IH 5300 vs. 5100

Hey guys,
Looking to get a grain drill.
We don't do a ton of seeding, usually hire it out to a neighbor who has a 5100, usually does a decent job but in recent years it has not been doing as well.
Like I said, we don't seed much more than 10 acres a year but, our last grain drill was used in the 50's when my grandfather bought it. Figure we can step a little closer to this century.
Seen a couple IH 5100's, nice and clean, go at auction pretty reasonably recently - $1,500 to $2,250. We have been the 2nd bidder on all of them, eventually will fall in our favor.
We usually seed a mixture of timothy, clover, trefoil, alfalfa and orchard grass. And usually use oats as a cover crop.

How does the 5300 compare to a 5100? Anything to look for in this model?

Thanks,
Steve
 
For 10 acres a year, I think a 5100 drill is all you need. I bought a used 5100 drill about 10 years ago and have been planting 35 acres of wheat and oats every year with no troubles. Before you buy, I would check the disk bearings and disks for wear. That's basically what wears out. Also, since you are planting oats, make sure the drill has the 7 tooth small grain sprockets. If the drill was used for soybeans, it might have the 14 tooth sprockets on. Most drills should have both sets. Also make sure the drill has the grass seed attachment. Al
 

I run an older 510, that should work well. Make sure the openers and disks are good, those are expensive to replace for 10 acres a year. Most drills here were grain-fert-grass seed so the fertilizer gear often rotten many out.
 

I run an older 510, that should work well. Make sure the openers and disks are good, those are expensive to replace for 10 acres a year. Most drills here were grain-fert-grass seed so the fertilizer gear often rotten many out.
 

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