Posted by coldspring_98 on May 03, 2021 at 19:45:32 from (192.104.122.162):
A local jockey has a fair looking Ford 876. Curious to hear from guys who have been around them. I have done a little research, but I don't know too much about them...I've been around green and red ones. I went and looked at it the other day: Fair rubber 60-70% Goodyear 20.8 R42 duals; greaseable steering and pivot pins; 4 hyd; they put in a new cab kit (sloppyish job); needs new headliner; AC seemed to work. I think the engine was a L10 Cummins. It started good and was dry underneath. It runs like a top. I did drive it around the lot...not sure if I was doing something wrong or what. I thought it was hard to shift. The range gears (R-1-2-3) seemed hard to find/feel and the speed gears (1-2-3-4) were hard to get into gear. Also I could shift the 1-4 lever up on the go but I couldn't shift down. Does anyone know if this is normal with these rigs or was it operator error? I guessed I can't shift ranges on the go but I figured I should be able to shift the 4 speeds on the go. Do I have to stop before I shift? As I said I know nothing about these tractors. Overall it seemed like a decent tractor. I did think it was a bit rough riding, but the only other 4WD I've been in is a JD 9220 which is newer. The paint wasn't bad, the rims had been repainted but that don't bother me.
Just looking for someone who know about these things to tell me something about them. Want to know common problems; what to look for; ease of maintenance and operation; parts availability (there is a few New Holland as well as one Versatile dealer around me); things of that nature. If I'd buy it, it wouldn't be worked that hard. We have a 30' sunflower mulch finishing tool and a 24' salford VT tool, a 9 shank chisel plow, possibly borrow a landoll 6 shank disc ripper (might be a load). I know our tillage tools are probably too small for a 280 hp tractor like this but it would give room to grow. I'd prefer something red or green because that's just what I'm used to, but I'm willing to try something new. Not sure if a 4WD is even the route I'm gonna go, but I seen it the other day and it sparked my curiousity. If anyone has any idea what this thing might be worth let me know! They have it listed for just under $35000.
I welcome any thoughts on the matter...I am looking for cheap horsepower but nothing too big as we don't farm that much ground.
Thanks in advance and to all my fellow farmers: Stay safe out there!
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