Replacing our old tractors

[American Bulldog]

I used to be true green, but I have had a bit of a falling out with Deere. They have sold me some equipment that could not handle the task at hand. I don't mind paying more, but it really irks me when the macchine won't do the job.

Just because something is green, doesn't mean that it can handle it. This was a mistake that I made.

 

[jenkinsph]

art,


All the 806 tractors I have seen were diesels.

 

[jenkinsph]

I used to be true green, but I have had a bit of a falling out with Deere. They have sold me some equipment that could not handle the task at hand. I don't mind paying more, but it really irks me when the macchine won't do the job.

Just because something is green, doesn't mean that it can handle it. This was a mistake that I made.

I would think you can insert whatever color you see fit..:laughing:


It would be great to know for a fact what the future holds. Which manufacturer is going to be on top two decades from now? Who will have parts available for our twenty year old tractors? All I can do is hope I made the right choice but there is no guarantee in my mind.

Selecting the right equipment for the job is made easier with more experience. There are some really good brands out there to choose from today but you still have to pick the right fit for your own needs. Good luck with finding the answer.

 

[Grandad4]

art,


All the 806 tractors I have seen were diesels.

IH offered gas, diesel and LP versions of the 806.

 

[nwngunner]

My 806 is a fantastic tractor. Super strong engine for being gas. I have the torque amp on it. It runs and goes great. My issue that i cant seem to resolve is it wont turn when its cold outside. I have drained and changed all the fluids ect ect. No one can tell me what is wrong.

As for my oilver it has been a good tractor, i just burnt the clutch up in it this spring. I am going to rebuild the clutch in it. My bosses wanted me to look for new equipment and well it just doesnt look like its feasiable at this time. The oilver has good power, but i am going to do an overhaul on it when i pull the engine. Going to put all new seals in it ect ect. It has some oil leaks and i figured when i have it apart do it right.

Both have fels, i think i am just going to look for an older backhoe and not worry about it. I have made it this long with out a 4wd tractor i can go with out one. I got my truck to pull me out if nothing else. Btw i am looking for a new fel for my 806, we bought it from a guy and i think he rolled the tractor or a tree came down on it. The loader is torqued out of square and the bucket wont sit flat on the ground. One end digs in. Need to replace the seals in the 806 loader as well. 50 some year old equipment stuff needs some tlc.

 

[jenkinsph]

nwngunner,

I would run a voltage check directly from the starter terminal to ground and compare that to the battery voltage (both measurements while cranking). Use a good meter that will read three digits (example 12.7) if there is much of a difference then one of the cables is bad or you have a loose or poor connection. You should be able to test this now to see if this is your problem.

 

[jenkinsph]

IH offered gas, diesel and LP versions of the 806.

Correct and they had a big honking lp tank too.:laughing:

 

[Grandad4]

nwgunner,

If it doesn't crank when cold, but runs OK once you get it started, well that sure sounds like an electrical problem, doesn't it? Could be anything from a weak battery to a weak starter, or any of the wiring/terminals in between. Any journeyman mechanic should be able to track down which specific part(s) are causing the problem. 806 is a classic workhorse of a tractor. If yours is otherwise in decent shape, it would be a darn shame to see it get put out to pasture over what should be a pretty straightforward repair. Best of luck with getting it fixed.

 

[nwngunner]

Nah guys i dont mean it wont crank. You can sit there and turn the steering wheel and the front tires wont move. My 806 looks like **** but it will work is *** off. It will go out and pull a big baler all day and never miss a lick. My oliver will start to get hot and vaper lock after about 4 hours of constant load in 90+ temps.

I am hoping to fix the oliver here shortly and use it in the winter as i have better tires and chains for it. Planning on getting the rears filled with fluid this winter or making some weights. Then once this winter rolls around, now that my shop is heated the 806 is going in the body is comming off and getting sand blasted. New bolts and some paint. Going to look to see what is screwed up with my loader as well. Mabey take it apart and repair the rams in it. Also this winter have to build my self a new bucket. Needs to fit both the 806 and the oliver.

As for the no steering issue with the 806, i have replaced all the filters, and all the fluids. The fluids arnt that old, just replaced them when we rebuilt the pto. I like the 806 as it has wide truck tires on the front. Dont tear the fields up no where near as bad as those ridge tires on my oliver.

Like i said oilver just needs a little tlc, new engine seals and a clutch. Figure out why my 3point wont lift. I have been told up under the seat i hvae a snap ring broke. I hope that is all it is. I will find out onces i start tearing in to it.

 

[D7E]

I'd be looking at some punchy 4 cyl's in that class like a ford 7710, JD6400,MF390T etc