Wanting my first combine

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hi! I am looking to purchase my first and probally only combine, have always wanted one and im 25 now and want to get one before life gets to busy, combine should slow things down! anyways always wanted to hobby farm, have lots of tractors and trucks, love anything with an old engine and anything made when people worked for what they believe in, im looking at a john deere 45, 55 or 95, 2 row corn head is what im going for to match my 2-30 jd corn planter, I need as much info as I can get I know everyone on here is more than helpful! I am a mechanic by trade so working on things isn't an issue at all, Give me your thoughts and maybe some direction to look! I havnt found one yet in decent shape so even if you know where one is that would be greatly appricietated! thanks again!
 
Since you're 'only' 25,you have lots of time....If you want a 2 row machine,you will need to go with 38" rows,as 2x30 isnt wide enough for the machine to pass through.The ONLY 2x30" head I ever saw was on a JD 40.For 30" you need a min 3 row head to allow the combine through without running over corn.Also,at your'young' age,you will probably want to expand(probably sooner than later),so look at a 55/3 row or a 95/4 row.I started with a 45/3row.it was SLOW as cold molasses.I'm currently running a 95 squareback/4 row.Love it!
 
I would suggest that you pick a newer model, something they still sell parts for. Also, set down with the local farmers at their coffee spot and get to know them, their likely very friendly, knowlegeable, and willing to help put you in the seat. They may even know of a machine locally that would/could be just what you're looking for.
 
Have a Hi-Lo 45 round back with 10 foot straight cut and power steering stored inside and a two row wide corn head stored outside. South East North Dakota
 
On old small combines Gleanors are generally considered to be the most "mechanic friendly" they made a K model in late 70s early 80s that are pretty modern with a cab (trust me you do not want an open air combine). I have seens these advertised as low as $1500 for box and heads. Find an old Alis Chalmers dealer in your area to see if can get parts.
 
Just depends on what your looking for. When I bought mine I looked more at condition of machine and maintenance of previous owner and I bought a Gleaner K2, with VERY good tires. Because of heavy rains in harvest season good tires come in very handy. I would make certain you get a combine with very good tires. Because we are small, we preferred gas over diesel. General Motors 250 cubic inch engines on Gleaners are still easy to get parts for. Just a few suggestions good luck on finding you a good combine.
 
I can't speak for corn at all I never combined it. One thing to for sure consider is parts availability and this can vary some on location. Here Gleaner is easy to get parts for fast. Fast parts availability is very important at harvest. I also like the Gleaners because they are easy to work on which sure speeds things up and is less work. We all have our own preference in brand though.
 
If you want to run corn, I would pass on the 45. It didnt handle corn yields well in the early 70s, and hopefully we yield a lot more corn now....

Paul
 
Central missouri, prefer john combine because im 10 mins from jd dealer, but i do love all brands, ive farmalls, jds, oliver, and and AC wd 45 diesel
 
Don't mess around, for the money a Good L/L2/M/M2 are easy to find and parts machines are plentiful yet in most areas. That's if you are looking to expand in the near future. Great machines.
 
Don't mess around, for the money a Good L/L2/M/M2 are easy to find and parts machines are plentiful yet in most areas. That's if you are looking to expand in the near future. Great machines.
 

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