Farmall 706

Farmall 706 Technical Specifications

Farmall 706 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1963 – 1967.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Farmall 706 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Farmall 706 Production



















Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Type: Row-Crop tractor
Factory: Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built: 45,053
Original price: $6,100 (1967 )
The 706 was available with a new Torque Amplifier design that prevented free-wheeling when going downhill. An over-center hand clutch was an option, usually found on Wheatland (standard tread) models. The 706 was available with either the Fast Hitch or a standard 3-point hitch. The PTO featured both 540 and 1000 RPM shafts, both of which turned while in use.


Farmall 706 Power
















Engine:
Engine (gross): 89 hp
66.4 kW
Drawbar (claimed): 65 hp
48.5 kW
PTO (claimed): 73.5 hp
54.8 kW
Drawbar (tested): 67.46 hp
50.3 kW
PTO (tested): 76.56 hp
57.1 kW

Farmall 706 Electrical




























Ground: negative
Charging amps: 25 (generator)
  32 (alternator)
Batteries: 1 (gas)
  2 (diesel)
Battery volts: 12 (gas)
  6 (diesel)
Battery AH: 60 (gas/LP)
  130 (diesel)

Farmall 706 Mechanical

























Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: power
Brakes: hydraulic dry double disc
Cab: Cab optional, A/C available starting in 1966
Transmissions: 8-speed
  16-speed

Capacity










Fuel: 33 gal
124.9 L (gas/diesel)
  39 gal
147.6 L (LP gas)
Hydraulic system: 17 gal
64.3 L

Hydraulics






















Type: open center
Capacity: 17 gal
64.3 L
Valves: 1 or 2
Pump flow: 12 gpm
45.4 lpm
  17 gpm
64.3 lpm (optional)
  3 gpm
11.4 lpm (PTO pump)
Steering flow: 9 gpm
34.1 lpm

Tracktor Hitch







Rear Type: 2
Type: IH Fast Hitch

Power Take-off (PTO)













Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540/1000
  1000
Engine RPM: 540@2100
1000@2100

Title serial numbers


























Location: Serial number plate on the left side of the 706 clutch housing.

photo of 706 serial number

1963: 501
1964: 7073
1965: 21162
1966: 30288
1967: 38521
Final: 46647


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Farmall 706? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Farmall 706 Engine detail













































Engine Detail
International Harvester D282
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The 282 was the original diesel available for the 706. It was later replaced by the German-built 310 diesel.
Displacement: 282 ci
4.6 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.6875×4.3906 inches
94 x 112 mm
Power (gross): 89 hp
66.4 kW
Air cleaner: dual stage dry
Rated RPM: 2300
Idle RPM: 900-2300
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts: 12
Coolant capacity: 21.5 qts
20.3 L
Intake valve clearance: 0.027 inches
0.686 mm *Hot
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.027 inches
0.686 mm *Hot



Farmall 706 Transmission overview

Engine Oil















Transmission: sliding gear
Gears: 8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch: 12-inch dry disc
Oil capacity: 68 qts
64.4 L
Oil type:
IH Hy-Tran


The 706 transmission is controlled by means of two levers. A range lever selects high, low, reverse range, or neutral. A separate speed lever selects one of four speeds. The tractor must be stopped, and the clutch used, to change range or speed gears.

Farmall 706 Dimensions

















































2WD Wheelbase: 97.5 inches
247 cm
4WD Wheelbase: 94.75 inches
240 cm
2WD Length: 157 inches
398 cm
4WD Length: 161 inches
408 cm
Width: 92 inches
233 cm (min)
  110 inches
279 cm (max)
2WD Height (steering wheel): 80 inches
203 cm
4WD Height (steering wheel): 81.5 inches
207 cm
Ground clearance: 17 inches
43 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle): 21 inches
53 cm
2WD Clearance (drawbar): 13 inches
33 cm
Front tread: 8/16 inches
20/40 cm(tricycle)
Front tread: 50 to 74 inches
127 to 187 cm
Front tread: 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm
Rear tread: 56 to 94 inches
142 to 238 cm
Rear tread: 56 to 96 inches
142 to 243 cm (PAVT)

























Farmall 706 Weight
Shipping: 7,530 lbs
3415 kg (gas)
  7,780 lbs
3529 kg (diesel)
Operating: 8,285 lbs
3758 kg (263 gas)
  8,530 lbs
3869 kg (282 diesel)
  8,700 lbs
3946 kg (291 gas)
  9,160 lbs
4154 kg (310 diesel)
Ballasted: 10,710 lbs
4858 kg

Farmall 706 Tests



Nebraska Tractor Test 856














































Nebraska Tractor Test 856
282 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD
October 21 – November 8, 1963
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 856 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 72.42 hp
54.0 kW
Fuel use: 5.5 gal/hour
20.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 67.26 hp
50.2 kW
Fuel use: 5.1 gal/hour
19.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 65.12 hp
48.6 kW
Fuel use: 5.4 gal/hour
20.4 l/hour
Gear 2-High-TA used for power test.
Max pull: 8,026 lbs
3640 kg
Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test.










Nebraska Tractor Test 858









































Nebraska Tractor Test 858
263 gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD
October 30 – November 20, 1963
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 858 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 73.82 hp
55.0 kW
Fuel use: 5.7 gal/hour
21.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 68.77 hp
51.3 kW
Fuel use: 5.2 gal/hour
19.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 66.18 hp
49.4 kW
Fuel use: 5.9 gal/hour
22.3 l/hour
Gear 2-High-TA used for power test.
Max pull: 7,976 lbs
3617 kg
Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test.







Nebraska Tractor Test 955









































Nebraska Tractor Test 955
310 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD
November 14 – 28, 1966
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 955 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 76.09 hp
56.7 kW
Fuel use: 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 71.84 hp
53.6 kW
Fuel use: 4.7 gal/hour
17.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 67.46 hp
50.3 kW
Fuel use: 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour
Gear 1-High-Direct used for power test.
Max pull: 8,416 lbs
3817 kg
Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test.







Nebraska Tractor Test 956









































Nebraska Tractor Test 956
291 LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD
November 14 – 28, 1966
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 956 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 76.3 hp
56.9 kW
Fuel use: 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 70.98 hp
52.9 kW
Fuel use: 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 66.53 hp
49.6 kW
Fuel use: 8.3 gal/hour
31.4 l/hour
Gear 1-High-Direct used for power test.
Max pull: 8,387 lbs
3804 kg
Gear 3-Lo-TA used for pull test.







Nebraska Tractor Test 957









































Nebraska Tractor Test 957
291 gas Torque Amplifier 2WD
November 16 – 28, 1966
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 957 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 76.56 hp
57.1 kW
Fuel use: 6.3 gal/hour
23.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 71.8 hp
53.5 kW
Fuel use: 5.8 gal/hour
22.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 65.67 hp
49.0 kW
Fuel use: 6.3 gal/hour
23.8 l/hour
Gear 1-High-DD used for power test.
Max pull: 8,387 lbs
3804 kg
Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Farmall 706 a good tractor?

The Farmall 706 is one of the great tractors in the Farmall (a part of International Harvester) stable, and it has earned Farmall (a part of International Harvester) a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Farmall 706 take?

Check out the Farmall 706 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Farmall (a part of International Harvester) made the 706?

The Farmall 706 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1963 – 1967

Where is the serial number on a Farmall 706?

Lookup serial number plate on the left side of the 706 clutch housing.

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