Farmall 706

The Farmall 706 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 291 ci 4.8 L engine. The rated power output is 89 hp 66.4 kW. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 7530 to 9160 pounds.

Engine Power
89 hp 66.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
33 gal (gas/diesel) 124.9 L
Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
7530 to 9160 pounds

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Overview

Farmall 706 tractor photo
1963 - 1967 Row-Crop tractor
1963 - 1967
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built
45,053
Original price was $6,100 in 1967
The 706 was available with a new Torque Amplifier design that prevented free-wheeling when going downhill. An over-center hand clutch was an option, usually found on Wheatland (standard tread) models. The 706 was available with either the Fast Hitch or a standard 3-point hitch. The PTO featured both 540 and 1000 RPM shafts, both of which turned while in use.
Variants
Farmall 706
row-crop
IH 706
standard-tread
IH 2706
industrial
706 Hi-Clear
high-crop
Farmall 706 Power
Engine (gross)
89 hp 66.4 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
65 hp 48.5 kW
PTO (claimed)
73.5 hp 54.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)
67.46 hp 50.3 kW
PTO (tested)
76.56 hp 57.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic dry double disc brakes
Cab optional, A/C available starting in 1966
Capacity
Fuel
33 gal (gas/diesel) 124.9 L
39 gal (LP gas) 147.6 L
Hydraulic system
17 gal 64.3 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
17 gal 64.3 L
Valves
1 or 2
Pump flow
12 gpm 45.4 lpm
17 gpm (optional) 64.3 lpm
3 gpm (PTO pump) 11.4 lpm
Steering flow
9 gpm 34.1 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
2
Type
IH Fast Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
1000
Engine RPM
540@2100
1000@2100
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase
97.5 inches 247 cm
4WD Wheelbase
94.75 inches 240 cm
Weight
7530 to 9160 pounds
Front tire
6.50-16
Rear tire
15.5-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
11 inches 27 cm
Width
7.5 inches 19 cm
RPM
1055
Speed
3,038 ft/min 925.98 meters/min
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging amps
25 (generator)
32 (alternator)
Batteries
1 (gas)
2 (diesel)
Battery volts
12 (gas)
6 (diesel)
Battery AH
60 (gas/LP)
130 (diesel)
References
706 references literature
Farm Loaders published in 1965, by International Harvester
Farm Loaders published in 1970, by International Harvester
706 - 806 Farmall Tractors published by International Harvester
New McCormick Farmall 706 Tractor published in 1963, by International Harvester
Operator's Manual McCormick Farmall and International 706 Tractors (1014498R3) published in 1965

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 4.6L 6-cyl diesel
International Harvester 5.1L 6-cyl diesel
International Harvester 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline
Interntional Harvester 4.8L 6-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 282 ci / 4.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer
International Harvester D282
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The 282 was the original diesel available for the 706. It was later replaced by the German-built 310 diesel.
Displacement
282 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke
3.6875x4.3906 inches 94 x 112 mm
Power (gross)
89 hp 66.4 kW
Air cleaner
dual stage dry
Rated RPM
2300
Idle RPM
900-2300
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
21.5 qts 20.3 L
Intake valve clearance
0.027 inches*Hot 0.686 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.027 inches*Hot 0.686 mm
Oil capacity
9 qts 8.5 L
Farmall 706 Engine
Farmall 706 engine image

Engine Detail — 310 ci / 5.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer
International Harvester D310
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The 310 replaced the 282 diesel in November 1966, serial number 37237.
Displacement
310 ci 5.1 L
Bore/Stroke
3.875x4.375 inches 98 x 111 mm
Air cleaner
dual stage dry
Rated RPM
2300
Starter volts
12

Engine Detail — 263 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
International Harvester C263
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The 263 was also available as an LP gas engine.
Displacement
263 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke
3.5625x4.3906 inches 90 x 112 mm
Power (gross)
89 hp 66.4 kW
Air cleaner
dual stage dry
Rated RPM
2300
Idle RPM
900-2300
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
20.5 qts (gas) 19.4 L
21 qts (LP gas) 19.9 L
Sparkplug gap
0.023 inches (gas) 0.584 mm
0.015 inches (LP) 0.381 mm
Point gap
0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance
0.027 inches (hot) 0.686 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.027 inches (hot) 0.686 mm
Oil capacity
9 qts 8.5 L

Engine Detail — 291 ci / 4.8 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Interntional Harvester C291
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The 291 was also available as an LP gas engine.
Displacement
291 ci 4.8 L
Bore/Stroke
3.75x4.39 inches 95 x 112 mm
Compression
7.5:1
Rated RPM
2300

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed
16-speed

Transmission — sliding gear

Transmission
sliding gear
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
12-inch dry disc
Oil capacity
68 qts 64.4 L
Oil type
IH Hy-Tran
The 706 transmission is controlled by means of two levers. A range lever selects high, low, reverse range, or neutral. A separate speed lever selects one of four speeds. The tractor must be stopped, and the clutch used, to change range or speed gears.
With 15.5-38 rear tires.
706 sliding gear  speeds
IH Hy-Tran

Transmission — Torque Amplifier

Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch
12-inch dry disc
Oil capacity
68 qts 64.4 L
Oil type
IH Hy-Tran
The Torque Amplifier (TA) provides a hydraulically-actuted under-drive that may be shifted, on the move, with any range and speed selection in the main transmission. Using the TA does not require the clutch or stopping the tractor. With the lever in the forward position, the TA is disengaged and the transmission is in direct drive. To slow the tractor (increasing pulling power) the TA lever should be pulled smoothly and quickly to the rear, engaging the TA. To disengage the TA and return to direct-drive, the TA should be moved forward, with a slight pause at the center position of the lever.
With 15.5-38 rear tires.
706 Torque Amplifier  speeds
IH Hy-Tran

Dimensions

Farmall 706 Tires
2WD Ag front
6.50-16
4WD Ag front
11.2-24
Ag rear
15.5-38
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
97.5 inches 247 cm
4WD Wheelbase
94.75 inches 240 cm
2WD Length
157 inches 398 cm
4WD Length
161 inches 408 cm
Width
92 inches (min) 233 cm
110 inches (max) 279 cm
2WD Height (steering wheel)
80 inches 203 cm
4WD Height (steering wheel)
81.5 inches 207 cm
Ground clearance
17 inches 43 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle)
21 inches 53 cm
2WD Clearance (drawbar)
13 inches 33 cm
Front tread
8/16 inches 20/40 cm (tricycle)
Front tread
50 to 74 inches 127 to 187 cm
Front tread
56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm
Rear tread
56 to 94 inches 142 to 238 cm
Rear tread
56 to 96 inches 142 to 243 cm (PAVT)
Farmall 706 Weight
Shipping
7,530 lbs (gas) 3415 kg
7,780 lbs (diesel) 3529 kg
Operating
8,285 lbs (263 gas) 3758 kg
8,530 lbs (282 diesel) 3869 kg
8,700 lbs (291 gas) 3946 kg
9,160 lbs (310 diesel) 4154 kg
Ballasted
10,710 lbs 4858 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 856: 282 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD
NTTL 858: 263 gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD
NTTL 955: 310 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD
NTTL 956: 291 LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD
NTTL 957: 291 gas Torque Amplifier 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 856
282 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD October 21 - November 8, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 856 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
72.42 hp 54.0 kW
Fuel use
5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
67.26 hp 50.2 kW
Fuel use
5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
65.12 hp 48.6 kW
Fuel use
5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Gear 2-High-TA used for power test.
Max pull
8,026 lbs 3640 kg
Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 858
263 gasoline Torque Amplifier 2WD October 30 - November 20, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 858 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
73.82 hp 55.0 kW
Fuel use
5.7 gal/hour 21.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
68.77 hp 51.3 kW
Fuel use
5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
66.18 hp 49.4 kW
Fuel use
5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour
Gear 2-High-TA used for power test.
Max pull
7,976 lbs 3617 kg
Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 955
310 diesel Torque Amplifier 2WD November 14 - 28, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 955 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
76.09 hp 56.7 kW
Fuel use
5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
71.84 hp 53.6 kW
Fuel use
4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
67.46 hp 50.3 kW
Fuel use
5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Gear 1-High-Direct used for power test.
Max pull
8,416 lbs 3817 kg
Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 956
291 LP gas Torque Amplifier 2WD November 14 - 28, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 956 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
76.3 hp 56.9 kW
Fuel use
8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
70.98 hp 52.9 kW
Fuel use
7.6 gal/hour 28.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
66.53 hp 49.6 kW
Fuel use
8.3 gal/hour 31.4 l/hour
Gear 1-High-Direct used for power test.
Max pull
8,387 lbs 3804 kg
Gear 3-Lo-TA used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 957
291 gas Torque Amplifier 2WD November 16 - 28, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 957 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
76.56 hp 57.1 kW
Fuel use
6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
71.8 hp 53.5 kW
Fuel use
5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
65.67 hp 49.0 kW
Fuel use
6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Gear 1-High-DD used for power test.
Max pull
8,387 lbs 3804 kg
Gear 3-Low-TA used for pull test.

Photos

Wide-front Farmall 706 baling hay

Wide-front Farmall 706 baling hay

Tricycle-front Farmall 706 tractor

Tricycle-front Farmall 706 tractor

Farmall 706 with LP-gas engine.

Farmall 706 with LP-gas engine.

Farmall 706 with LP-gas engine.

Farmall 706 with LP-gas engine.