fudwayne 4 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Last week 1/14/21 a 966 BS sold on a On Line estate auction at Reedsburg WI. for $16000. Did I miss something special on this farm tractor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SASW6 77 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 That was just down the road from me I was wondering the same thing and we were wondering what they sold for new. My buddy quit bidding at $10,100. Every thing went high on that auction in my thoughts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rick G. 259 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Sounds high for a 966. Must have been really GQ. How many hours on it? Cab or open station? Pics? I am not a real big fan of 966’s. Drove one in high school. It was OK, but I was spoiled by the 1256 that my boss also had. I would take an 856 hands down over a 966. Love 766D’s. Otherwise, might as well get a 1066. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SASW6 77 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 13 minutes ago, Rick G. said: Sounds high for a 966. Must have been really GQ. How many hours on it? Cab or open station? Pics? I knew him took very good care of every thing he had. hours 6722 I was there looking at what was on the auction the day before they had it plugged in it fired right up ran nice. That's the dirtiest I have ever seen it he had been in the nursing home for a while. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Robinson 456 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Does look like it'd clean up nice. I spy a wet bolster. Its possible that it was a cornpicker tractor in its early years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SASW6 77 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 40 minutes ago, Dan Robinson said: Does look like it'd clean up nice. I spy a wet bolster. Its possible that it was a cornpicker tractor in its early years. He bought it new I'm pretty shur it never had a picker on it. It was his main tractor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
INTERNATIONAL 1466 1,762 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 That tractor was not overpriced at all. You will drive the wheels off tying to find an original wet bolster 966 with the (1456) front axle like that. Even without the wet bolster it should have brought that. A nice open station 66 is worth a lot. Sold a 766 south of me a ways for 16,000 a month ago and last spring a 1066 for 18,500. They are a lot better tractor than a new one for a lot less money. It isn't just collectors buying them either. I talked to the gentleman that bought the 1066, he said the 806 was being moved from tillage to planter duty and the 1066 was replacing it. Not all farms are 305's and 24 rows, and not everyone wants a red leather seat or can afford it. 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paystar5000 199 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 15 minutes ago, INTERNATIONAL 1466 said: That tractor was not overpriced at all. You will drive the wheels off tying to find an original wet bolster 966 with the (1456) front axle like that. Even without the wet bolster it should have brought that. A nice open station 66 is worth a lot. Sold a 766 south of me a ways for 16,000 a month ago and last spring a 1066 for 18,500. They are a lot better tractor than a new one for a lot less money. It isn't just collectors buying them either. I talked to the gentleman that bought the 1066, he said the 806 was being moved from tillage to planter duty and the 1066 was replacing it. Not all farms are 305's and 24 rows, and not everyone wants a red leather seat or can afford it. That tractor is worth that all day long in my book. There is a lot of work I’m not sure a newer tractor does any better or is needed. We have lots of new stuff where I work but still use a 4440, 4250, 4555 EVERYDAY. I aM not against new equipment but I question if in 40 years it will be as usable as this 966. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iowaboy1965 2,732 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I don't know, but if I was gonna spend that it would be on a 1086, 186,or even a 1066 or 100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DT Fan 1,287 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, iowaboy1965 said: I don't know, but if I was gonna spend that it would be on a 1086, 186,or even a 1066 or 100 X-2! For that kind of money I want a turbo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iowaboy1965 2,732 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 19 minutes ago, DT Fan said: X-2! For that kind of money I want a turbo! And a cab! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hillman 664 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 this 1066 is advertised locally for less $$ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zleinenbach 979 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 For the prices you guys are talking I’d consider letting this one leave duals and all! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Long Farms 1,914 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Original paint, clean barn kept tractors bring good $. Dont question buyer one bit. Just hope it doesnt get repainted. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
856 Custom 498 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 That wet bolster helped it to get to that price to those that know what to look for. 66s bringing decent money my way right now. I like to look at them at show's and whatnot, but not interested in farming with a 66 again eating dust. or any 86 series tractor. 40+ years of routine seat time in a 86 series mainly and that's enough for me. I don't pay anyone's bills and nobody pays mine so we all use what works for each of our operations. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Super A_sepa 124 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 For 16,000 I sure wish it had a grille... The wet bolster definitely had to make a difference. They have been bringing good money. It'd be a lot cooler with a narrow front I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1480x3 455 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Not to hijack, but does the 1456 front axle actually have more weight carrying capacity than a 1256/856 axle if they all have 8 bolt hubs ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pms1961 168 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 This 966 with 6600 hours is still on Montana Craigslist.Been on there for over a year.Asking price is 8900.Several pictures on ad,it looks pretty clean.As an aside I hauled this 1983 Deere 4250 w/powershift home yesterday.In really good condition.Paid 18k,was the first one to call on it so got lucky.Pretty sure it's a 22-26K tractor. Paul 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paystar5000 199 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 22 minutes ago, pms1961 said: This 966 with 6600 hours is still on Montana Craigslist.Been on there for over a year.Asking price is 8900.Several pictures on ad,it looks pretty clean.As an aside I hauled this 1983 Deere 4250 w/powershift home yesterday.In really good condition.Paid 18k,was the first one to call on it so got lucky.Pretty sure it's a 22-26K tractor. Paul Around this area you got a steal on that 4250. I am saying the 966 is a good deal because if you saw some of the rusted beat up junk around here that theY get 10 or 12 for you would be begging to spend 16 for a nice tractor like that one. That trailer looks pretty nice also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rick G. 259 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Nice 4250. What type of gun did you use to steal that thing with at that price? lol..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
806Jordy 157 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Can someone please explain what a "Wet Bolster" is, how do you tell from a photo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iowaboy1965 2,732 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I'm no expert but I believe the power steering is inside the bolster casting instead of external like 1066? Can put a narrow front on em with a wet bolster if you like the look. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nepoweshiekfarmalls 2,348 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 A clean, low hour original 1 owner black stripe, open station with a wet bolster. That will drive the bidding up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
806Jordy 157 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, iowaboy1965 said: I'm no expert but I believe the power steering is inside the bolster casting instead of external like 1066? Can put a narrow front on em with a wet bolster if you like the look. Thanks Iowa thats what I kinda thought, I cant tell from the photo though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iowaboy1965 2,732 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 58 minutes ago, 806Jordy said: Thanks Iowa thats what I kinda thought, I cant tell from the photo though. Me either other than those in the know dont see the external cylinder? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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