Farmall 856 Tractor: A New Addition to the Farm?

I'm going to look at a Farmall 856 Custom today. Will it be a new addition to the farm?

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[lh]

Nothings more fun than feeding the hobby with an item you can use and enjoy! Congratulations on your new acquisition!

[Dummasstconstruction]

I bet Millard is excited to see someone buy his tractor who will restore and use it and be as proud of it as he once was. Love to see it Pete!!

[turnertruckandtractor]

So nice to see a good transaction between a good seller and a good buyer. That tractor came from a good home and is going to a good home.

[carolynspangler]

Good for you Pete. Hope you teach Millard how to watch you make hay with his old tractor. You could tell he was very proud of the condition he had kept it in all those years.

[newhopehomestead]

Pete, I wish you could see the grin on my face while watching this video. I grew up on a dairy farm, but it “wasn’t my thing” in my teens and twenties. I married a city boy who has never experienced country life and had no desire for it. As I aged and my eyes were opened more and more to this deteriorating country, I began to long for that rural, simple life again. Finally, my husband’s eyes were opened 31/2 years ago (😉) and we started homesteading on our minuscule 2 acres. We aren’t in a position to purchase more land yet, but we are at least on the same page now, and hope to purchase at least 20 acres in the future. We are in our late forties now, so hopefully we will make that jump soon.
Pete, you’re channel is so incredible. You and your family bring me so much joy, real joy. May God continue to bless you. Congrats on your new addition. 🚜

[jacksanders]

Glad that tractor found you, i think it deserved its new life.

[robertjackson]

Pete: I'm the guy who worked for IH and sold the 990 mower conditioner that we demonstrated with an 856D, a company owned tractor turned up to around 140hp. The custom came out during my time with the company. Absolutely thrilled that you found one in fantastic original condition-they're rare. Looking forward to your restoration. Thanks for the great videos!

[autodidactin]

Your happiness in obtaining this new addition for your hobby was radiating right through the screen. 👏🏻

[paynefulrunner]

My mom lived in Cattaraugus county (married my dad and moved to North Carolina) and the couple of times we got to visit Delevan, I was always amazed at just how beautiful the land was there. Thanks for the glimpse of NY countryside. Love your channel!

[mikeraftis]

I still have my Grandfathers 856 Custom. Still runs like new.

[Rustice]

I was all smiles watching this video, once you worked that TA I knew it was coming home with you! That 856 is a sweet sounding and sweet looking machine, good for you Pete!

[MrHowieZ]

Thats one of those tractors you get a good feeling about. That feller is selling you his right arm .

[JohnnyRizon]

Always exciting to add a new member to the herd

Hope she's a diamond for you! We love you're videos and have been watching from the beginning - Danvers Ma

[davehalst]

The previous owner will be happy that you’ve brought this tractor especially after owning it for so long. Looking forward to watching your restoration videos.

[tzyijiang]

The McCormick Co. should fund you and farmers like you who restore and keep the Farmall machines working.

[chrisvrp]

Nice work Pete, it would be great to see all of your 56 series fully restored and painted one day. I know the 656 is a 'daily driver' but that would look so cool in your barn. Even better would be to see you, your Dad and Henry all out on the field together, each with his own 56! Looking forward to the restoration.

[MasterGrenadier]

I’m 40 now and I started driving a 300 Farmall when I was 7. Then a M Farmall, 1466 turbo, 1486 and 7130. Last large tractor farming was a JD 8400. Cut hay and baked with a 2294. Raked with a Ford 8N. Loaded hay with a 560 rice special. Rolled the 560 but was spared by the home made canopy but landed on old plexiglass from when it was used to feed hay in the rain. Found myself staring up at the rear tire rotating above my head. It bent the floor of the tractor in the rear. No 3 point on the 560. Had a PTO.

[jospike]

Congrats on your new baby Pete....as a boy who grew up on a farm in Zululand, South Africa, I identify with your passion and excitement for machines from your youth. Thanks also for sharing your farming journey with us....

[djoe]

Now you going to have to add anothers stall to the pole red heard keeps growing!

[scuttlebuttz]

She sure is going to be beautiful after you get her all dolled up, Pete! 🚜 😁 It probably makes the seller extremely satisfied to know his baby is going to be well cared for & appreciated. 🤗