60 Series Tractors How good are they?

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   I have a freind of mine who has a small farming operation and is looking for a good used tractor in the 70 to 90 HP class, preferably w/front wheel assist. He knew I farmed with Allis and was wondering how good the later model A/C 60 or 80 series tractor were. Newest one I had was a 7050 which was OK but I don'thave any experience with the next series. I told him that this site was probably the best there is for honest opinions on them. So how good are the 60 or 80 series? Strong points and weak points?
Any information will be greatly appreciated,
Ron

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Ron(MN) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Location: Le Sueur MN Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ron(MN) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 60 Series Tractors How good are they? Posted: 20 Jul 2010 at 9:52pm
	I have a freind of mine who has a small farming operation and is looking for a good used tractor in the 70 to 90 HP class, preferably w/front wheel assist. He knew I farmed with Allis and was wondering how good the later model A/C 60 or 80 series tractor were. Newest one I had was a 7050 which was OK but I don'thave any experience with the next series. I told him that this site was probably the best there is for honest opinions on them. So how good are the 60 or 80 series? Strong points and weak points? Any information will be greatly appreciated, Ron

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AllisFreak MN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Location: Minnesota Points: 1553	Post Options Post Reply Quote AllisFreak MN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jul 2010 at 10:08pm
	Hey Ron from MN. I have a 6060 2WD and am happy with it for the most part. I dont like the fact that it has a thrust bearing kit that had to be dealer installed as an afterthought although mine seems to be holding up well. The reverse gear in high range is way to fast for anything useful and low range is too slow except for snowblowing applications where it is actually pretty good. It is also cold blooded as far as starting when the temp gets into the +40's or below. Plug it in for a half hour and she'll fire right up though. I believe the 6070's and later 6080's had higher compression for better starting and a manifold heater also. The 6070's and 6080's also had a third range selection which is very helpful with the reverse problem. Don't get me wrong, overall I love my 6060, excellent power and fuel economy, just stating the facts.
	'49 A-C WD, '51 A-C WD, '63 A-C D17 Series III, 1968 A-C One-Seventy, '82 A-C 6060, '75 A-C 7040, A-C #3 sickle mower, 2 A-C 701 wagons, '78 Gleaner M2

DSeries4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Points: 7379	Post Options Post Reply Quote DSeries4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jul 2010 at 10:48pm
	I've got a 1985 6080 2wd that has been great. Efficient and has power when you need it, easy to manuever. Mine has the ether injector and manifold heater (do not use both at the same time!), so starting in the winter is not a big problem. The synchromesh transmission is nice but I find 4 middle too slow and 1 high too fast - wish there was a gear between them. By 1985, all of the (few) bugs were worked out in production. The only problem is trying to find a really nice one!

Charlie175 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Shenandoah, VA Points: 6358	Post Options Post Reply Quote Charlie175 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jul 2010 at 5:54am
	We had minor issues with our 6060, The PTO would not engage so we had to pull the lever to find it was bent and not engaging all the way, I think this is a common issue. Fuel pump was rebuilt a few years back as the O rings deteriorated. It is very cold blooded and I agree about reverse, but otherwise it has been a good tractor since new. I worked on a farm that had a 6080 and that was a good tractor also, very good power and better gear choices. We had to rebuild the hydraulic pump twice.
	Charlie '48 B, '51 CA, '56 WD45 '61 D17, '63 D12, '65 D10 , '68 One-Ninety XTD

Mark_SE/CO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark_SE/CO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jul 2010 at 8:29am
	Been running a 1983 2wd 6080 for about 6 years now. Great utility tractor, good power, great fuel economy. If u are going to use it for pulling it need as much weight as u can stack on it mine seems to be a bit to light to real hook down good but hardest pull is a ditch A so not an issue for me. Be ready to rebuild injector pump if it hasnt been done already. If the money is there i would definatly move up to 8010/8030 with powershift. Not as manuverable but better for tillage and comfortable. Mark

AllisFreak MN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Location: Minnesota Points: 1553	Post Options Post Reply Quote AllisFreak MN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2010 at 3:31pm
	Any idea how many hours the Roosa Master pump is good for before needing a rebuild?
	'49 A-C WD, '51 A-C WD, '63 A-C D17 Series III, 1968 A-C One-Seventy, '82 A-C 6060, '75 A-C 7040, A-C #3 sickle mower, 2 A-C 701 wagons, '78 Gleaner M2

michaelwis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Wi Points: 8765	Post Options Post Reply Quote michaelwis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2010 at 4:10pm
	*had a 6060 for 20 plus years ..had the front bearing kit installed so crank wouldnt move .. couldnt get more than a gallon of fuel per hour thru it ...*
	WD WD45 DIESEL D 14 D-15 SERIES 2 190XT TERRA TIGER ac allcrop 60 GLEANER F 6060 7040.and attachments for all Proud to be an active farmer