Combines 8010 versus 9660

[Foot_n_mouth]

If you can buy the 8010 for the price of a 9660, take the deal and run. You will more capacity with the 8010. Yes, you will have to put up with the upcoming updates on the 8010; more so than on the 9660. Both will have update requirements.

 

[farmboy]

Yea, if you can get equal trade for either machine, go with the 8010. It should have substantially more capacity than the 9660. The 8010 is considered a class 8 combine and would be equal to the JD 9860. The 9660 would be a class 6 combine which it would be the same as a 2388. The Case's do a pretty good job of windrowing the straw for baling and don't chop the straw too much. Not real sure how good the JD's are on baling, probably about the same.

 

[combine_ken]

It depends where you are in Alberta. But if the dealer in the south who has a demo machine is the one you have to deal with for service and parts, Buy the Deere. I don't care how big or good any combine is, if the service sucks you will not be happy. Buy for dealer support first! Case has a serious problem on their hands with one dealer owning 7 stores in southern Alberta.