(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

8600

S

scott2013

Member
Going to look at an 8600 tomorrow. All I know is it supposedly runs and the tranny works ok. The tires are good but don't match. It has a set of weights. I've read the old posts about these tractors and nothing in them point to big issues. Any opinions on what to look for other than the regular stuff? They're asking $6000 for it.

Thanks,
Scott
35081.jpg
35082.jpg
 
Prices tend to be regional, but that would be premium money for an 8600 around here. One sold a week or so ago on a consignment sale for $3300. There's another this Saturday on a
farm sale near Marshfield (central WI).
Check to make sure it shifts OK - the linkage on those can get out of adjustment or worn and sloppy. Make sure it steers OK when it's warmed up. Some steering parts are no longer
available, and updating is expensive. Make sure the rear hubs aren't loose and wallowed out around the axle.
 
Thanks for the info. I had read about those issues in older posts but the pricing is surprising. There aren't a lot of big Fords around here so I have no reference for prices. It's in line with IH's of similar age and HP and neither have any dealer support close by. I'm also looking at an IH 786 in similar condition.

Thanks,

Scott
 
Pretty close to my old 8000, I bought it
for 3800 over a dozen years ago as it
was cheaper than anything else with live
pto to run a baler. Yes overkill for a
small square baler but it served me
well. Got out of doing hay and plowed
snow with it for a few years then
finally decided to remove the cab to
mount on e Ford 850 as our plow tractor.
Sold the tractor for 2300, I was happy,
needed a lot of little work by then due
to sitting, seat, block heater, steering
pump. Was always a reliable tractor and
I liked it just didn't need it anymore.
Was a slug and made a mess in wet fields
with loaded tires, I pumped out the
couple thousand lbs of calcium after the
first couple years and it was great,
roaded well, pulled wagon and baler on
any hill no problem
 
I might add to all of this good advice that before you buy it, be sure to check the oil in the injection pump. This was overlooked a lot on
these older Fords and always results in expensive repairs. The injection pump has its own sump, and not everyone knew/knows this. Pump oil
has to be changed separately from the engine oil. If you see more diesel in the pump than oil, it'll likely mean a rebuild sometime in the
future - over $1000. Those pumps can get by on diesel for lubrication for a little while, but not long. And, if you rebuild the pump, it's
wise to figure on doing the injectors, too. More expense.
 

While both are good tractors, the 8600 is more tractor than the 786. It would be more comparable to a 986. Add to that, if you're going to work it, the Ford will be more fuel efficient.
 
The wet brakes in the Ford would be enough the swing me. Plus the 700 series IHCs don't start well with out using the glow plugs which leads to short plug life.
 
(quoted from post at 08:18:07 04/15/16) The wet brakes in the Ford would be enough the swing me. Plus the 700 series IHCs don't start well with out using the glow plugs which leads to short plug life.
Click to expand...

Since when does the 786 IH have dry brakes or glow plugs. Don't think there's any credibility to your statement about the IH tractors. Furthermore, there was no such thing as a 700 series IH.
 
Thanks for all of the replies. My day fell apart yesterday and I didn't go look at this tractor. If I can keep all my stuff in one bag today I'm going to look at a Farmall 856. I'll have to go look at this Ford later next week if he still has it. My use for whatever tractor I buy will be to pull a 3 bottom rollover plow. It might get used 25 hours a year so I'm trying to find the best value not necessarily the cheapest price.

Thanks,

Scott
 

Any of the three tractors you've named would be major overkill on a 3 bottom rollover plow up here in my country. I can't imagine you'd have tougher soils than our heavy clay.
 
I have a 784 and it ain't heavy enough to pull it. Besides, small tractors bring a better price than these larger ones around here so may as well go overkill.

Thanks,

Scott
 
They are a good tractor, but that one has a potentially major oil leakage issue
somewhere. I think I would keep looking for that amount of money. Ben
 
I wouldn't not buy a tractor over an oil leak, probably a front seal or valve cover gasket. It's a 45 year old tractor, if your going to pass just cause of a few oil leaks then your going to be looking for a long time in that age range!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

D
300u valve setting
Replies
10
Views
292
rustred
rustred
H
My comments on the new site format
Replies
4
Views
276
WI Dan
WI Dan
C
One-Eighty Value
Replies
2
Views
318
NY 986
N
M
504 Potential
Replies
11
Views
749
militiaman11
M
B
Deere 1530 drill
Replies
3
Views
934
coonie minnie
C
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top