Adam Bish 34 #1 Posted August 13, 2016 Can anyone here tell me what the first model of tractor that came from the factory with an 8 speed transmission? Thank-you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,199 #2 Posted August 13, 2016 According to the list I'm looking at it was the 1067 and 1267. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 50,997 #3 Posted August 13, 2016 They were called a six speed at the time, but I understand another manufacturer was already using that term so began using the term eight speed instead. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Bish 34 #4 Posted August 13, 2016 Anyone know what the smallest model was to get an 8 speed from the factory? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,559 #5 Posted August 13, 2016 My 1267 Skonk WHOOMBAH!!!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,199 #6 Posted August 13, 2016 24 minutes ago, Adam Bish said: Anyone know what the smallest model was to get an 8 speed from the factory? Horsepower wise I'd say the 76 and 77 B-60 which was 7hp. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #7 Posted August 13, 2016 1967 867........8 SPEED 8 HORSE POWER....?????? jUST A SHOT IN THE DARK.....AND IM NOT THAT GOOD A SHOT.... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,199 #8 Posted August 14, 2016 Yea, we just discussed that. The 867 isn't on my list but they exist. You're a better shot than you give yourself credit for Howard. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,182 #9 Posted August 14, 2016 37 minutes ago, Racinbob said: The 867 isn't on my list but they exist Hey look there's one now! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Bish 34 #10 Posted August 14, 2016 thanks for all the help fellas. i am a deere collector. i have always wanted to build/restore a WH, because i like the color red, and mainly because they were built close to where i live. thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,829 #11 Posted August 14, 2016 Adam Bish You will like it here. Lots of info. Mike nice WHOOMBAH!!!! 17 hours ago, squonk said: My 1267 Skonk WHOOMBAH!!!! Mike nice WHOOMBAH!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,427 #12 Posted August 14, 2016 2 hours ago, Adam Bish said: i am a deere collector. Be careful, you know the saying Collecting tractors is like eating watermelon, you save the red and throw away the green. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #13 Posted August 14, 2016 I've copied this from somewhere, most likely here. Sorry I can't provide credit... "1967 saw the emergence of the "six speed" tractors. A Hi-Lo range was added the "Uni-Drive" transaxle to obtain six speeds forward and two reverse speeds. The new six speed tractors were the 867, 1067, and the1267." Plus this: "1257 has the bevel gear differential, which is often considered to be the weakest of all." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #14 Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) 21 hours ago, Racinbob said: Yea, we just discussed that. The 867 isn't on my list but they exist. You're a better shot than you give yourself credit for Howard. My shot wasnt really a shot......i have been looking for an 867 for about 3 months now...... Bud Andews ( thank-you Bud ) gave me a lead......Just so happens they are good friends...He knew of an 867 near the lakes,,,, and I am 8 hours south,,,,,,,Looks like i will be a proud new owner in about 5 or 6 weeks.....as schedules and work permit... So,,,,,Racin Bob.....i may have been cheating.....on what i knew........But what is kinna funny is.....How everyone did not see it in the History Books......So i now wunder.... was it a last minnute model that they added to the fleet....To many 8 speeds in inventory,,,,,and a new model is born???? You guys may be on to something............ But !!!!!!!!!!!!! There is be some rear view mirror shots....Road trip info as it unfolds..... Howard 857 Horse in Va Edited August 14, 2016 by 857 horse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 50,997 #15 Posted August 14, 2016 1 hour ago, 857 horse said: So i now wunder.... was it a last minnute model that they added to the fleet....To many 8 speeds in inventory,,,,,and a new model is born???? Howard, that may be the case; or they had a bunch of short frames in inventory and used them up with the transmissions they had on hand. Seems they did quite a bit of that over the years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckshot1 8 #16 Posted August 16, 2016 All though its not factory original, I put one in my 656. Had to do a little modification in the shift lever area. for the hi-low lever and re-work the main trans gear shift lever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #17 Posted September 2, 2016 867 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Bish 34 #18 Posted September 3, 2016 On 9/2/2016 at 10:21 AM, RedRanger said: 867 looks to be mostly original? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #19 Posted September 5, 2016 On 9/3/2016 at 10:18 AM, Adam Bish said: looks to be mostly original? Except the deck and seat cover. yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #20 Posted September 6, 2016 not disputing the 867 but never heard of model,the857 yes,but the 867 is a new one to me,but ive been wrong before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,804 #21 Posted September 6, 2016 1 hour ago, can whlvr said: not disputing the 867 but never heard of model,the857 yes,but the 867 is a new one to me,but ive been wrong before What do they say Don, "the proof is in the pudding". I'm not sure what that means, but the proof is in the owners manual. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,182 #22 Posted September 6, 2016 10 hours ago, can whlvr said: not disputing the 867 but never heard of model In 1967 none of the six speed models had numbers on the body, they just had "six speed" on the hood. The ID tag on the dash how ever had the model number on it. T 867 is the model number on my ID tag. This forum is great! We all get a chance to learn from each other. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,440 #23 Posted September 6, 2016 On 8/14/2016 at 2:31 PM, 953 nut said: Howard, that may be the case; or they had a bunch of short frames in inventory and used them up with the transmissions they had on hand. Seems they did quite a bit of that over the years. Using the few recorded serial numbers we have thought it would be interesting to see when they were built. Not very accurate but possibly shows a trend. Model Lowest sn Highest sn 857 266307 1257 271518 1077 277830 L157 280915 L107 281598 1057 285055 657 286009 1067 288721 607 290183 1077 291998 607 296338 1277 302095 RE-67 309789 657 317564 1257 343635 1057 355372 1277 363188 L157 364144 867 364882 1267 367508 857 372875 L107 379075 1267 380578 1067 380818 867 381200 Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,559 #24 Posted September 6, 2016 My ser plate is well worn but it says 367640 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2horses 287 #25 Posted September 7, 2016 I guess this is a really fine point and I thought some other would have chimed in, but the 6 speeds are not the same as the 8 speeds in that the six speed's brake drum runs on the second intermediate (mushroom) gear and the eight speed's brake drum will be found on the first intermediate shaft. Just sayin' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites