Hydro 86 To Gear Drive

R.L. Bryner · Nov 19, 2012

How difficult and expensive would it be to convert a 1976 IH Hydro 86 to Gear Drive as is found in a 686 (or earlier 666, 656, 544) ? This is assuming I can get a decent Transmission / Clutch set-up from a Tractor salvage yard.

Any advice will be appreciated !

Janicholson · Nov 19, 2012

he realistic way to do it is to find the entire tractor that has a bad engine and swap engines. To even think about components would flatten your wallet to vapor. WHEREAS a blown engine in a tractor is going to be far less difficulty, and far more likely to succeed. Jim

pete 23 · Nov 19, 2012

Very expensive and difficult. Lot of hydraulic components are different along with the clutch & TA housing. Transmission shafts and gears. Not sure of the pinion but differential is turned around to opposite side. Total shifting mechanism. Lots of work. Lots of parts.

DeltaRed · Nov 19, 2012

It would lots cheaper and easier to fix the hydro,or just buy another complete good running tractor

R.L. Bryner · Nov 20, 2012

THANKS Guys for the info.

Hydro 86 To Gear Drive

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