Thoughts on a 7600

[Brian in MA]

I'm possibly looking at a 7600 and I'm looking for thoughts from the group. It's an original machine with the normal wear and tear, but really clean. New tires, 10,000 hours plus or minus, one owner since new. It uses some oil, minor smoke, but pulls like an ox and runs like a top. I've never had a turbo machine before, nor have I bought a 10,000 hour machine before. If this has been maintained could I expect another couple thousand hours of decent service life with minor oil consumption or should I look the other way?

 

[FOMOCO Farmer]

If the tractor has been serviced and taken care of 10,000 hrs is not too high. However if it has done a lot of hard pulling, the motor might be ready for a refresh. Only drawback to a 7600 is the cooling capacity of the radidator. If you pull that tractor hard it will tend to overheat. Other than that it is a VERY good tractor. I have a 7000 and the neighbor has a 7600. Mine is wore slap dab out!

 

[Bern]

Agree with FOMOCO Farmer. Cooling capacity is minimal - any dirt in the radiator will cause it to overheat on a hard pull. If you don't believe it, compare a 7600 radiator with one from a 7700.

 

[RodinNS]

When they get to burning oil... you're dealing with an engine that could expire any time. That's not to say it won't do another 2K hours... but also not to say it won't melt down tomorrow, particularly if you overheat it.

Rod

 

[Fordfarmer]

Basically a 7000 with a better hydraulic system and available factory cab. Don't be afraid of a turboed engine. My 7000 has 13000+ hours (4700+ on a rebuild due to cavitation) and my 7600 has 7500+ hours. I agree with FOMOCO Farmer and Bern about the cooling. I just take some time every year before I do any tillage and really clean the radiator. They are a very efficient, reliable tractor. It's rare to see a 7000 or 7600 around here for less than $7500, and that would be no cab or dual power.

 

[Brian in MA]

Thanks for all the responses. This one has DP, no cab. I'll have to see how the stars align. He's looking at possibly trading this one in if he can swing a new one and I threw out the comment that I'd like a shot at possibly buying it if they low-ball him on the trade value. Honestly the new tires are what caught my attention knowing how much that costs these days. Is the hydraulic system on the 7600 the same as my 5600?

 

[sotxbill]

7600 probably has load monitor option on the hydraulics and th e 5600 usually did not