I've been looking at a F2 and was just wondering how well it would do in 180-200 bpa corn with a 4-30 header. Would I have to not use the whole head and just use two rows?
Thanks,
StrongsOlivers
 
it will handle it but SLOW . also , bin capacity is limited , but could add extensions. my F3 will hold about 105 bu. of corn per hopper. just depends on how many acres you have to do. also do you have haul away help? just my 2 cents worth.
 
if you like the combine , go for it. most F2 can be bought very reasonable and parts aren't to hard to come by. we have use salvage or aftermarket parts to keep us running
 
with a good set of rasp bars and the rest of the machine in good condition it will shell and separate it alright but it may max the clean grain elevator out if you get to pushing it too hard, as stated the bin will fill up quick,neighbors boys had one and they would run it as fast as the 4 head could snap it in 150 plus corn, only thing the clean grain elevator would overload,they got a mechanic that they said had an alcohol problem and wouldn't show up for work like he suppose too, but was one of the best gleaner combine mechanic around at that time,he made some changes to it and they claimed it would take all the engine could handle
 
What everyone else has said. Good machine, it will do the job, but remember, these were not designed to harvest todays yeilds at yesterdays ground speed. There is a speed up kit for the clean grain elevator that may help some.

Ben
 
You"ll be in first gear, but the variable speed lets you adjust on the go. Ranges do overlap a bit.
 
I ran 4-38 for a lot of years in somewhat poorer corn, 150bu average.

It works fine, it will do well with a 4-30 head. You won't set any speed records, but it will work fine.

Your big issue will be the grain tank size - likely be unloading on both ends of the field, that really slows down the operation to have to unfold and unload twice a round, thrn manage hauling wagons from and to both ends.

But I'm running into the same issue with an M3 and 6-30 head this year, unloading on both ends, slows a person way down.

Paul
 
That is not an out of line starting price. If you are in small farm, dairy, small places yet area, that might be low.

If you are in mega farm area, would be hard to get $1000 for it....

I forget if you said, diesel is better, gas gets thrirsty and more tinkering, they tend to be worth less......

Beans I had to drive slow when they were tough a few times. Actually in corn I don't think I ever left 2nd gear, tended to be on the slowest end of 2nd, but didnt have to drop to first.

My F held maybe 80 bushels, the F2 seemed just over 100 bu, and the F3 would spill over at 120bu. They kept widening the bin a bit, especially the extention part, and added those little front and rear flaps....... Most seem to come with a 1x4 wood extension on the right side which is helpful too. It got hard on the clean grain elevator when the. Tank got full and the corn was over 22% moisture or so, would break off the roll pin down back on the right hand sprocket/ slip clutch.

Paul
 
It's in Shelby,Ohio.From what I've seen in my area, that is a decent deal. Also I forgot to add,it's diesel,and looks in good cosmetic shape,and has over 2000 in New bearings, augers and other normal wear parts.
 
Gear drive is fine, just a bit less handy than a hydro----and a WHOLE lot cheaper to repair.

Ben
 

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