What Are the Differences in an International 66 & 86 Series Pedal Tractor?

Background

• The name International Harvester has been synonymous with farm equipment for more than a century, when two successful companies ̵1; McCormick Harvesting Machines and Deering Harvester Company ̵1; merged to form a larger organization. The company̵7;s Farmall tractor was the first to incorporate the classic tricycle-style design, which was adapted and refined into the subsequent 66 and 86 lines.

66 Line

• In 1971, the IH 66 series made its bow with several models that sported a streamlined new grille and robust engines including turbocharged and V8-powered options. The pedal version, of course, is powered only by its young rider; but the toy tractor retains the bright red color, with the 404 model sporting a matching red seat. The ̶0;International̶1; decal appears in a black rectangle across a white background on the side of the pedal tractor̵7;s front

86 Line

• The International Harvester 86 series, known as the ProAg line, launched in 1976 with much fanfare over what Toy Tractor Times calls a ̶0;totally new look in farming.̶1; The six original models of the 86 line retained many of the 66 series̵7; best features, including the grille, engine and drive train. But its completely new cab area, known as the Control Center, was designed ergonomically to provide comfort and efficiency for the operator. With the 86 line, electronics joined the IH tractor configuration, with a dash-mounted control box delivering readouts of engine RPM, travel speed and more. The pedal version of the basic 86 tractor has a black plastic seat and a black steering wheel; the International decal also differs in appearance compared to the 66 version.

Acquiring IH Pedal Tractors

• Independent dealers sell International Harvester and other brands of pedal tractors, accessories and replacement parts, often through Internet sites and online auctions. Pricing guides like WorthPoint let collectors and dealers assess real-time value. In 2003, Farm Collector profiled Elmer Duellman, a Wisconsin collector whose stock ran to about 200 pedal tractors. He noted that he had more International Harvester pedal tractors than any other brand. ̶0;Not for any particular reason,̶1; he told Farm Collector. ̶0;It just happened.̶1;