Posted by BOBM25 on August 26, 2008 at 09:49:54 from (74.218.59.34):
In Reply to: what would you buy? posted by iowafarmer on August 25, 2008 at 10:13:53:
I don't know about the 706 being useless junk. But I'd go with the diesel. We had an 826 german diesel and still have a 756 gas. I wish we would have kept the 826 and ditched the gas. If the gasser hasn't had engine work done yet, its more than likey gonna need it soon. I'm not a believer in the fuel specs posted below. Our 756 guzzles the fuel. I don't know exactly how much it uses, but it does only what it has too around the farm. It cannot economically run a hay rake or baler. Too big of a gas engine for small jobs, too small for others. A diesel engine runs better and longer under loads at higher rpms. Thats the nature of the beast. A diesels fuel consumption does not vary as much on workload like a gas engine does. Fuel efficency wasn't the priority in the 60's like it is today.
IH made an indestructable 6 cyl engine. Just look at how massive they are. With proper maintaince they can run up to and over 5000 hrs without overhaul. Thats a lot for a gas engine.
The 56 series shifter is nicer, however it does wear and become a problem too. The factory 3pt is a plus as well. I think if the initial money is an issue, the 706 will work good for you. If its nots, you'll be happier with the diesel in the long run.
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