Re: Farmall 826 GAS HYDRO

Posted by Hugh MacKay on February 22, 2006 at 02:55:05 from (216.208.58.98):

In Reply to: Re: Farmall 826 GAS HYDRO posted by Ross on February 21, 2006 at 19:31:48:

Ross: I hear what you are saying. I guess my biggest gripe has always been, guys craping all over the IH dealer, saying the 06, 26, 56, 66 and 86 series tractors had a poor transmission for pulling wagons to and from fields and loader work. Even back when my 1066 was new I could clearly see farmer-public demand was going to destroy the most economical power train we had ever seen for field work. Farmalls even going back as far as the H and M always had enough torque, you didn't need to be shifting much on field work. Once we got into TA that was all it took to make these tractors even more efficient in the field.

That group of demanding individuals succeeded, sure these modern day transmissions are nice, but look at the nightmare they must be to repair and maintain. I had a Deere power shift, always I dreaded the day that power shift had to go for it's rebuild. Luckily that task got left to a new owner at 13,000 hours.

When I was actively farming, in my area we had dealers with a piece of the pie for IH, Deere, Allis, MF, Ford and White. I used to make a practice of going around to all these dealers, for two reasons, one to see if anyone had a better idea and number two to see what was apart in their back shop. I could never believe the numbers of under 5 year old tractors with transmission rear end problems. Up to 1985, I had never seen an 06,26,56,66 or 86 series tractor apart from the engine on back. Today they're all doing it and to relatively new tractors. Very common to hear of a farmer being without his main power source tractor during seed time or harvest.

Now, I have to say that in all my years, I was never without one of my regular tractors during the busy season. Many times I had guys with other brands show up on my doorstep wanting to rent or borrow a tractor because their other make was down and they knew I had my crop done. I once loaned my 1066 about 7,000 hours on clock at the time, to a farmer who just had his new 4630 pack up. He used my 1066 for 3 days on his forage harvester, and when he returned the tractor, I asked him how it worked for him. His responce, " It makes that damn Deere look sick." Now I believe that 4630 was rated with a few more ponies than a 1066. I know my 1066 got one h@## of a workout those three days, he was behind when he started, and was all done when his Deere came home.

Lets face it that what it's all about, having your work all done when your DEAR gets home.

Replies:

• Re: Farmall 826 GAS HYDRO billonthefarm 06:03:10 02/22/06 (2)
  • Re: Farmall 826 GAS HYDRO Hugh MacKay 08:31:14 02/22/06 (0)
  • Re: Farmall 826 GAS HYDRO Baelee05 08:11:29 02/22/06 (0)

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