86 series tractors.

DeltaRed · Jan 17, 2014

I've been running a 1586 for the last few days.First time I ever actually ran a '86 tractor.Those things are a PIA!You have to fight the door,and you cant see anything close behind.You feel like you are sitting on top of the front wheels.But I suppose that other than that they are pretty good tractors.....

Janicholson · Jan 17, 2014

Cab forward designs are like that. (door excluded) The hitch view is nearly a back breaker. Even with Utility tractors and Fast Hitch and no cab, getting it pronged is a standup event over the backrest. Jim

notjustair · Jan 17, 2014

I never like fueling our 1086. The 856 that came before it was easy. I could get up and sit on the hood in front of the cab. With that 1086 I felt like I could never get a good place to stand. It seemed so far up there, too.

560farm · Jan 17, 2014

Not to mention they are like riding a bucking bull with the short wheel base. Never liked them and will never own one for all the reasons that have been mentioned in the posts.

Moline_guy · Jan 17, 2014

I like my 1586, good visibility, comfortable and quiet. Warm in the winter, cool in the summer. Yea those doors are a pain, especially when the winds blowing.

Brendon-KS · Jan 17, 2014

My FIL has a 986 and I have always thought the door was hinged backwards. You have to shimmy up on narrow steps between the door and the dual to get in then the next obstacle is the gearshift. I don't understand why they made the lever poke up into your pathway when in the park position. As a farm equipment engineer myself I always wonder how seemingly obvious and major goof-ups can get through the entire development cycle and into production without somebody raising the flag. Cost is always a consideration but in this case it wouldn't have been any more expensive to hinge the door at the back. Or, as is sometimes the case, the engineering team gets over-ruled by the "higher ups".

Mark (ECIN) · Jan 17, 2014

I have an air ride seat, the K&M hydraulic cylinder and hand rail on the door.

After doing that they aren't a bad tractor. I'd rather drive it than the 4430 I own.

CDN 400 · Jan 17, 2014

(quoted from post at 20:08:15 01/17/14) Not to mention they are like riding a bucking bull with the short wheel base. Never liked them and will never own one for all the reasons that have been mentioned in the posts.

You do realize that they are the same wheel base as a 66 series right?

DeltaRed · Jan 17, 2014

I'm still runnin' 06/56 tractors.Always thought an 86 would be nice.Now I'm not sure......

agonair · Jan 18, 2014

I spent lots of hours driving an 86 series. The wheel base was the same as the 66 series, except you sat forward of the rear axle rather than on top of it as in the 66 series.
They had their issues, but I adapted. We changed our shift levers with an adapt kit that eliminated the problem. IH changed the levers in later versions. I always felt that once you were in the seat they operated quite well. In 1976, they were a vast improvement over the 66 series, but IH was already in financial trouble and proper R and D was shelved for a few more years when the 50 series was released.

hayshaker5 · Jan 18, 2014

I installed the K&M hydraulic cylinder on the door and that made quite difference---not always bumping into me before the cylinder. Might order aftermarket steps for it with a handle on the outside. Don"t know if "50" series steps will fit but don"t look as steep as the "86" series steps.

todd hamilton · Jan 18, 2014

Cousin had 886, 1066, 1466. I would rather set in a thistle patch than run the 886

Anonymous-0 · Jan 18, 2014

The 86 series is the best IH made period. You guys that say the door is backward talk like Case guys,all they know is hate IHC. David Lohf

Old-F20 · Jan 18, 2014

(quoted from post at 10:02:14 01/18/14) The 86 series is the best IH made period. You guys that say the door is backward talk like Case guys,all they know is hate IHC. David Lohf

ALL I own is IH.........and the door IS backwards on an 86 series

:roll:

1968 403 · Jan 18, 2014

I would take a 86 series anyday over a 88 series. Both had their problem areas 88 series just had more.

Dave H (MI) · Jan 18, 2014

Dang, you got my tractor AND my planter. Now if I only had your snow blower. I agree hooking up is a challenge with the view to the back but, if you spent 12 years on a Farmall M, you would think you died and went to heaven.

Moline_guy · Jan 18, 2014

So far haven't had to use the blower much this year. 2013 was the last year for the 800, switching to an 8 row narrow 7200 deere this spring, time will tell if that's the right choice.

caterpillar guy · Jan 18, 2014

I'm convinced I will stay with the 66 series. I always thought it would be nice to get a newer tractor going to the 86 series. My brother bought an old 1086 that needs a rear end from the clutch back. After just moving it in the yard when he got it was enough for me. I would love to find and old 10or1466 that needs an engine with a good rear end. Then I could have another tractor.

ihcowner · Jan 18, 2014

Our family had run Ih tractors since 1924, but when the 86 series came out we started to run Case tractors. We run 3 Magnums now, glad we never had any 86 or 88 series, saved us alot of money in repair costs.

1968 403 · Jan 18, 2014

IH cowner the 86 series made us switch to Case. Wish we had switched sooner.

Hugh McKinney · Jan 18, 2014

...died and went to heaven... I know just what you mean. I love my 450, but driving my 1586 is restful and comfortable, and the older I get, the more important that gets!

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