My Decision on the Farmall 400 and a Possible Tractor Sale

[@lowrollins1076]

Dig your videos, every time the intro starts I immediately think of Green Acres. Keep em coming!!

[@erikhinds-cy9cx]

Six years! I’ve been with you two. Your show takes me back. Somewhere, somehow someone was arguing about Farmall and John Deere tractors every day at school. Enjoy your show. Thanks.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yeah I remember the good old days.. I try and still live them

[@DennysCountryLife]

Always love listening to your insight, and hearing the plans. That 400 will make a fantastic workhorse for someone! Best of luck with all.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Thanks...good seein' ya

[@ronjacobs5667]

I think the 1960 cut off is because that's the year before John Deere figured out how to use a foot clutch and admit that they needed more that 2 cylinders to keep up with BIG RED!

[@waynemilks2352]

Hi , I know it's not what you do normally in your videos, but I wouldn't mind seeing you doing all that work you talked about on the 400 I think that would be some interesting videos. Just my 2 cents keep up the great videos.

[@FarmallFanatic]

I'll consider it...those vids generally don't do well and it's a lot of work

[@danw6014]

I've spent a lot of time on a 4020 John Deere and I guess pick your color. That horsepower range just seems to work well for so much on a small farm. I pull a notill drill or a six row notill planter. It's got plenty of power to pull the baler down the road with a wagon 200 bales full. We used to Hussle chopper wagons with them as well. Yet I can get it into tight places to put equipment away or whatever else. Last summer I had to do some rim repair on my Oliver Super 77 and ended up putting new tubes in and replaced the cloride with washer fluid. I don't think I'll have to worry about those rims and tires for the rest of my life, unless of course I find a deer antler.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yea, that sweet 90 to 100 hp machine...Handy suckers

[@BarnyardEngineering]

Don't know if I noticed the Lamb and Webster sticker on it before. That tractor lived in my neck of the woods at some point in its life.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yes I was surprised to find out they are still in business

[@adamwagner1987]

Witch location woodhall, north Java or Springville?

[@franwagner622]

Don't think they are selling IH. They're looking selling Kubota but

[@BarnyardEngineering]

@@FarmallFanatic they sold out to Monroe Tractor here last year.

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

I don't have any tractors but I have been around farming my whole life and love how you explain everything! Thank you for sharing my friend!

[@FarmallFanatic]

Thanks Mark

[@jeffmc7946]

We got a 400lp it had upgraded the dome pistons and sleeves from 450. It's a good tractor for sure! Of course which Farmall isn't.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Exactly 💯

[@burtzorn4059]

I went from a 560 to a 966 Loved my old 560, but the 966 wss a lot more power Better creature comfort and was easy on the fuel . Kept all the same implements , worked out well for me.

[@dankreoger611]

966 open station was our planter tractor. 8 row IH. Sweet setup.

[@Husker3435]

Always have liked the way you’re taking your time on the bigger tractor purchase, and not knee jerking to purchase something you might regret. When she comes along you’ll have that good ole gut feeling, as many tractors as you have purchased you know the game…stay safe hoss🇺🇸💪🏻🇺🇸

[@FarmallFanatic]

Too much money involved to get something you don't want.

[@Husker3435]

@@FarmallFanatic 💯

[@craigrudd6093]

seen you on grumpy farmers live, pretty cool

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yea 🤣 gettin' rowdy

[@davidneil3864]

Agree 400 is SMTA with better hydraulics and a dash. I have a 2000 loader on my '62 560. I use it every day to feed round bales, push snow, and clean cattle sheds. It lifts most bales, but struggles with wrapped wet bales. If a 2000 loader lifts a ton, be assured a 2001 loader will NOT lift a ton and a pound.

[@FarmallFanatic]

A 2001 is the identical loader as a 2000, except a single cylinder...both rated at a ton max

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Hopefully you will find the big tractor of your dreams soon too!!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Looking forward to the improvements you are planning on the 400!!

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Enjoyed your video Gino. Have a good day.

[@joshvanvorce1189]

We used to have a 450 with a pto driven loader that was used for moving round bales and loading logs on log trucks and into a saw mill

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

I've always like the look of the 54-56 Farmalls.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Me too

[@antitactical]

They keep the 1960 and prior to keep 4020 and 1206 tractors out. Keep it at 560 and 730 style tractors. They make serious HP with a 560 now with RD 501 truck engines but a turbo 361 out of a 1206 can be made too wild for small pulls

[@craigatchison4042]

in the 80's here in missouri for antique tractor pulls it has to be 53 or older

[@FarmallFanatic]

Wow

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Having a tractor with a loader is nice when you have a farm and have to move, unload equipment,. Have a great weekend! See ya!

[@FarmallFanatic]

I've gone without a loader before... And it's just not on my things to do list anymore

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I am looking forward to seeing what diesel tractor you buy this year 🙂

[@FarmallFanatic]

Me too 😂

[@benjames2497]

I think an 856 would be a good choice. I have a '75 model 666 that i bought from my grandfather. Have owned 20 years now. It will not leave me

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yeah those are good machines

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Gino :) also on Farmall 400 Loader tractor are changing light bulbs to 12 Volt Negative ground types or don't need too! Yes some tractor are interesting how pull limits or past on weight they rated for and I say wow ! Why say that because in 1992 my one school buddy need change motor in car also ask my dad plus brother my uncle for permission they say yes and help too! Funny for 350 V8 , Manual Transmission floor shifter on 1963 B414 Loader tractor Desiel motor did performance excellent no damage to car or tractor to ever even a person! So can say we gotta winner get stuff down and yes like all explained do to tractors and machinery to Gino !

[@danherrmann8755]

Thanks for the video. Great information. I. Will never. Farm. But. Nice to watch. Your mistakes made. I come with the Territory. Farming. Later.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Thanks Dan

[@adamwagner1987]

Lamb & Webster 👍 I used to work there as a parts guy.. I live close to Springville ny but most my equipment came from north Java or Springville location. I was sad to hear monroe bought them out but hope they continue the service Ev and Tom had

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yeah I was surprised to hear they are still in business

[@johngeorge7395]

Yes sir north Java and Springville NY

[@matthewstrauman-wg1uk]

That 2000 loader is what pete has on his 656 he likes it more than the 504 loader that's for sure I would like to get one for my 706 then it would be my loader tractor then get a another Tractor Size bigger or 2

[@FarmallFanatic]

Well, I think with Pete. It has more to do with the 504 versus the 656

[@lynnmitzy1643]

Farmall Friday 💪🏼❤ Red Power on Punxsutawney Phil day. Looking forward to spring.

[@FarmallFanatic]

No doubt

[@markdanielczyk944]

Woodstock Willie says early spring, let's get ready to mow!

[@FarmallFanatic]

I think i'm mowing by mid week

[@turbo5488]

Most people would say a round muffler goes on that tractor, but to me, it doesn't matter what muffler goes on it as long as it works on that tractor, then it's fine with me 👍👍👍

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yeah that's true

[@michaeloedy1568]

I’m wondering if a previous owner was pushing brush and a decent piece of wood fell on or wedged itself on that pulley. Brush work tends to be hell on anything exposed.

[@FarmallFanatic]

I wouldn't doubt that

[@GrantMcIntosh]

That's some high dollar decals. 😮 Did you say the left is the crips?😂

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yes...left side...that's the crips side lol

[@Tro997]

Hi great video. I enjoy watching you. Would you know a good place to get tractor engine rebuilt I live in Waterford

[@FarmallFanatic]

Joe Bangle....foot of Oak Hill

[@Damien80279]

The 15 series are only 3 speed.. (as I'm sure you know) I grew up with a 1586. Awesome power, but if you are used to having 4 speeds, you might miss having 4.. We had: Cub, 140, 560, 856, 1586, 7120.. I still have the cub, but now we have all modern stuff. Pumas, Magnums

[@Damien80279]

Forgot about our: Super C, H, Super H, Super M

[@FarmallFanatic]

I'm okay with the three speed because I don't take it down the road

[@guydaubenspeck9206]

Lol! I do have a 2017 and a 2007 here everything else is 1988 in Pryor clear back to 1941. But couldn't help but laugh around our place where they called a 1586 some of the modern stuff. LOL again!

[@brianlubeck4184]

Would you ever buy a crawler such as a TD-18 or TD-24?

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yes

[@philrogers8160]

Saw that you watch "Grumpy Farmer" on livestream.

[@FarmallFanatic]

🤣 yep

[@tomlallman8772]

Are you going to take the loader off to work on the tractor

[@FarmallFanatic]

Probably

[@LauraBruno33]

Happy Saturday (sun shining 😂) 11 days of clouds, cold,wind,rain/snow

[@FarmallFanatic]

Not here...gonna hit 50s

[@tbishop6726]

We bought a new 400 in early spring of 55 and it stayed until the 450 showed up in 76 . It was our only loader tractor until 81 when we got a new Kubota L305DT . I should have bought that 450 when we sold it in the fall of 89 .......

[@FarmallFanatic]

Didn't you buy that 450 at the kiko sale

[@tbishop6726]

@@FarmallFanatic Yes. I have 4 now. Minnesota, IL, NY and Ohio. I have a 400 I should sell and try to buy a 400 that my wife's family bought new .

[@tbishop6726]

@@FarmallFanatic if you can't find a 400 fast-hitch closer I have most of one...I'd have to check to see what it's missing. I'm pretty sure it's got the swinging drawbar attachment. I'm thinking you might have parts guys closer that could have one .

[@duncanwatson7297]

Somehow, I missed or forgot your 400 acquisition. I just got a 400 a couple of years ago, and although I kinda like the looks of it, I spend more time with my M, SM, SMTA, and the SW-4, SWD-6 . You might enjoy a 1066 or a Hydro 100 if transmission is good. Some models have ridiculous collector inflation, (1206 1256 1456), and some are just solid value farm tractors like a 1066 or 1466.

[@FarmallFanatic]

True

[@jeffwilliams3642]

Are the rear fenders missing because of the way the loader mounts on the back if the tractor?

[@FarmallFanatic]

That's my guess but I could still get fenders on here with spacers

[@douglasmcdorman1462]

1960 John Deere J I Case international Oliver Allis all changed hydraulic and horse power most broke 100 HP barrier in that yr or higher.agriculter market change in technology of all aspects engineering in America

[@harolddunn639]

I thought you might be selling the 🔥55-55🔥CUBBY , I already had a trip to PA planned.

[@FarmallFanatic]

No I need that for the snow 😂

[@chipps1066]

Speaking from experience,I don't believe you would like a 1566 unless you are just going to do heavy tillage with it,they have a 3 spd transmission and your always a gear too low or a gear too high.A 1456 is probably going to be big bucks.The best large frame Farmall ever built was the 1066 and they will match a 14 or 15,hell they are basically the same tractor,but with a 4spd that the 15 doesn't have and a good 1066 that hasn't been beat to death can still be had fairly reasonable.Just MHO,that and a quarter won't get you a cup of coffee.The DT414 in the 1066 will turn whatever power you want it to.

[@FarmallFanatic]

I read that twice and actually I do agree with everything you said

[@randyvilleneuve4907]

Those darn rodents will make a mess. I went to change the Air filter on my 674 and looked in the air tube and it was completely blocked by a nest.

[@michaelbissen1946]

A 1066 would be nice!!

[@mce-jc2mw]

Boy am I behind on videos...got some catching up to do!

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yep

[@nigelgwillim644]

in uk have 3 catorgorys for tractor veterern vintage and classic

[@bobpaterson1845]

I know vintage stops at 59 for vintage ploughing but what year does veteran stop and vintage begin thanks 🤔👍

[@nigelgwillim644]

@@bobpaterson1845 ok this is uk year bands veteren 1939 and before vintage 1940 to 30 years before 1984 so vintage in between though some say 1970 to 1984 classic

[@b.g56.66]

Our 400 has a 281 block in it. A little research and apparently the 264 were prone to cracking

[@FarmallFanatic]

That's a possibility i've never experienced it

[@andyadelmann3158]

I liked our 400 , I like your 400 BOOM 🇺🇸

[@williammay5300]

Classic tractors need some TLC as well......

[@FarmallFanatic]

Definitely

[@mce-jc2mw]

Gotta have a loader tractor

[@start6858]

Your gonna make squatch253 eye twitch putting a 1 wire alternator on that

[@FarmallFanatic]

Well, maybe he's made my eye twitch a time or two

[@miniaturefarmer464]

Each of your tractors have a purpose.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Definitely

[@connerb1954]

You should get a nice 1256. I’ve always thought they were cool looking

[@FarmallFanatic]

I'm a slow and steady when's the race guy. By the time I die, they will have a hell of an auction

[@paulpochan9631]

..... when you get to that power steering reservoir...... you know how full to fill it.....🤔

[@FarmallFanatic]

Bout time you showed up! BRIM!! 😂🤣

[@MrJohndeere3720]

if i had the money i'd buy ur 756 it would be better then using my 1586.

[@FarmallFanatic]

It just depends on the job you're doing

[@MrJohndeere3720]

@@FarmallFanatic that tractor could do my jobs pretty easy..

[@mce-jc2mw]

Its strong enough to lift a 150's class 4 year old!!

[@normangarrand1106]

When we going to actually work on theses tractors doing all the work you say your going to do ?

[@FarmallFanatic]

I have over 900 videos. Probably a hundred of them are me working on the tractors that I say i'm going to work on... That's when

[@tomlallman8772]

The 756 would make a good loader tractor

[@FarmallFanatic]

And that's actually an option

[@JeffPeickert]

Keep all the tractors get some more keep adding to your cylinder index. 🤣

[@FarmallFanatic]

Lol

[@j.sfarms]

In our area 706 was the big tractor for a lot of guys. Quite a few of the 282 powered 706s got M&W chargers and thats a real horse. I have a German diesel in my combine and I can say I'm not impressed, will not be looking for one in a tractor.

[@FarmallFanatic]

My only experience with a german diesel was excellent in a 756. That thing would start in the coldest of temperatures and sip fuel all day

[@j.sfarms]

@@FarmallFanatic my 1420 combine has a d358. I can say it starts good, and is relativly good on fuel. What I dont like about it is that it seems like it has to be wound up to make any power and isnt all that luggy. Pushing a 4 row corn head or 15 foot platfom as soon as the combine starts to slug it falls on its face. Ive run a 1440 that is just a little bigger with a NA D414 and it seems like a much more powerful engine.

[@FarmallFanatic]

@@j.sfarms My perkins is the same way... I've got to be at least three quarters throttle

[@j.sfarms]

@@FarmallFanatic oh yeah I know all about perkins things, my Oliver 1850 loader tractor has one. Nice tractor but it sure isnt an IH. It would have been direct competition to my Farmall 856 and lets just say if its 1967 and you need a 95 horse tractor youd be silly to choose anything other than the IH.

[@OldRedTractors]

DMX good choice. There is nothing idiot proof. There is a new crop every day. Have a good day

[@FarmallFanatic]

Up in here up in here 😂

[@MUFFLERDELETE101]

281 cubic inch engine farmall 450 261 cubic inch engine farmall 400 264 cubic inch engine farmall SMTA.

[@FarmallFanatic]

450 is a little beast

[@MUFFLERDELETE101]

Yes sir!

[@DavidBrown-fd8ed]

How many of those red weapons do you have brother.

[@FarmallFanatic]

12 and climbing lol

[@scottberger4196]

They do 1960 and down because the two cylinders ended there

[@FarmallFanatic]

But none of the red power is two cylinder

[@scottberger4196]

It's just the dum thing they do

[@tbishop6726]

God didn't make all tractors red , only the best...... Farmall

[@scottberger4196]

@@tbishop6726 I have a love for all tractors lol

[@tbishop6726]

I think it was kinda when the muscle tractor started for most companies

[@robertmpeelman5557]

1953 or older are antique here

[@FarmallFanatic]

Interesting

[@scottberger4196]

Lol 400 is just a newer mata same way a 450 is a newer 400

[@FarmallFanatic]

450 has a little more power

[@scottberger4196]

@@FarmallFanatic more power updated like the john a 60 620 630 just updated something different every couple years

[@fruitfarmfords8243]

The pull i go to says '58 and older. I figured the Deere and Farmall guys didnt want to compete with the bigger and more capable FORD tractors that came after that, so they made a cut-off date. 🫣 🤣

[@FarmallFanatic]

😂