That the 1966 Model 110 was almost released with paint color changes? The Dreyfuss organization suggested to Deere the following changes in the finish, if they wish to distinguish the 1966 model from prior year models:
*Paint the grill, cowl, and implement attaching ears yellow.
*Use black letters in the John Deere decal.
*Chrome plate the lift and variator levers and the air intake screen on the starter/generator belt guard.
*Place a medalion on the grill.
Since no known paint changes have been released, at least to my knowledge, there were other changes that occurred:
1. A clutch over-ride device has been added to the clutch linkage. This makes braking faster at low engine speed, and variator adjustment easier.
2.A tapered, adjustable bearing for the pivot is used to reduce lost motion in the steering linkage. As wear occurs on the pivot, the play can be taken out by adjusting the cone bearing.
3. The geometry of the implement lift linkage has been improved so less effort is required to lift the implement.
4. Hydraulic lift has now been added as a factory option. The hydraulic lift option will provide finger tip control, and the system will lift any attachment which utilized the standard manual lift lever. It will not handle the loader. The hydraulic system is double acting and operates at a pressure of 700 psi and has a capacity of 1.6 gpm @ 3600 rpm engine speed. The hydraulic lift option was recommended for tractors that will have a lot of use with the 42 Blade, 36 Snowthrower, or rear mounted tillage tools.
5. "Variable Speed" has been added to the dash decal.
6. Hydraulic lift version 110's will be designated as a Model 110H.
As for attachments that year, not much was introduced, however, here is what I found:
*Air Pruning Equipment was introduced and made available for the use with the 110 Tractor equipped with the Model 20 Air Compressor. There were 3 models to choose from at the time, 2 for orchard or tree trimming use, and 1 hand pruning shear. These units were manufactured by:
Miller Robinson Company Los Angeles, California
*Two Electric Generators were also introduced that year, for standby and portable power. Both units mounted to the front of the 110's implement mounting ears, and ran off of the tractors engine drive pulley by a belt. The units included alternators of 1000 and 2000 watt capacity. These units were manufactured by:
Pioneer Gen-E-Motor Corp. Electric Generator Division Chicago, Illinois
