I purchased 8780 in 2000 and harvest mostly wheat. I am almost done for this year, and will have close to 1000 seperater hours on it. I run it most of the time and it is a pleasure to drive, service and does a great job. This combine has a hillside kit on it and running in steep hills puts alot of extra strain on thigs. This combine handles it well. I would put this combine in the field with any of them. PS If you see this FERGE hope things are going well