Buying a 706

The key to efficiency on diesel engines is keep the rpm down. Most of them develop their maximum torque at 1500 rpm or less. Just yesterday two of us were running dump trucks both IH DT466. He never passed me all day, we both hauled same number of loads. Engines are governed 2700 rpm. I drive rarely exceeding 2000 rpm, he on other hand has pedal on floor all the time. At the end of the day we fueled up. My truck took 150litres he was over 200litres. He can't understand how I do that, I haven't bothered to tell him either. He likes the roar of that diesel on the mat.

The 706 would have been a far better and far more efficient tractor had IH used the same engine as 806 and given it standard pto 540 rpm at 1800 and tuned it to suit. Just one of the many stupid mistakes at IH.

It's a tough decision with 2 for the 706 and one against. Some have had good lock with the 706 but they seem to sit in victory lane (our place for old equipment) a lot more than other tractors. They also sell for less than an equivlant tractor - their is a reason.

I'm not going to change the mind of the 2 individuals that love their tractors and feel bad about saying something less then positive.

But if your purchasing this model be careful. A lot of 282 have had trouble starting and starting fluid used quite a bit. Starting fluid is real tough on an engine

I'd ask a lot of questions about the service of the tractor and when the engine was last overhauled. Many people have installed the German Diesel engine to fix the engine problems.

It generally was a troubled tractor - that's why they bring less $$$ in a sale.

Good luck