Was wondering what the production changes were made thru the years of the 86 series tractors. I was fortunate enough to be able to drive a 1586, 1486 with FWA, 1086 and a 986. I recall there was a hydraulic change from open to closed center at one point and I want to say the closed center you do not want.
The 1486 FWA had a Elwood FWA. If my memory is correct this looked like it had a large ball bearing on each side where the wheel rotated for steering. I believe it was engaged by an electromagnetic clutch. I believe they did not turn very short and you can no longer get parts for the FWA and components anymore.
There was also another brand of FWA you could get with the 86 series tractor. Who makes them and are parts also available?
I would like to be educated more on on the differences these tractors went thru the years of production and also the FWA's that were available.
Thanks
The 1486 FWA had a Elwood FWA. If my memory is correct this looked like it had a large ball bearing on each side where the wheel rotated for steering. I believe it was engaged by an electromagnetic clutch. I believe they did not turn very short and you can no longer get parts for the FWA and components anymore.
There was also another brand of FWA you could get with the 86 series tractor. Who makes them and are parts also available?
I would like to be educated more on on the differences these tractors went thru the years of production and also the FWA's that were available.
Thanks