Re: 686 Question

Posted by Hugh MacKay on September 24, 2005 at 19:23:51 from (64.228.11.62):

In Reply to: 686 Question posted by Carp on September 24, 2005 at 14:12:15:

Carp: My experience has been whether it be 310 versus 312 or 358 versus 360 the two American engines have by far the most torque and they start better especially in colder weather. I think the German engines may and note I say (may) have more hours of service between rebuilds. I've heard some excellent reports on longeviety on these German engines, however I'm convinced the American engines can match it with proper service.

I owned a 656D being a 282 engine. I have operated a 666 with 312 engine and two separate 686 with 310 engines. This was back when these tractors were relatively new. The 666 would start better and had much better power than any of the others.

I farmed in an area that in the 1950s IH probably enjoyed 80% of the market. That became eroded over items like fast hitch, 560 rear ends, 66 series cavitation in 400 engines. The straw that broke the camels back, so to speak was early 886 had 360 American engines. The dealer enjoyed great sales with the 886, however 85% of them came with 358 German engines. Today there is no CaseIH dealer in that area. Interesting too those IH tractors are gone as well. Need I say more.

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