John Deere 55 in corn (video)

Nice video. How did the 45 feeder house work out for you? I still have the 343 and 244 corn heads if you know of anyone that needs them. They could be used or for parts. Will sell for a reasonable price.
 
We sort of had to. The bin only holds a little over 50 bushels and it
does not unload quickly. Modern corn in these old combines makes
a small job into a large task. The "through-put" is just not that great
in these old units..
 
The feederhouse worked just fine. I obviously had to put all the bearings in it from sitting. It was a project and cost a few bucks but we got it done.. I actually sold the 45 twith the feeder house to a collector just south of me.

I'm sure there is a buyer out there for your heads but I think you are right in thinking they are parts. A guy would have to spend several dollars on parts to be able to use one that has been outside for many years. The cost of the gathering chains and idler sprockets alone would scare most of us... If you want to send me an email with what you want for the pair of heads I'll see if I can find a buyer for you.
 
(quoted from post at 07:03:14 09/29/17) We sort of had to. The bin only holds a little over 50 bushels and it does not unload quickly. Modern corn in these old combines makes a small job into a large task. The "through-put" is just not that great in these old units..

Isn't that the truth. Good to see this old gear still running to remind us of just how good we have it now. But then again back when that old girl was new, 50 bushels was a lot of corn. If you'd have told people back then that 200+ an acre was going to be commonplace, they'd have locked you up in the loonie bin.

Nice video.

Grouse
 
(quoted from post at 04:37:49 09/29/17) Nice video. How did the 45 feeder house work out for you? I still have the 343 and 244 corn heads if you know of anyone that needs them. They could be used or for parts. Will sell for a reasonable price.

How much for the 343 corn head?
 
I would like to get $ 1200.00 for the pair. The 244 parts all interchange with the 343. Willing to discuss terms.Where you coming from?
 
(quoted from post at 01:10:16 10/01/17) I would like to get $ 1200.00 for the pair. The 244 parts all interchange with the 343. Willing to discuss terms.Where you coming from?

I live is northeastern ohio but that's a little more than I was wanting to spend. My son and I recently bought this 55 combine with a 244 head but it would be nice if we had a 343 in case we come across a 6 row planter. We only paid 750.00 for the combine with an intermediate feeder house , a 244 head and a 13 foot grain platform.
 
Nice machine! You could put a small extension on the bin. I'd guess the 45 could handle 50% more capacity. I had a 3300 for a very short time and it had an expanded metal extension on it.
 
Have no way of taking a pic to send to a cell phone.I'm close to Mansfield, how far east are you?
 

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