An immaculately restored tractor. One of many excellent restorations at the show this year.
Myself and No Tools agree that we don't ever remember seeing a parking brake like this one. As many little Fords that we've been around.
The arm that pushed on the pedals swiveled to apply equal tension on both brakes, even though they may be adjusted differently.
Whether Ford factory, or aftermarket it surely looked professionally built, with a spring loaded release in the handle.
I have seen 1, different than that one. Here is a picture. scroll down, the one on the right. The one on the left looks similar to the one you show....James
Hey All,
I took the 860 out for the first time after installing a new brush hog on it and ran into a little issue.
When I had the engine running, and in gear, while trying to engage the PTO with the lever, I could not get it to engage. When I move the PTO lever to the ON position, it would...
My three point had been working, but not perfectly. Had some bobbing but not real bad. My tactor has a front loader also and is working well. Slow but am told this vintage is slower. Just changed all the three reservoirs with the recommended hydraulic/transmission oils from Tractor...
Folks,
I am considering buying a JD 272 Finish mower. It is a 3 point hitch. My Jubilee has a adaptor on the small original PTO that will not allow the PTO drive shaft from the mower deck to be attached. I am considering changing out the Jubilee PTO small shaft with a new std size 1-3/8...
Hey all,
I recently purchased a well-maintained 1956 Ford 860 for my farm.
I have worked on motorcycles and old cars, but tractors are a new machine to me. I had a few questions for you guys, sorry if these are stupidly basic:
Does this thing take a specific octane gasoline, or is regular...
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