I realize this is an old video, but WOW, what a gorgeous tractor. Do you still have it? Watching this depresses me, in part, bc about 2 years prior to you making this video I convinced my father to sell his 1981 1086 Tri Stripe he bought brand new. Your tractor is identical to his and it saddens me its gone. It too was in excellent shape. This winter I put a lot of time and effort into finding it and it's had about 4 owners since we sold it, and the misfit owners trashed it...almost unrecognizable. 😕 I'd have 35-40k into bringing it back to it's former glory...more than I can afford or justify for a memory.
I sure do (still in mint condition as it's a parade tractor) and thanks for comments. I really need to do a newer video though with a better camera with the technology of today!
@@IH986fanawesome! You’ve got a real gem; It’s a time capsule. 16 years ago when I encouraged my father to sell it bc I thought everything on our farm had to be green and yellow, I never would’ve guessed how saddened I’d be with his 1086 gone today, but time marches on and so will I. Thanks for sharing…hope ya post a current.
@HCC886 No offense taken - the details and my commentary speaks for the great shape this machine is in. It took 4 years to find, and was worth the searching and waiting for the right one. Good to hear that the 86's you know and have are still out there working. Speaks lots for the design and build. Great machines!
@duramaxdavid Thanks ! I watched the video of your 986 moving round bales. Must be nice to use given the large frame and height of a 986 so you can see better compared to a smaller tractor, let alone the power! I think IH made the best 100 hp "class" of tractor of any manufacturer for it's time. They simply "got it right" with the power, weight, balance, fuel efficiency, etc, for the entire lineage of the: 806, 856, 966, 986, and finally the 3688.
@troybran Thanks! It took 4 yrs to find one this nice. Says a lot that these tractors still earn their keep some 30 yrs later - just like yours. This one was never worked hard & know it's history. Some IH fans don't care for the 86 series: transmission technology & cab layout. I like them, but I also grew up on the Oliver 1855 and IH 674 amongst others. Never liked the Oliver cab & engine, & liked the IH 74 series layout - similar to the 86 series: it's all relative. Thanks again!
Thank you! I've read and heard that tractors from the US south get worn out faster: many more "growing seasons", especially when compared to Canada! But like with everything, you never know where one's been sitting in great shape, ready to be found - like this one was!
Case 1175: Always liked the look of the 70 series (tan or white). It has the great 451 turbo engine at 125 hp. I'm nervous of the Case powershift transmission of the era, especially 35 years later. Largely because so many didn't know how to use/maintain them properly so many had hard lives - and very expensive to repair today. The 1175 came with the the bullet-proof standard transmission, so no issue there, making it the one I'd go to today - in the great "Black Knight" package!
@IHFRMR Thank you! I'm very partial to IH. Many of their ideas / concepts / engineering were ground braking for their day. It's just too bad they didn't survive the 1980's.......
@MrGMFan Thank you! I plan on doing one more this summer to show the dash tray option that was available in the late 70's and is still made and available from CaseIH. I bought one, and can also be used on the 88 series. Very handy and not well known. Also hoping to get an elusive IH quick hitch and will show that too. Thanks again for comment!
@theffa1928 After IH, my next favorites are Fords and Whites. I really like the 77/87/9700 Fords. We had an 8700 Ford loaned to us from a dealer for about a month when our Oliver threw a rod. That Ford was a great tractor and lots of power. This was 1981 as I recall. Sounds like your 7700 has been a good machine too.
@farmall51 Many thanks! I'll put another video up this spring when she's out of storage, and take some other close ups that I didn't do very well with this video, in order to help anyone restoring, etc, an 86 series, or back half of a 2+2 of that generation. Thanks again!
@STEYR1Zylinder Hi! - The 86 series did not come with a foot throttle. There are those that have found after-market kits and put them on, but IH did not offer this for this series. I always thought it strange as the smaller 84 series had one from the factory, but not the larger 86 series.
@psypc3 Hi - I've had it for a year now, and any work I do with it is very minor. At some point I'll work it a little bit and I'll be sure to post more videos. Thanks for the comments!
@IH986fan- sometime this spring i'll post a video of our Ford 7700. It's the same year model as your IH 986 and just as neat but a lot dirtier form feedin hay to our cows
@94silverado Hi - One of the easy things it may be with these tractors in the summer months, is to shut off both coolant taps that allows coolant to the heater of the cab. If these are left on, it works against the AC by having hot coolant go to the cab. There are 2: one by the water filter and the other on the opposite side of the engine near the cab behind the fuel filters. Try this out and see how this works. Other than that, it's probably a compressor issue (low charge or just worn).
@Nickster7ROR Hi and thanks! Something like this should run you in the 18,000 to 22,000 range. This will depend on several factors, including options, location, etc, but this should help. These were really well built (typical of IH !!), and there are many out there still earning their keep 35 years later!
@greatwhitenorth112 Hi - From I've gathered from the internet, Western International was part of Western Tool & Stamping, which later became American Machine and Foundry (AMF). AMF/Dynamark, eventually became part of Murray, who is now owned by Briggs. Saying that, I stand to be corrected or updated, seeing how companies merge/acquire each other over time. Hope this helps.
I have a 986 in perfect shape with 3700hours cant figure out why vavle above coolant filter works it self closed some times what will thst do if i dont notice right away thanks
Interesting issue with the valve. Looks like you need to replace it. With the valve closed, the coolant will not pass through the filter, increasing the risk of cavitation problems, leading to an eventual sleeve problem (water in oil) leading to an eventual overhaul. Replacing that valve is your best and cheapest option!
Wow! What an awesome looking tractor! Do you know what someone might expect to pay for a tractor like this in similar condition? Not that i'm looking to buy one now, but maybe in the future! The land that I'm currently around has barely enough lawn for a small riding mower though!
Hi, just watched.. Great shape for tractor. I was looking at buying one today, hopefully someone maybe know if a leak underneath is major concern or something low cost repair. I took a couple pics. U guys seem to know a lot about these. I can email pics. Hope someone is still reading
+Guido V yah we passed on the tractor. We were too worried about a big bill. But I took a pic of it, it was on the bottom pan, maybe running down from up higher, plus i noticed a bolt missing
