Did I Buy The Farmall 756 Tractor? 

The best part of all of this is spending time with Dad. That part is priceless. (He looked happy too).

When you drive and use an old tractor, you travel with our fathers and grandfathers. Worth every penny

Farmer gets a new tractor, first thing he does with it is spread manure in the rain. Pete, you are the real deal!

You, and these videos specifically, introduced me to the D310 powered 706/756. After a year of searching and a handful of bids that came up short for my budget, I bought a D310 powered 1967 706 today. Thanks for stimulating the local economy, Pete!

two ways of looking at it. a new 70 to 80 horsepower tractor, 2 wheel drive, open station costs about forty thousand dollars. so you didn't spend 10, you saved 30. good luck Pete.👍👍

For $10k, to get such a capable piece of equipment… you didn’t get hurt one bit. Congrats 🎊🎉🍾

"It was worth my time just going down with you whether we bought anything or not, you know I love being with you, son" This is something that every man would love to hear at least one in their lives. Such a wholesome moment. I'm happy for you and your family

I’m 50 years old and learned more about IH tractors in the last few minutes than I have in all my previous 49.999 years 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Pete, watching you spread that load in the rain with your new equipment makes me think of a kid that got his first bicycle for Christmas. He can't wait to try it out so as soon as it's light outside he's out there in 2 foot of snow with that new bike. It's nice to see someone that still gets excited about something like that. hahah

Pete, it sounds like you made great investments by buying the 756 and larger capacity manure spreader. Your father knew you made a wise decision because he had a big smile.

Loved the 2 part cliff hanger Very cinematic

You DO need a new pole barn for the tractors , it hurts me to see any of them left outside in the elements .

I'm so glad you won that tractor friend. You're a good man and I enjoy watching your family succeed.

Very cool Pete. A man who's dropped that much ag knowledge/truth bombs on the world deserves it!

Another great memory with your Dad, Priceless! You will remember that day even decades from now.

Dont beat yourself up on the price...you will count it every bit worth it. You loved being there and every time you start it up and work it, will be a good memory.

Congrats Pete, and your dad’s justification is about the best you can have.

Congratulations on the tractor. My boys and I couldn't wait to see how you made out, exciting! A great choice for your farm. The prices on spreaders and all things are crazy right now. We have had the spreader you bought for over 30 years now and it has been a good one. The time spent with your dad, priceless.

Old is gold,I love the way you love old farm machines and your knowledge of them all.

The logic of this purchase was explained factually and well thought out. In 1988 I purchased a used 1466 with duals, cab and air. It was a great tractor for me and served my farm well. I sold the tractor to my neighbour in 1996 and 26 years later the tractor still serves him well. I hope your 756 serves you well for many years to come. Love your videos.

I bought my first diesel tractor when I was 18. It was a Massey F. My dad was always critical of my purchases & this was no exception. It set up high when the trend was the opposite.. But, I bought it to run row crops.. And setting up high , it did that very well.. Soon my dad was using the diesel 90% of the time. It had tons of power . Bush Hog , bailer, spreader, planter , discing. It did it all... Im sure you're excited with your new tractor & spreader... I was more excited about my tractor than when I bought my 1st truck...

They are great tractors. We purchased a new 856 in 1968 and it has worked well for us right up to now with no problems. Just routine maintenance and it starts great and we used it to cultivate, run hammermills and other farm operations.

Pete...your face when you fist turned on your "new" tractor was like a kid entering on a candy store. Really amazing. I am very pleased watching you enjoying life at the farm. Congrats and hugs from Colombia

I am so glad you won the tractor. . . What a great buy. Now you have sell a lot of beef, chicken and eggs to pay it off. But it will be worth it in the long run. Will be waiting for you to fix this one up next coming winter...

Pete enjoy the time with your dad I sure miss my dad wished we could go do the things we did when he was here our time on this Earth is way to short Happy Easter to you and your family

really enjoyed the breakdown of mechanics and the rational for future farm use. Great job!

The most important thing is whether your wife buys your story :-) Congrats on your new toys .. I meant tools

I moved back close to our family farm recently. It's great to spend time with Dad but I'll admit that working a full-time job and heading over to the farm to work is hard somedays. However it's worth it when Dad tells me that I brought a little light to his day.

Hey Pete good job I'm happy for you.

Congratulations on the tractor and spreader Pete. Looking forward to seeing how it does for ya.

as a retired ASE diesel tech I am impressed by your knowledge and experience plus you articulate the subject matter very well. you would make a great instructor at local school . I left the farm in upstate Illinois when I was 13 , but some of the fondest memories of my life was on the farm, it's a GoodLife .

Excellent team of horses 🐎 you got 👏

Such a fun informative video. I love all the different camera angles. It feels just like being right there for the journey. Thanks Pete for bringing all of us along on the journey!

Great show Pete, I think you hit an important topic about farm evolution. Growth is very important for any farm. I enjoyed your explanation on each tractors purpose on the farm. I am glad you got the tractor you wanted. It looked like you were ready to stop bidding lol

Father: “I just love spending time with you” I never heard those words from my dad. I’m incredibly happy when a see someone with a good dad. A good father is an amazing blessing, look forward to trying to be a good father myself one day.

love to hear you talk about what you are interested in. The way you organize yourself is great for people trying to learn. Can't wait to hear you say "baby chicks are here! baby chicks are here!" Love it.

So happy you got a "new" tractor.. its always a good day watching your videos. You do know that the one piece of equipment no manufacturer will stand behind is a manure spreader.. Dad joke, gotcha ya.

An international 756 was the biggest tractor we had on the farm for many many years. We only recently bought an old Steiger Bearcat 2. The 756 remains unbeatable in reliability and it's simply a pleasure to run. Enjoy your new workhorse. I have no doubt you'll love every minute.

I remember the excitement of buying used farm equipment at the auction. My first tractor was a John Deere 'R'. Two stroke diesel with a gas pup motor to start it up. Picked it up for $1100 and drove her 10 miles home. Next tractor was a Massey Harris '55' gas motor. All my equipment was well used, but still usable. I had everything from a 1926 one bottom International breaking plow to a Massey Harris stooker for making oats bundles. Fun times on my quarter section of land back in the late 70's.

Congratulations to your new tractor, Pete! And yes, the factory in Neuss am Rhein was owned by IH. Founded in 1908 and unfortunately closed in 1997. I remember a long period from the 70s to the 80s, when IH was the best selling tractor brand here in Germany.

Love to see those old tractors used. I spent countless hours in the field on a 1256 & 1466 IH as a teenager. Brings back memories

MAZEL TOV! This is so exciting! I can’t wait for the next step! Thank you for keeping an old lady entertained 😀

I love the fact that you are an encyclopedia of vintage tractor facts, and a helluva nice guy

The notification for this video came across the top of my screen at the exact moment I was watching you introduce the tractor in your previous video, which made me laugh out loud! What an absolute blessing you have in your father to advise you and encourage you at these moments. I lost my Dad 10 years ago and I so miss him for that very thing, among others. I’m feeling today the same feeling you expressed in this video. Yesterday I drove an hour and bought a used enclosed utility trailer for my farmer’s market hauling. I literally paid almost what a 2023 model sells for (sheesh!) but the older models are better built and I’ve been looking for 6 months for one and they are like a hen’s tooth around here. But, I rationalize it by saying I just bought myself savings in “time and effort” and those things are really priceless at my age. Bootstrapping…just learned a new term that I will be using! I don’t know tractors, but I recognize and really appreciate your passion and knowledge that you show when you tell all about the engines and PTO and the like. Happy poop spreading!

I lost my dad to cancer last year… spend as much time as you can with your dad… you won’t regret it

That 756 is a nice tractor. Sounds and looks great. The way auction prices have been going lately I’m honestly surprised that you got it for under 15K. One minor correction (and that’s why I’m here!) the starting fluid prohibition isn’t necessarily for pre-combustion chamber engines but for glow plug engines. My old D7s will run happily on ether spray - but they don’t have glow plugs. Great video. Congrats on your purchase.

The key as we get older is to work smarter not harder. This tractor will make life much easier. Great video Pete.

Great buy Pete. Hope the farmers market is good today

Love the international tractors. Glad you ended up with it.

Glad you got what you were looking for. Enjoy using them and hope there not too many repairs required. It's nice too see your dad enjoys his time as well. A 756 is a rare find and 3 point even better.

Congratulations so excited to see a new pice of red iron on your farm!

I always appreciate your tractor videos Pete. There will always be haters. Just remember the rest of us enjoy your video content.

My uncle has a 756 diesel had it for yrs and still going strong

I think you made a good purchase. Being that the 504 is restored, you should be able to get half of the purchase price of the 756. Hopefully more.

I grew up on a 756, fond memories relived when watching your video. Thank you.

Ya make me smile Pete. 🙂Thanks.

Pete - that tractor is a beast. Congrats!

That tractor is 100% worth what you paid. The neuss 310 is amazing. All the neuss engines were just wonderful. They all smoke on start up. Even my 4cyl 239. Well done. Cant wait to see what’s in store for the 756.

We had a 856 on our farm years back. 14,000 hours before it first major. It just spun a lower end bearing, but dad decided to do a major. I think you will be happy with the 56 series. Make sure you change fuel filters on a regular basis. Great video, farm safe!👍

Congratulations! Pete. You won't regret your decision to buy it.

That is a great international tractor. Great choice. Can’t wait to see some mods or a restoration project of it. 👍

Pete, best of luck with the new tractor. It sure is a beauty. My grandsons and I were hoping you bought it and you did not let us down. We are a IH family here and we get a lot of enjoyment watching you run yours. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Always love your videos and you are so right as per update of your tractor

Congrats on your new tractor. I didn’t understand a thing you said, but I could feel your excitement and joy!

Nice additions. I’m an Allis guy, but I am fond of the older tractors. They were made to work on and to last. The new ones have too much electronic junk, just like new cars and trucks.

Congratulations! When up upgrade you always look back and say, "How did we do it without it?" I hope you get many years of service and good luck selling the 504.

Congratulations on your 756 Pete ! It'll make a nice tractor for helping you do hay

Father son time never gets old.

Congrats on the new purchase. It looks like a nice tractor that will fit well into your plans.

Congratulations Pete, on your new mechanical addition to the farm. Thank you for sharing your videos with us. 🇺🇸

You have a good father. Im going to brag when my dad gets home. He went for milk 44 years ago.

I’m giddy! I was the manure spreader on our farm as a 14? We had a rickety manure spreader, I pulled w a JD 720. I loved that job, cuz I could go out and smoke, a cig I snitched from Dad. Pete, I cannot tell you how much I love your channel. I say hi to all the cattle, piggers, Ezra, I’m reliving my young life through you. Keep doing whatever you want, I check every day, to see if you have a video up. Save a little manure for the garden. I’m really looking forward to all that. Thank you Pete, Hilary, kids. Ezra too.

I live in South East Nebraska and we bought a 756 D in 1969. I really loved it. It had the original round muffler on it, and it really had distinct sound to it. After about 10 years we out grew it even as a second tractor. So I traded it for 856 with a M&W turbo, which I still have today with about 9000 hrs on it. In my opion, 56 series was one of great series. By the way you have great videos, keep up the good work.

Seeing a tractor like this brings me back to when I was learning to drive. I learned to drive on a 766 which is a bit different but the transmission is very similar

Another cool winter project... down the road! But then I'm a International fan... My 71 Travelall was one of my favorite vehicles ever!.. 1210, 4x4 w/392. Would go anywhere except passed a gas station.. But, fully loaded (camping gear for four + dogs) & pulling a 28' deck boat up to Flagstaff Az. from "the valley" it got the same bad gas mileage. But never let me down in 15 years.

I'm moving back to the family land in Oklahoma soon. I've been watching most of your vids. Like you, I can fix anything mechanical, so I plan to use older equipment to farm it. You are an inspiration to a lot of people out there. We wish you nothing but continued success

OK, you made us wait for the result, but what a good result, and I love the sound of that engine, now lets see it work. For your farm I follow your logic, but I think your love of restoring and preserving stuff also drove the decision, good luck.

Congratulations on your new baby!

Congrats Pete, on 50M views and inching ever closer to 1/4 M subscribers! Spreading poo will look much different this year! Now, who wants to buy a celebrity's tractor? 😎

There has always been something cool to me about having a vehicle or tractor that's the same age as the owner. Looks great! I hope it gives you many hours of work and fun. Also, lovely to see your Dad just wanting to spend time with you. That is priceless! All the best from the UK

Looks like a solid investment. Nice straight tractor. I'm impressed with the length of time your people have stayed on the property. In my old neighborhood I know a few people, but most of the names I don't recognize. Times have changed. Thanks Pete.

Hi Pete. I always enjoy your videos. Was mildly interested in your new to you tractor, that you said was a 1968, same year as you were born. I was born in 1948, so I guess that I am in your Dad's generation. I have a a JD 3020, that had a reconditioned engine, about 15 years ago, with the hp boosted to 75 hp. I don't need the additional income, from the farm anymore, but like to continue farming, for the fun of it. I am still learning, and I gain a lot of knowledge, from your videos. Keep them coming, and thank you again.

Glad you bought the tractor it should be a perfect fit for your farm,those german diesels are great I have the 4 cylinder version in my 544 and i really like it. I'm sure you probaly already know about using the overfueling valve to aid in cold weather starting by pulling out the fuel shutoff to about half when cranking it makes quite the difference. Wish you were closer would really like to add a 504 to my IH collection

Nice addition to your inventory, Pete. So happy it wasn't green. I can see the pride you have when spread in the rain. Big Pete looks good. Say hello for me.

Hey Pete, super excited to see you work the 756 this year on the farm! My girlfriend and I watched this video this morning, and were left wondering… how many sausage sandwiches did you eat at the auction😂😂 thanks for all the great videos and look forward to many more!

Yippeeeee! You got the tractor! :) Congratulations, I'm so happy for you! :)) Yeah, I hear ya about how hard it is to make the decision to fork over a large chunk of money for something. But when the reasonings are so clear and it's something you've been wanting for a long time, it was easy to see that it was the right thing to do. Thank you for all the details you went into for making your decision and for the thorough descriptions of what you love about it and why you wanted and needed it. It just made perfect sense. But you know what the best part of your video was? Getting a glimpse of your father and the sweet and loving connection you have with him. He is so proud of you and loves you so very much. It was so clear to see and it even made me well up. I rewound that part of your video several times, I enjoyed it so much. You are blessed Pete. You are blessed. Family is everything.

Well fancy that. My Farmall 140 is a 1963 model, same year I was born. Congratulations on the 756 Mr. Pete! That tractor will last you as long as you need it. I hope y'all have a very Happy Easter!

I have a comment on the older 56 Series and older Farmalls with IH wide fronts. We have owned three over the years. Keep an eye on the "steering arm" under the front end. We had 2 tractors that the arm broke from "metal fatigue" after years of use. Once it happened in our driveway and no problems. Unfortunately, the another time; the tractor rolled in the grader-ditch, severely injuring the operator. Problem is you don't know there is a "crack " started until arm breaks. Any dirt and grease covers that. I hope this saves someone some grief.

I'm sure you're going to get lots of inquiries on the 504, but I would be interested in getting more info about it. Looking to add more old iron to our farm. Tractor would be mainly used for raking hay and other light duty jobs. Congrats on your new to you tractor and spreader!

Hey Pete. Congratulations with both your purchases! I'm happy for you. I'm one of those silent followers of your channel, though I give you a thumbs up each time. A couple of videos ago you asked us what videos we liked the most. I would say, just keep on doing what you do now. Your tractor restorations are really really cool, your farm chores are amazing, a day on ... also. There is for each one something to see. Thanks for all your videos.

Congratulations on your purchase. I have kicked myself many times for NOT buying something I wanted or especially needed. It's just money. Just go out and make you some more...

Boy that was a lot fun to watch. Steady growth is the way to go.

I hope this is the winter 23 restoration project!

You may already know this but pulling the kill cable half way out will help it start when cold. My dad uses this on his 544 with a 239 4 cylinder of the same engine. Enjoy your purchase.

I am happy you got it, know you will take good care of her.

It’s nice to see you get a new toy for the farm, it makes the hard work worth while for you

Congrats on the tractor and spreader Pete, you made the right decision on both purchases.

We have the same manure spreader. We used it to spread hay for the cattle. It worked well that way.

Well Pete, what can I say? You did good ,buddy. No need to explain ( even though I enjoyed it) Your money, your business, your plan. I know you like to pass on your thoughts trying to help others and I appreciate it. Every time I here/see you talking the International Tractor Brand up I go to the local buy?sell pages and start looking. So far My Ferguson TO35 and my 64 Fordson Super Major NP with bucket and backhoe are doing fine for what I need. But a person does get the urge every so often to try another brand. Guess we're lucky we have choices. Good Day.

Congratulation with the new OLD TRACTOR!🚜🥁🎵❤️👍 I am 1968 old too!👋