INTERNATIONAL 1466 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 While I love all my IH tractors on the farm, this one is my favorite. Her name is Bobbi Ann and she has been with us for 27 years. And yes all of our tractors have names, and they are all girls. How about y'all? Which one on your farm is your favorite IH? 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_Guy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Nice boots on the old girl. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Been in the family since new. 1978, 1086, 20.8’s and 4275hrs 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick G. Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I only ever named two of my six tractors. My 1980 Tri-Stripe 1086 was “Good Girl” And I called my 1994 CIH 7220 “Cadillac” All the other poor critters were just their model numbers: 1456, 1456, 1066, 1466. But they were all great tractors. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augercreek Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 My 300U is called Bessie, daughter named her. My 504 is named Clive they met each other in our driveway and who knows what that might MEAN! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall1066 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, augercreek said: My 300U is called Bessie, daughter named her. My 504 is named Clive they met each other in our driveway and who knows what that might MEAN! A few months later, a Cub?! 😬🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cummings1486 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Doesn’t have a name but by far my favorite on our farm. 1967 1256. My grandfather and great uncle bought new in 69. S/N 7559. It’ll be the next one to be restored. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 My favorite machine overall is my 666 diesel, known as "Lucy". My favorite tractor that sees active farm use is my 1206. Referred to as "The 12" . I love this idea for a thread! 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Fan Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Hard question to answer, I will say this, not my 826. Not a knock on that model, just that since it doesn't move it hasn't worked it's way into my heart yet. The others; 1066 really should be my favorite, it just gets the work done. 756, I smile a lot every time use it! It was quite an undertaking for someone with my experience level! 856 is moving up fast! Hopefully get the clutch oiling problem figured out/fixed this year. It could become the favorite pretty easy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stronger800 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 No favorites here. They all just get slightly different love and respect for the things they do slightly better than the others. Even if it’s just as simple as one has bigger tires or is set narrower than the other. Deeper snow or mud, you take the 14 on 20.8’ over the one on 18.4’s, etc. No names either, other than the “New 10” (newest to us….better than ten years ago….with 1500 hr) (making it the “newest” tractor hour wise actually) Practically new…76 style. Oh and we do have “The Maxwell”, third one of the same name, as Maxxum was read off the hood by a guy that worked for us for a long time that had a slight bit of difficulty with reading comprehension. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryK Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Our late DAD'S 1971 1066 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 12 minutes ago, DT Fan said: Hard question to answer, I will say this, not my 826. Not a knock on that model, just that since it doesn't move it hasn't worked it's way into my heart yet. The others; 1066 really should be my favorite, it just gets the work done. 756, I smile a lot every time use it! It was quite an undertaking for someone with my experience level! 856 is moving up fast! Hopefully get the clutch oiling problem figured out/fixed this year. It could become the favorite pretty easy. Because we love pictures: 18 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKER 1 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Even though I’m retired now and this tractor is now a trailer queen, not the same tractor but the one we farmed with in the early 70s was and will always be the best tractor ever owned. I ran the snot out of it back in the day and loved every minute of it. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowaboy1965 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I'm with stronger I like them all. Depending on day or task at hand they all could be a favorite at any given time. My first tractor owned is my 400. It's been around longer than either the wife or kids. The 826 with better power steering and brakes is nice. The 560..... well I like hearing that old diesel run. Grandpa's 1st tractor the regular. And Uncle Claudes MM M5 all are rough compared to many here but I still like em anyway. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Minded Farmer Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Only named two of them. My 806 is Gasbuggy & the 2444 is Lil ALco. Mike 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IHandJDman Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I don't know if I can really choose between our 1456 and 1086. I like them both but usually choose the 1086 1st. Maybe that will change with some improvements made to the 1456. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65806 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 “The Cat” “Smokey” “Little Smokey” “The 9” ”The M” ”Muskie” “Killer” ”Babe the Blue Ox” Except for the 966 and the M every thing else was bought new by my family. I don’t really play favorites cuz I don’t want them to fight but overall I would say the old M is my favorite. That loader has lifted a million things for me since we bought it in 1972 and has never needed anything except a few batteries over the years. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billonthefarm Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Very tough question… The 1466 grand dad bought new My dads pride and joy, his 1206 The pullers. I do like BS open station 10’s So many choices! 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jass1660 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 “Old Yucky” as my son proclaimed when he was 4. Guess he preferred riding in the Magnums. Old yucky has been handed now to him as he’s 26 and both of his deceased grandfathers drove it for me. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dinan Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I’ll have to say that my favorite is the Hydro 86, as it’s my first purchase. Bought it Dec. of ‘99. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHhogfarmer Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Out of the 4166, 1206, and Cub that are my favorite IH’s, the 1948 Cub is the only tractor I have at this point. I figure from casting dates it was built about February of ‘48. Some neat things make it a favorite, we know all its history of owners, one being my great grandpa from the mid to late eighties until 2001. I have the original BOS for the tractors and 1963 woods mower. I also have the original operators manual for the Cub. We’ve had it at our place since August 2014. I’ve fixed oil leaks and installed a new wiring harness for FFA projects since then. I’ve also been fortunate enough to be on the same grounds as the factory they were built in (now Louisville airport) and the location of the dealership where in was sold new. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike newman Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 ...you have never lived unless you have worked ground with tracks.... ...tidying up a corner with the bush and bogs and the 91 series TD9 Mike 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
560Dennis Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 That’s the Super C ,I can still climb up and get in the seat. Amen ! 560D with three point is for a young man 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer john 8910 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 My favorites are mostly traded off and gone as the operation has changed over the years but I bought a 5088 a while back for hay work and just because I wanted an 88 around again. I still have a 39 H awaiting restoration that was bought new by my great grandfather. My uncle also has his 52 Chevy pickup that he plans to restore in his retirement. Although I could spend all day in an 88 series and be completely happy I sure like our 380 half track lol 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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