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. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Steering: | power | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes: | hydraulic dry double disc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cab: | Cab optional, A/C available starting in 1966 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmissions: | 8-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Capacity
Hydraulics
Tracktor Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Title serial numbers
What year is my Farmall 706? Serial Number DecoderThe 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
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
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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.