Not sure why I have an uneasy feeling right now. Seems like a good deal. Won't have to wait on custom guys anymore. Can harvest on my time, which should lead to taking less time off work. A good friend referred this combine to me, and he knows the history of it. Just unexpected. Wasn't really planning on it, but didn't want to pass it up. Clean very well maintained machine. Bought an ih1460, late model (electric controls)mud hog rear axle,4500 hours, with a very nice 1063 corn head, and an average shape 20ft 1020 head. Does have the small knives, which i hear are not good. Both have homemade header carts also. Anyone else get that butterfliey feeling when you buy something? I've even gotten it when I've sold something.
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Traditional Farmer
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Two happiest days in a farmers life 1)When they buy a combine 2)When they sell the combine
Bob Bancroft
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Yes, I know what you mean. Not really buyers remorse, but wondering if you did the right thing.
You have a good reference on this machine, so that part is covered.
The family tradition here has always been to do all of our own work, as much as possible, and it has been successful. I know there are all levels. Many will say you can't afford your own combine. I will say just the opposite. I can't cover the acres like others, but I see things every time over a field- mowing- spraying- primary tillage-secondary tillage- planting- spraying- harvesting- doing drainage work- mowing borders/ditches, etc. etc.
I have a 1660 w/very nice 1063 poly and 1020 heads.
You have a good reference on this machine, so that part is covered.
The family tradition here has always been to do all of our own work, as much as possible, and it has been successful. I know there are all levels. Many will say you can't afford your own combine. I will say just the opposite. I can't cover the acres like others, but I see things every time over a field- mowing- spraying- primary tillage-secondary tillage- planting- spraying- harvesting- doing drainage work- mowing borders/ditches, etc. etc.
I have a 1660 w/very nice 1063 poly and 1020 heads.
Case Nutty 1660
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I have owned combines for well over 40 years still own 15 or more of them,, always happy when I buy one,, have not sold one yet to be sad
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fixerupper
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Congratulations. Yes, I know the feeling, like when a new 1086 came in my yard in January of 1978. I did not have a good feeling at all at the time but I still have the beast today.
If you don't know IH rotaries try to find someone who does who can point out a few things to watch for. Like the shaker arms hex drive being a little loose, making the arms not quite in time with each other, causing cracks, stuff like that. Every combine has a few hidden parts that can wear just a little but cause bigger problems down the line and during harvest when you don't want to be broke down. You know the obvious stuff like worn belts and loose bearings.
If you don't know IH rotaries try to find someone who does who can point out a few things to watch for. Like the shaker arms hex drive being a little loose, making the arms not quite in time with each other, causing cracks, stuff like that. Every combine has a few hidden parts that can wear just a little but cause bigger problems down the line and during harvest when you don't want to be broke down. You know the obvious stuff like worn belts and loose bearings.
2002sliverado
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I had the same feelings when I bought my last two tractors. As another commented, find someone you know or trust who knows these combines. I have never owned one of these, but I have run a couple different ones for friends of mine. Good machines! You may find you want to do some updates to your new purchase as time passes. My one friend updated to the specialty rotor for soybeans and as he stated, it really made his 1460 a great machine in soybeans.
That is part of the reason I was leaning
towards ih. There's a retired ih service
manager in the area and a friend of mine has
a 1460. I've helped/seen him work on it
some. Always has done a good job also. My
other combine experience consists of a
gleaner n5 and a deere 9500. Spent some
hours in both. Hated the n5(to it's credit,
it'd had a rough life). The 9500 was great,
but that was 12yrs ago and they're out of my
price range anyway.
towards ih. There's a retired ih service
manager in the area and a friend of mine has
a 1460. I've helped/seen him work on it
some. Always has done a good job also. My
other combine experience consists of a
gleaner n5 and a deere 9500. Spent some
hours in both. Hated the n5(to it's credit,
it'd had a rough life). The 9500 was great,
but that was 12yrs ago and they're out of my
price range anyway.
Good for you. We worry when we can't control the situation. Now you'll only have to worry about the combine doing what it needs to do. Being realistic, anything with a motor and or moving parts, cars trucks tractors combines pumps generators can fail at any given moment. Expect it to fail and you won't be disappointed when it does. On the other hand when it does the job be ever so happy. gobble
Deere Scotty
Member
Every time I buy something new, & expensive... I get heart burn for a week or two. Expensive to me can be $20,000. I bought a new tractor with loader less than a month ago for $52,000! Only lasted a couple days this time; but I put 50% down on it. I know I can resale, & stay out of trouble on this one.
Axial Flows are generally very Good! I have owned a Case-IH 1620, & rented 1680's.
Axial Flows are generally very Good! I have owned a Case-IH 1620, & rented 1680's.
Dave H (MI)
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I would say that is pretty normal. I have a 1660 and it scares me to turn the key anymore. I will be a nice guy and not share my horror stories with you. Just say you are correct to be nervous.
One bit of advice. It has two sending units for oil pressure. One for the light and one for the gauge. Make sure they are working. Make it a habit to check the gauge at the end of every row. If it even hints it is low on oil, kill the separator and feeder and turn off the key. Freaking expensive to fix those big diesels.
One bit of advice. It has two sending units for oil pressure. One for the light and one for the gauge. Make sure they are working. Make it a habit to check the gauge at the end of every row. If it even hints it is low on oil, kill the separator and feeder and turn off the key. Freaking expensive to fix those big diesels.
The neighbor has a 1460. He really likes it and he taught me to drive it. Wow, I was in heaven.
Yes, every time I buy something of significance I have that sick stomach feeling.
So, I suggest you be proactive and get it checked over, yourself or another, to minimize surprises during harvest when you are using your precious time off.
I'm jealous, you have a great machine to drive next fall.
Paul
Yes, every time I buy something of significance I have that sick stomach feeling.
So, I suggest you be proactive and get it checked over, yourself or another, to minimize surprises during harvest when you are using your precious time off.
I'm jealous, you have a great machine to drive next fall.
Paul
1370pwr in ne
Member
Congratulations on your purchase!If you have a retired service manager and a friend with one you have two aces. The best advice I got when I bought my 1460 was to idle it down before engaging the threshing lever and the head. [Saves on the belts.] I have not bought a parts one yet but I think it would be well worth it.For you next harvest won't get here so enough!Lol!
coonie minnie
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It'll be just fine. Have a trusted mechanic look it over, and do as he says. Grease it regularly. Check fluids daily, and keep it clear of dust daily.
Do your best with it, and it'll return the favor.
Be ready when the weather is ready.
It is good to be nervous, that means you are thinking about your actions. But when you are nervous, spend that time checking things, and looking things over. Some time doing that will calm you down. Best to always turn anxiety into something constructive!
Do your best with it, and it'll return the favor.
Be ready when the weather is ready.
It is good to be nervous, that means you are thinking about your actions. But when you are nervous, spend that time checking things, and looking things over. Some time doing that will calm you down. Best to always turn anxiety into something constructive!
notjustair
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It's the size of the piece of metal. I get that feeling every time I buy a new bigger tractor. When you buy that size of hunk of metal you wonder what you have just done. Sometimes you have to strike when the iron is hot, though.
There hasn't been a "new" combine here for 20 years now - the 9500 was a year old when it arrived. Talk about having the world at your fingertips. And the payment to go along with it. We had custom cutters two years when I was younger and it nearly drove me insane. I hate letting some else control the quality of your paycheck. You can take the time to make every adjustment right so it threshes nice. A custom cutter doesn't care if you get docked 10 cents a bushel for foreigns.
There hasn't been a "new" combine here for 20 years now - the 9500 was a year old when it arrived. Talk about having the world at your fingertips. And the payment to go along with it. We had custom cutters two years when I was younger and it nearly drove me insane. I hate letting some else control the quality of your paycheck. You can take the time to make every adjustment right so it threshes nice. A custom cutter doesn't care if you get docked 10 cents a bushel for foreigns.
flying belgian
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Don't know what you paid, don't care. But I feel a little nervous on big purchases until I get it home and do a little maint. on it. After that I wouldn't sell it for twice what I paid for it. I've had both large and small knives. I like the small better.
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