6600 FORD

[LUKE ERPELDING]

I see the john deere dealer has a 6600 ford with a tiger side mount mower. It is a diesel how big of a tractor is this and does anyone know any thing about them.

 

[steamnjn23]

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[RodinNS]

70 PTO hp or 72 PTO hp if it's a Blue Power Special with the 268 engine. I believe it'll weigh about 6500# without ballast for a 2 wheel drive open station tractor.
It's a good solid tractor, but it doesn't hurt to watch the engine oil for coolant. Tractors of that vintage were somewhat known to have perforated cylinder walls if it hasn't been well maintained or hasn't had a new block already.
If it's got high hours you'd pay very close attention to the hydraulics, PTO and dual power depending on how that mower is lifted and driven. Front axle could also need attention.
Clutch and dual power are also things to check out carefully under some load while HOT...

Rod

 

[Buckeye Oliver collector]

Neighbor has one that he uses for hay. He's had it for 20 years or more. Good tractor in the time I've been around it. Probably my favorite Ford. He uses it on a 273 New Holland. Just about a perfect tractor for that size baler and a 16 ft. flatbed wagon. Not too big or small. I know of only one other in the area but there used to be a good number of them around here when they came out.

I'd be a little cautious on this one since it has a side mount mower on it. Just check for leaks and any transmission problems.