 has lived up to its rep as a very fuel efficient tractor.
The 826 is essentially an 856 with a smaller engine. It's rated stock at 92 PTO hp but can be easily and safely tuned slightly over 100. For long term durability, that's where I'd suggest keeping it. While it isn't as powerful as an 856, or the "green giant" that dogged IH back in those days, the 4020, it does very well. Interestingly, my neighbor has a 4020 with several thousand less hours than mine, yet my tractor pulls the exact same implements in the same ground (at a similar level of effort) and does it using 1.5-2 gallons an hour less. Does his run poorly and mine run good? Perhaps, but my neighbor finds it mildly irritating (: < ). From the practical standpoint, if the 826 has the power and features you want/need, it will serve you well. If you are looking for collectability, the 856 is more popular, but more common. In terms of parts availability, they are about even. I'm not sure I believe the "common knowledge" that the D358 Neuss engine in the 826 is a money pit. In comparing engine parts prices casually, I don't see a huge difference.
Hot spots are coolant in the oil from cylinder sleeve o-ring seals leaking, a worn-out TA (common to all IHs), worn out shift linkage. The injection pump on the D358 is expensive to fix. At 8300 hours, the engine on mine is running very well, using next to no oil. The shift linkage is very sloppy. The front end is a bit loose. I had to replace the brakes and repair the diff lock. Beyond that, it's mostly standard IH and tractor stuff to look at.
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