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Farmall 966 Specs ( 1971-1976 )

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Production

Description Row-Crop tractor / Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA / Original price was $18,000 in 1976
Manufacturer Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Total built 21,017

Engine

Engine type International Harvester 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dual dry elements
Bore/Stroke 4.30x4.75 inches (109 x 121 mm)
Coolant capacity 24 qts (22.7 L)
Description International Harvester D414 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 414 ci (6.8 L)
Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity 12 qts (11.4 L)
Power 91 hp (67.9 kW)
Rated RPM 2400 (early)
Drawbar (claimed) 84 hp (62.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 85.21 hp (63.5 kW)
PTO (claimed) 95 hp (70.8 kW)
PTO (tested) 100.80 hp (75.2 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc / dry disc
Description Four gears each provided in high, low, and reverse ranges. / The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a shift-on-the-move underdrive to the standard transmission. In any gear and range, the transmission can be shifted from direct drive (DD) to the slower TA speed by simply pulling the TA lever back. No clutching or stopping is needed. / The hydrostatic transmission option ended in 1973 when the Hydro 100 began production.
Gears 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity 90 qts (85.2 L)
Transmission Torque Amplifier
Type gear / two-speed power shift / hydrostatic
Description hydrostatic
Transmission type 8-speed gear / 16-speed two-speed power shift
Description hydrostatic
Transmission type 8-speed gear / 16-speed two-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning.
Description Power steering / Independent hydraulic dry disc brakes
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive

Capacity

Fuel 37 gal (140.0 L)
Hydraulic system 22.5 gal (85.2 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 22.5 gal (85.2 L)
Pressure 2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Pump flow 12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Steering flow 9 gpm (34.1 lpm)
Steering press. 1550 psi (106.9 bar)
Total flow 21 gpm (79.5 lpm)
Type open center
Valves 1 to 4

Hitch

Rear lift 5000 lbs (at 24 inches) (2268 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) 4400 lbs (1995 kg)
Rear Type II
Type IH Fast Hitch

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540/1000

Electrical

Batteries 2
Battery AH 172
Battery volts 6
Charging amps 32

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance 14 inches (35 cm)
Height (exhaust) 105 inches (266 cm)
Length 165 inches (419 cm)
Wheelbase 105 inches (266 cm)
Width 98 inches (248 cm)
Front tire 9.5L-15
Rear tire 18.4-34
Weight 11116 to 11700 pounds
Wheelbase 105 inches (266 cm)
Ag front 9.5L-15
Ag rear 18.4-34

966 Serial Numbers

1971 7101
1972 11815
1973 17794
1974 22526
1975 28119
1976 31772
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Clutch housing, left side

Farmall 966 Weight

Ballasted 13,500 lbs (6123 kg)
Operating 11,116 lbs (gear) (5042 kg)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1082

Description 2400rpm diesel gear/TA 2WDOctober 5 - 19, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1082 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1-Hi-TA used for power test. / Gear 3-Lo-TA used for pull test.
Fuel use 6.5 gal/hour (24.6 l/hour) / 5.9 gal/hour (22.3 l/hour) / 6.4 gal/hour (24.2 l/hour)
Max power 80.4 hp (60.0 kW)
Max pull 10,041 lbs (4554 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 96.04 hp (71.6 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 93.5 hp (69.7 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1095

Description Diesel hydrostatic 2WDApril 28 - May 12, 1972Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1095 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5.4 MPH used for power test. / Gear 2.77 MPH used for pull test.
Fuel use 7.2 gal/hour (27.3 l/hour) / 6.4 gal/hour (24.2 l/hour) / 7.1 gal/hour (26.9 l/hour)
Max power 68.08 hp (50.8 kW)
Max pull 8,909 lbs (4041 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 91.38 hp (68.1 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 88.29 hp (65.8 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1123

Description 2600rpm diesel gear/TA 2WDApril 20 - May 17, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1123 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1-Hi-TA used for power test. / Gear 3-Lo-TA used for pull test.
Fuel use 6.9 gal/hour (26.1 l/hour) / 6.5 gal/hour (24.6 l/hour) / 6.9 gal/hour (26.1 l/hour)
Max power 85.21 hp (63.5 kW)
Max pull 10,036 lbs (4552 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 100.80 hp (75.2 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 101.52 hp (75.7 kW)

References

Description International Tractor Range published in 1973, by International Harvester / Buyer's Guide published in 1976, by International Harvester / Farm Equipment Reference Catalog published in 1971, by International Harvester

Speeds

Description With 18.4-34 rear tires. / With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Tractor Tests

Description NTTL 1082: 2400rpm diesel gear/TA 2WD / NTTL 1095: diesel hydrostatic 2WD / NTTL 1123: 2600rpm diesel gear/TA 2WD