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mark

03-23-1999 06:43:28




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I am asking about an old AC 66 combine. I have found two of these (1 �field ready� the other for parts). Both for $200. How do I move them about 100 miles? What size trailer and truck? (Pick up and 16-foot flat bed with side rails ok? This might be worth the risk but I want to know more about what I can do with this size machine. I am planing on planting about 4-5 acres per year of grain (whet-oats, etc) for cattle feed. I assume this machine with the right size tractor will collect this grain. What should I look out for when going to look for purchase?
What about a grain trailer? How big? Is the multi crop unit I keep hearing about? Will this combine corn? How about Beans such as soy, pinto, or cowpeas? How much tractor do I need. Farmall A, B, C, M, H or numerical equivalent. 140, 240, etc.
Where can I get a manual for it?

Thanks for the advice in advance.

mark

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Tom from Ontario

03-23-1999 19:20:37




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 Re: Old combines not forgotten! in reply to mark, 03-23-1999 06:43:28  
Mark: An H or an M will be all the power you need with a 66 but something with live pto will make your life easier. These were called All-Crops and they could combine the lint out of your navel with the right screens. Up in this area we had a very strong dealer and he told of guys that took off 100 acres every year with one of them. They will not do corn without a cornhead and they are as scarce as hens teeth. Parts are getting dodgy for them as well. Get on the AC page on this site and someone will come up with a manual for you. Get a grain trailer that is low enough to get the unloading auger into it. Tom

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combine chris

03-24-1999 02:01:48




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 Re: Re: Old combines not forgotten! in reply to Tom from Ontario, 03-23-1999 19:20:37  
it's better to pull the machine home than to try and load it because of the width of it. I have a whole collection of allis all-crop harvesters and I have combined corn with a model 60 without a cornhead. A 32 to 45 hp tractor will do for powering the machine.



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Pete

03-25-1999 07:23:54




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 Re: Re: Re: Old combines not forgotten! in reply to combine chris, 03-24-1999 02:01:48  
If you decide to tow it home I would recomend that you put automotive type tires on the machine. Ag tires do not handle long distances well, even at their rated speeds. Also don't get in a hurry as the machine has no suspension and will start bouncing if you go too fast.



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Jim

03-24-1999 14:38:51




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 Re: Re: Re: Old combines not forgotten! in reply to combine chris, 03-24-1999 02:01:48  
Some of you seem to be nay sayers concerning the use of old combines. I think it is really neat and plan on doing something similar. I realize that I may have to become a machinist to keep one going, but it still has to be cheaper than the new ones, not to mention you can't buy small ones anymore. For the little guy, I think it is great, just realize the amount of work one may require which I estimate to be somewhat less than harvesting by hand. Remember, most folks using the older implements are not engaging in a large commercial venture.

Sorry if I seem a little goofy.
Jim

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Gerry

03-25-1999 07:24:07




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Old combines not forgotten! in reply to Jim, 03-24-1999 14:38:51  
I agree. All the old machinery is being sold for $0.025 per pound (CDN), but the JD 96 combines, Versatile 103 swathers, 14T &24T balers, are all funtional, and common enough to buy an extra or two for parts. Stripped down would take very little room, and you could sell the frame for scrap, and maybe be ahead in $$.

At a farm auction 2 years ago, I could have bought all the necessary machinery to farm a 1/4 section, for under &10,000. If you have a little mechanical knowledge and more time than money, it can be done.

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big fred

03-25-1999 06:57:21




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Old combines not forgotten! in reply to Jim, 03-24-1999 14:38:51  
Jim, the impression I have gotten from all the "old combine" posts lately is not that they aren't worth using, but that they have no resale value. The newer comines are more efficient at getting all the crop, but as you say, for a small farmer, buying or leasing a new combine is just another way to go broke.



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