What Did I Build? What Tractor Should I Buy?

[@nathanalmond8280]

Nice job on the shed. I had a 826 and sold it and bought a 986 and I miss the 826 it was a good handling tractor and it was pulling 120 on the Dyno and it never gave any trouble. I still have a 1066 mine has the 2 post with the canopy. I'll never get rid of it as it is my go to. Good luck with your decision. They are both good tractors. The 1066 is easier to get injection pumps and injectors for. Both look nice especially the 1066. If it was mine I'd put a muffler back on it for your hearing as I had to on mine.

[@colindols4112]

personally, i would get the one with the cab, you are not getting any younger and having a dry place and a heater in the winter / fall is a good thing. it also looks like a tough as nails tractor!

[@johnnycampbell2719]

The roofing looks great Farmall! That building looks 100 different but in a positive way. A good roof is worth every penny. We just switched to metal roofing on our shop at work from shingles, and that roof is gonna outlast the building

[@FarmallFanatic]

Without a doubt I think forty years was tossed around

[@randyvilleneuve4907]

I would get the 1066. It looks like a nice tractor. A cab with Ac and heat is great. If you ever mowed over a yellow jackets nest you would wish you had a cab, lol. I did with my 886 and those buggers were plastered on the rear window and no way to get in.

[@dandurham4288]

Wow I had 450 desiel very strong sipped fuel

[@FarmallFanatic]

I've plowed over yellow jackets and lucked out lol

[@thearkansashillbilly1776]

You got to go with the 1066. That thing looks sharp!!

[@onehappyfarmer3461]

The barn turned out real nice.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yeah i'm super happy with it

[@FarmallFanatic]

Wait a minute, I recognize that face 😄

[@benbrown565]

826 is a beast but the 1066 will be a better investment and all around work horse. Especially with that cab in the shape it is in. Can’t go wrong tho

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

1066 would be my go too

[@johnziegler3695]

I've owned a 1066 open station. 30 years never done anything to.it It is a horse love that tractor

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Love the new shelter. You can't have too many.

[@FarmallFanatic]

No not at all i'm figuring that out really fast

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

@@FarmallFanatic A buddy of mine once built one that took him 6 months to build and 10 minutes to fill up.

[@JeffPeickert]

That 1066 would be vary hard for me to pass by . Lol

[@theda850two]

Don't be afraid of a hydro Mr. Gino, they do things that a gear tractor doesn't do all that well, and with the limited amount of tillage do,,, well,,, , you have plenty of other equipment for that. That '66 is gorgeous 😍

[@FarmallFanatic]

Well this one happens to be a gear drive

[@LauraBruno33]

Wow I don't remember seeing that barn. Maybe before my time?? Pretty busy there. I love how those chickens are running around😅 🐓🐔

[@FarmallFanatic]

Well there were a couple of times I backed tractors out of it

[@rzachary61]

Top Shelf 1066. I'm afraid I'd go that direction.

[@andyadelmann3158]

Barn looks good , tough decisions on those two tractors. Both are great but it’s all up to you big guy 🇺🇸

[@FarmallFanatic]

Come on man let's get a vote lol

[@andyadelmann3158]

@@FarmallFanatic LoL 😂

[@thomascruff786]

Get the 1066 with A/C you will injoy that.

[@turbo5488]

I would pull the trigger on the international 1066 because I'm a die-hard 1066 fan of muscle tractor's

[@mmielcarek3046]

Uncle had standing seam roof on his barn. Every eight to ten years we had people that would come in a truck and replace any popped nails in the steel and spray paint the roof with silver fiber paint. Guy would scamper around that roof tied to a rope like a squirrel. Back then they used nails with lead to seal the roof. Now they use screws with rubber washers on them. Good value on a shed edition like that.

[@FarmallFanatic]

I didn't think they used any screws on standing scene

[@mmielcarek3046]

Oh My! You are right standing seam they are covered and they crimp the joint tight all the way down. Uncle had the regular corrugated tin roof that had very poor galvanized coating that rusted. The underneath was in great shape.

[@TheDieselDiary]

Thank you! Someone agrees, I also don’t like cabs on muscle tractors! My 1568 has the same cab as the 1066, which is rare out here. But! The 1066s are massive dollars over there now right? Can’t believe what a restored one is worth. But the 826 is a sweet machine! I have one I have to pay for and pick up when I’m ready. Two are better than one, but well sorted examples of any machine are special! Tough call.

[@FarmallFanatic]

66 series bring good money here

[@bernardjones6162]

How is your deployed son? Thank you and your son for serving! I am a retired AF shirt! Deo Gratias

[@FarmallFanatic]

Thank you for your service...he is currently in Texas...seems squared away 🙏

[@markkohout5107]

Go with the 1066 you can't go wrong my brother has two 1066,s and two 1086,s the one my Dad bought new never had to do anything to very dependable good on fuel and the last time I talk to my brother the one my dad bought new has over 19000 hours and is still running like a champ and the other one is a loader tractor for round bails of hay and on loading things off the trucks with the pallet forks i would highly recommend the 1066 cuz I grew up driving them and washing and waxing it twice a week and then when the winter came around we would cover it up so it would not get dirty over winter and the inside of the cab was always spot less windows were alway sometimes we had to fight just to drive it we were very proud of that 1086 and my brother that took over the farm still has it so I go with the 1066 you will be very happy with it and you never go to mess around with the little ones again other than look at them as you drive your nice 1066 you ask your self what was i thinking plus you would look very cool driving it and you would be so happy and proud of your butieful 1066 good luck with your purchase and I hope you go for the 1066 have a blessed day God bless

[@carlmenzel8744]

Get the 1066 its a beautiful tractor and you got get that turbo whistle when pulling in the field

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

That 1066 is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@ray5156]

I’m guessing the Amish did the roof

[@FarmallFanatic]

They almost do everything here

[@johngrimley3523]

The barn looks great.

[@mikekorth1733]

That 1066 looks like a sweet ride!!

[@AaricHale]

The barn is looking awesome ! I got a couple of really old buildings I would like to cover in metal . That 1066 is pretty dang sharp . Good luck finding your tractor !!

[@FarmallFanatic]

I figure cover it with metal and be done with it for my lifetime

[@kenhamilton9541]

Tough call Fanatic…I also prefer the no cab look and feel, but one can’t ignore the beauty and the beast that the 1066 obviously is… no matter which you choose, it will be a good choice. Good luck Fanatic!

[@nitram739]

I hope you get the 1066! It looks identical to my grandpa’s 1975! I remember when it was delivered new! I was in first grade! First tractor on our farm with a factory cab with AC and a turbo!

[@FarmallFanatic]

The air conditioning is a huge bonus

[@nitram739]

I have the 1066 still but it is open station currently but I really want to get the cab back on it someday.

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

Tough choices, lol, looking forward to seeing what you choose, lol.

[@isaacwalker7863]

I know you’re not a big fan of the cabs but I’ll tell yah I think that the IH cabs make those things look pretty tough.

[@davidneil3864]

I have a 786 German diesel (same engine with a different crankshaft as 826). If the 8 were a Gold Demonstrator I would go that direction. Since it is not, I recommend the 1066. That cab is nice . I have run a couple of 10s and I truly believe that model is the most reliable Farmall ever built

[@rickydean6544]

Wow those are both nice. I have an 826 and love it only had it for 5 yrs now. Grease, oil, new batteries only thing I've done to it. After reading the comments I tend to agree that the 1066 may actually be a 966. The 6 bolt front wheels, the step up rear rims too 38's, I can not tell for sure in the video but the 3 point lift arms look lighter as would be on a 966. Both look awesome, just be sure. Thank you for the videos.

[@FarmallFanatic]

You are correct

[@joelharpster169]

826 is the way to go 9:35

[@melsplace4007]

FF, I'm 100% in on that 1066. Never been around a cab one, but a neighbor has an open one and it is my favorite, for sure. I will admit that 826 is a neat machine, though.

[@sterff89]

Saw that 826 for sale in Maryland. Also the second one is a 966 not a 1066. That would annoy me with the wrong decals.

[@tyfrank3427]

I think that's a 966 as well. Only 6 bolt fronts. Not sure if they were even available on the 1066.

[@sterff89]

The guy selling it says it’s a 966. Restoration Tractor Sales is the business that has it.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Four people have noticed so far

[@rogue9ine]

Back when I was a teenager I spent my summers on my friends family farm. They had an 826 gear drive that was one of the work horses of their farm. I mowed a lot of hay with that tractor.

[@FarmallFanatic]

great engines

[@jasonw2893]

I would definitely take the 1066 it’s super nice

[@lithiumike]

With that slope on the ground, looks like you could put a lean to extension next to your new overhang. (If you find the need for more!) Looks nice

[@FarmallFanatic]

You mean an overhang off of an overhang

[@lithiumike]

Overhang, the overhang! 😂 100% @@FarmallFanatic

[@cathymuehring893]

I put mini one wire alterntor on the 606 and it works ,but I had to add an excite wire to make it charge. If I leave the excite wire conected when not running alternator gets warm and probally discharge batt. I havent put the 2001 loader back on yet.

[@FarmallFanatic]

You need an alternator with an internal diode built into it. I had that same problem with my m

[@spike3082]

We have an IH 826 gear drive sitting in our barn that my grandfather bought brand new and it hasn't left the family and never will

[@FarmallFanatic]

Heirloom never should leave the family

[@spike3082]

@FarmallFanatic ain't that the truth and considering I spent many minutes on the fender of the 826 as well as several other IH tractors including a 656 1466 in the cab of a 1066 that my other grandfather owned I truly enjoy your passion for Red Power and on a side note I'm still unhappy with an uncle of mine who traded a perfectly good pair of hot rod tractors for a box cab magnum the tractors that he traded were a open station black stripe 1568 and red cab white stripe 1568 I'm considering tracking those down if I can my cousin has the 1466 our grandfather owned

[@Jtwes]

Both look wonderful to have. I guess go with the one that is the hardest to find. Shed is awesome I would love to do that to my feed barn.

[@FarmallFanatic]

That's what i'm thinking

[@glennschlorf1285]

826 and 1066 either way you cant lose... 450 farmall also sweet.... I was looking at a 3545 Sassy Massey Ferguson.... needed a clutch for 4600 if only had the cash It been mine... nice shed roof make some room there

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

That 826 looks quite decent too...

[@ihred765]

I agree could be 966 looks like 34 in wheel centers with step up rims in addition to the lighter looking front like already said

[@FarmallFanatic]

Turbo with the heavy duty clutch and torque amplifier would make it basically the same thing

[@daveborchers5649]

Have a black stripe 1066 with factory cab. Had a 966 and a 1066 before with Year-A-Round cab. The IH factory cab is so much harder to get in and out and those steps are not easy for a guy that's getting older. Otherwise looks like the 1066 is a good tractor.

[@benbusfield6498]

The 1066 is outstanding looking 😊❤❤❤❤

[@eddysanders3940]

That’s a hard decision. 1066 value is going up all the time. 826 are hard to come by. 450 would be a nice addition also. I’d be up in the air on it too. All comes down to your choice. Either wouldn’t be a bad choice.

[@rickwascher4730]

I'd have to go with the 1066 as well. We had a 966 .As long as it's red you can't go wrong.

[@FarmallFanatic]

I agree

[@America-First2024]

I’m a fan of 1066 tractors. But which tractor would you have to do the least amount of work to for the price?

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Gino :) on three tractors hopefully get think what need in fleet and choice want really bad ! All three look sweet and nice 👌 too!

[@jamesline8964]

Just grab both of them!! You can’t go wrong!

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

Very interesting. Thank you ❤

[@tralfaz77777]

The 1066 has narrow fenders, I'd go with the 826... although the cab would be nice as you get older.

[@epicnessallaround5024]

Now you can get all of your tractors out of the weather lean-to for the smalls and red shade for the big ones

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yeah and more of them in the barn

[@epicnessallaround5024]

@@FarmallFanatic 826 looks nice

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Ha! You fooled me with the building LOL You definitely made the existing barn much more useable. I enjoy farm history- do you have a picture of the old barn? I would buy the tractors you always wanted :)

[@FarmallFanatic]

Well, the original barn was from eighteen fifty one

[@steveolesen8033]

You have stated in a couple previous videos that you can afford to buy tractors...if that is the case I don't see any problem in buying a very nice 1066 AND also buying your dream 826

[@jimspurck8659]

The 1066is the one it's beautyful

[@miniaturefarmer464]

You might get spoiled with the cab on the 1066.

[@coitcuster4705]

Man, that was some horse power!

[@burtzorn4059]

Lean-tos are a great way to go. I built my garage to accept them on each side. Probably won't happen due to my health

[@FarmallFanatic]

That was a smart thing to do

[@joshvanvorce1189]

Ugh the decision is so hard but imma have to lean towards the 1066. A clean 1066 like that pulling 5-16s and a good set of discs the sounds they make the raw horsepower how could pass that up. Then you can budget for a 1026 at a later date

[@tyfrank3427]

That shed will help a lot. The 826 is essentially a 756 with a longer stroke. The gear drive ones are good. I like the 1066, but don't like the straight pipe. Mufflers really help. The 66 series deluxe cabs are good. The older cabs, not so much. I know this goes against the comments of others, but I would go with the 826.

[@FarmallFanatic]

actually a lot of people said get the 826

[@clintonevans6853]

I’d go with the 826, because I too dream of owning one. I’m also biased towards them and the 56’s grew up on them and love them. Currently own a 1456 and two 544’s. The 1066 is nice but they’re a dime a dozen imo.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yeah, I can get at 1066 anytime it's how I see it

[@jameschainey2343]

I have been watching your program since April the fifth of 2020 I have never seen that shed😮,also what's up with the horses I seen for the first time tonight 🤔? I watch your program 99%of the time 😊

[@FarmallFanatic]

Well those are the original farmall tractors 🤣

[@brenterickson1695]

I saw some ponies standing out there....When are the Herefords showing up? ya know their RED and WHITE....lol !066 is a great tractor and that one is sweet....Your money, you do what you feel is right...

[@FarmallFanatic]

I love me some hereford nice marbled meat

[@alexandert6489]

Both are nice but all I'll say is you do you. You do what you feel like doing. It's in no power that should take you what you think which is right for you

[@user-qh1dk3fh5q]

You should go with the 715 CaseIH quadatrac!

[@FarmallFanatic]

DEF? nah

[@larrywatson2109]

The 1066. I'm jealous

[@donvoll2580]

Good day FF Boy 4700 for that building was a good deal!

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yeah I think you're looking at six or seven thousand now

[@bobbruce3925]

1066 is gorgeous

[@charlesworthfarm7586]

I have a 826 and love it. you can work it all day on less than a tank of fuel

[@FarmallFanatic]

That's what I hear

[@williamspates1015]

Nice looking 826 i think i would lean toward that its alot like your 756 from t/a back so your already familiar with that. 1066 is nice to and i am sure alot more expensive unless you plan on buying a whole mew line of equipment to use with the 1066 i would definitely go with 826 for now.

[@FarmallFanatic]

that is a strong consideration would be the implements.. But i'm eventually going to have to upsize anyways

[@williamspates1015]

@@FarmallFanatic I guess for me also is how time are you gonna spend on the tractor too enough that you need the cab with heat and a/c or just put two post and canopy on the 826 to keep the sun off of you. When we bought our 1086 years ago we needed a over 100 hp tractor didn't really need or want a cab just happened to be the tractor we found in our price range and it was nice to be in cab spreading manure in winter time or in rain.

[@farmerpete]

We had an 826 from about 2000 until 2006, sold it when we bought a new CIH JX95. Should have kept the 826 and forgot about the JX95. It was a lemon.

[@FarmallFanatic]

I actually love hearing stories like that

[@thomasforst7327]

You should get it sharp 1066

[@jeremyyff3632]

I would go with the 1066, you would have a nice reliable big horse to work with. The cabs when done up right arent too bad, especially when the seasons start to change. You wont regret it. You might not find a 66 in that good of shape again for the price, and they hold their value well. It is hard to choose between the 826, and 1066, but you could get an 826 or 856 later on.

[@FarmallFanatic]

I have only ever seen 1 826 4 sale in the last ten years

[@jeremyyff3632]

Come to the upper Midwest, I've seen 826 on marketplace now and again.

[@ronzezulka6646]

The 1066 is a looker and sounds mechanically sound.

[@tractorsfamilyandwildlife1342]

Just buy both lol I’m a 1066 guy but that 826 is a sweet tractor all the ones I ever seen in my area had narrow fronts a local farmer years ago had a pair of them made your mouth water lol

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yeah they look awesome

[@j.sfarms]

1066 would be a real horse. All the power you could ever want and enough weight to actually put it to the ground.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

That overhang should give you some more storage space for your red toys...

[@FarmallFanatic]

Definitely

[@Nick-tz2vl]

1066 all day every day. I'm a deere guy but they had it right with the 66 series

[@FarmallFanatic]

Definitely

[@tyfrank3427]

The 6 bolt fronts on the 1066 makes me wonder if it's actually a 1066.

[@HeavenlyValleyFarm123]

I’d go with the 826. It’s small enough for light work and heavy enough for tillage and heavier pto work. And if it’s something you’ve always wanted then that’s the obvious choice. Don’t get me wrong that 1066 is a beast but I’d take the 826. That cab even being in great shape is still a pain to get in and out of at least for me. 826 will handle 4’16s like a dream. Even pull a small chisel plow. And it can pull your existing equipment. Plus if you could buy the 826 and get a 450 why not. Can never have too many tractors 😆. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@FarmallFanatic]

You and I definitely think alike

[@randybennett5417]

In cold weather, a cab is nice.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Definitely

[@spaydoutdoors]

1066 all day longggg

[@johnnycampbell2719]

My opinion, id go for the 826 because of the rarity factor, but that is a beautiful 1066, im also not a cab guy

[@FarmallFanatic]

I'm going to look at it tomorrow

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

Go with the cab

[@tbishop6726]

I'd lean towards the 1066 until you mentioned the 450 that you could get. I figured you would get to that sale . Someone else alerted me to that one but I won't be bidding against you. I have another 450 LP to get in IL out of Texas

[@FarmallFanatic]

Well didn't you buy the 450 at the bob schrader auction?

[@tbishop6726]

@@FarmallFanatic yes but I still like other 4fiddies 😁

[@FarmallFanatic]

@@tbishop6726 How many do you want?

[@Husker3435]

Get the 10, you’ll have to start shopping for bigger implements 😁

[@FarmallFanatic]

Definitely that's part of the fun 😄

[@richardnorthern6945]

I like that 826 good tractor😊 its probably a decent machine🤔🤔

[@FarmallFanatic]

I do too

[@TomBiggerstaff-gn1ws]

Nice

[@UplandHunter354]

You need to go up 2 levels and down 6 and then might have half of the storage you need!

[@FarmallFanatic]

Oh i'm nowhere near done

[@rodneybalog4605]

Buy both of them you only live once if you have take loan for a little bit full fill your dream sometimes life is short so enjoy it

[@johngeorge7395]

You don't need a cab, you're not hauling manure in the winter. That style cab is not easy to get in and out of.

[@FarmallFanatic]

That is true

[@JustMakingIt-123]

I didn't know how you had actually horse Power. Noticed horses in background, how many you have?

[@FarmallFanatic]

You weren't supposed to notice those... Those were the original red power tractors

[@lynnmitzy1643]

I'm really glad the missile is back💪🏼❤Red Power

[@FarmallFanatic]

Haha 😄

[@O.KFarmToysdeutzallis6275]

go with the 826

[@tomkelley8313]

826 IS THE NO BRAINER!! Ok, my opinion. But It was a our big tractor and pulled a 4-5 bottom plow!!

[@FarmallFanatic]

I could probably pull five bottoms on my ground

[@markschwab7829]

If that’s what you want way not go for it? Redpower Baby!!!!

[@tomkelley8313]

Yes, Yes, YES!!!! The 826!! You will love it!!

[@backwoodheathen]

I say go for the 826 and then go for the 1066 in a year or so