Farmall 756

International 756 is the next tractor on the place. Scratches a few itches. Gas tractor, higher hp (read discbine potential), somewhat an antique - gives us a 3rd tractor when making hay, allowing some flexibility with which tractor keeps an attachment. Cold weather starting, not an issue, no diesel wet stacking when putting around in the winter and hauling firewood.

On the list: Tune up, fresh fluids, filters and gas. 99% I'll swap in a wide front for stability, though I like the manuverability of the narrow front and tires.

Tractor starts very well (especially when the fuel is turned on.... ), seems to run OK, no piston slap or knocks. Has a tad bit of smoke out the breather at idle, seems to clear up at higher rpms. Haven't put it under load. Seller said it used some oil, but not like an old car where you added oil every time you drove it. Transmission shifts good, no clanging in reverse. Does not have TA - factory delete based on serial number. Brakes good. PTO works (both 540 and 1000) as does the 3pt hitch (does not have a fast hitch). First impression is - it seems somewhat field ready - we'll see.

I know the diesel is most desired, no more hours that we would put on this tractor, I think a gas will deliver the mail. However, if the internals of this tractor as as good as the sheet metal, I wouldn't rule out a Cummins 5.9 or International D360 transplant one of these days.

I'll have a bazillion questions on this tractor and will post over at the IH section going forward. Will also be posting on RPM too as I'd like as much info on this tractor as possible.

Bill

not a bad looking machine, I think you'd be happy with it.

Nice looking solid tractor you have, should serve you very well. I get the buying gas part, I did the same thing for quick starting in the winter to save time and headaches.

I have one like it only wide front---really like the ole girl.

Looks like an honest ole tractor. I think you will like this addition way better than any of those AC WD45 you were considering adding at one time. Not even in the same league....

Nice tractor Bill looks like TA delete.Your gonna wish you had it especially for haying.Should run a 8 or 9 foot discbine ok but it'll struggle in heavy hay.I run a 9 1/2 foot discbine with 686 or 666 both have the D312.Their rated at 65 pto horsepower.Think their closer to 70-75 hp tho.They get worked hard in heavy hay.I'm thinking about turbocharging the 686 or getting a bigger tractor like a 886 or a 986.I think your 756 is about 70 pto horsepower.Your going to need weight up front and lot's of gasoline pulling a discbine.Pictured is the 686 on the discbine and the 656 on the baler.Second picture is the 666 on the discbine and then the 656 on the hesston1010.

Paul

good looking tractor. With some common sense it will be fine with the narrow front. And the nonsense of widening out the rear tires will not make that much difference. We have never had a problem with our tractors with narrow fronts on. An H and MD.

I'd leave it exactly like it is now should be a good tractor for you,the ones I've driven the NF Farmalls drive better anyway.If you want a diesel you'd be way better off just buying one.

looks great willbe a gooodhay maker for sure wouldnt mind having a trycycle my self good find.