Mike333 5 #1 Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) So I am going to look at a 1966 1076. It is just a tractor,no attachments, and the owner says it has low compression. I know that this model was only made for one year. So I am just looking for some input from the pro's.How rare are they,and are they worth any money restored? Edited April 21, 2014 by Mike333 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,675 #2 Posted April 21, 2014 Only built one year because every model at the time got a new model number every year. The last digit is the model year - 6=1966. The 10 is the engine hp The 7=hydro transmission, 5=3-forward speeds, 6=6-forward speeds. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #3 Posted April 21, 2014 Since the engine has "low compression" and it is a hydro, it might be difficult to determine if the tranmission is good. Sure, it's a "one year model", but that doesn't make it rare. As far as a restoration goes, you probably won't get your time and money back, but then, after it's restored, you won't want to sell it anyway. The 1076 is a great looking tractor. If the price is right, go for it. Just my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike333 5 #4 Posted April 21, 2014 Thanks oldredrider, I think I'm gonna pick it up for a restore project, I'm just hoping the hydro trans is still good, I heard they can be expensive to fix,but it should be a fun restoration project, and my third wheel horse,the collection is growing.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
multihobbyguy 35 #5 Posted April 21, 2014 I think there is a special way to check the compression on a K-series Kohler. They have a compression release that makes it so you can't check the compression in the typical fashion. I believe you have to turn the engine backwards or something to that effect to check for compression. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #6 Posted April 21, 2014 Mike333, if you need a transmission, I have one that came out of a 1077....same transmission, 1 year newer. It came ou of a parts tractor, so I have no idea if it is good or bad. Just give me a PM if/when you are interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhmikel 14 #7 Posted February 4, 2016 Found a 66 1076 locally...cannot confirm it runs or Trans is good. Has blower and plow with it. Appears in gc...what might it be worth? Restoring??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,962 #8 Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) This is the second year of the Auto`s I had a 1075 one time did not like it because could not get the tranny to work right. And the drive belts are VERY hard to find. I hope yours turns out better If you get it. Gary B... CLICK ON PICK TO MAKE LARGER. Edited February 4, 2016 by T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites