Dave H (MI)
Well-known Member
Several machines under consideration, finding the time to go look at all of them is going to be a problem. I have, first of all, what looks like an older JD 4400 with corn head. Then an IH 1460 with flex head, a second IH 1460 with corn head, an IH 1660 with no heads, and a Gleaner R50 looking a little weathered and no heads. All of the IH machines look in excellent condition with the 1660 looking best of the lot. Next machine available, my personal favorite just because I love the way they look...a Gleaner F3 with corn head but the guy wants an arm and a leg for it. Last combine I have found? Well I was hauling a trailer with a gravity wagon on it up from Ohio yesterday and came up a hill and there sitting on an embankment above the road was a Gleaner R52 for sale. I was drenched in sweat, tired and, worst of all, late for dinner so I did not stop. I muttered "whoa, that is really sweet!" and my daughter said right away that I should buy that one. Has kind of a Star Trek thing going on with that cab design. Really nice looking combine. I could see myself in one of those in a few years. I have looked into all of the machines. they all are around 4000 hours or less except the JD. Some have had chains replaced inside. I am sure they have all had belts replaced. One said he replaced the ?????? floor (can't read my own notes!). I guess I need to get on the phone and make some appointments to see them. Ought to be fun to coordinate 6-7 guys in as many counties to be available at the same time. Anyone favor any of these machines in particular let me know. Still have a couple months before my corn matures so...I'm not getting nervous...no...not at all...