Combines Another great Gleaner dealer gone

[Big_Al]

I don't understand what you mean by AGCO's "transitional crap" a friend of mine owns part share of an Agco dealer in Sask. and he is quite pleased with Agco. Just off topic but how close are you to Sterling ON I have some friends who farm close to there.

 

[New2Gleaner]

Stirling, Ontario is about a 4 hour drive to the east of where I live; - nice country. What I meant by AGCO's "transitional crap" was the period of time in which Allis Chalmers became Duetz-Allis, then AGCO-Allis. It seemed that the dealer network were often left in limbo, not knowing what products they were going to have to sell from one year to the next. I believe AGCO has there act together now'; - it's just a shame to see a dealer of over 45 years (like Wilkersons) go out of business after all that time.

 

[FHB]

Where is your closest dealer nowIJ For awhile I had the same gripe and suffered the same fate here in Eastern Ontario. It seemed that over the last 5 years the closest knowledgeable dealer on combines was Shantz. I still like them for parts but now have DanR Equipment in Winchester.

 

[jeff]

I live about 40 mins from stirling. its real nice country.lots of hills. I live in napanee and the closest dealer i have is 30 mins away in bellivelle called hawleys garage.

 

[jeff]

does any one here live near stoltz in elmira. if so can you check out the gleaner f2 there.thanks

 

[BenM]

Saw that one a while ago--it's been sitting there 2 or 3 years--what I remember, unloading auger looks tough, no chopper, tires fair at best, corn head is fair, did not see grain head, pretty sure after setting that long the A_C won't work, can't verify that the hours represent the condition of the machine. Go to www.agdealer.com and follow the menu to view it online. Ben.(Actually,I was considering it for a parts machine if it could be bought for less, but then how many years would it take to spend even $5000 on partsIJ)

 

[New2Gleaner]

My closest knowledgable Gleaner dealer is either Hyde Brothers in Hensall or Ron Shantz in Alma; - they're the only 2 long-standing Gleaner dealers left. Shantz is terrific for not only sourcing aftermarket parts, but has a sizable wrecking yard as well.

 

[Hibred]

I agree 100%, it certainly is a huge loss, John is a great Gleaner guy, he knows them inside and out, even over the phone he could help you out, John is such a wizz when it comes to combines and heads, he made our 800 flex head work amazing and we can cut beans as shaved as any Deere or IH around, i am going to miss him. Thanks John and hope all goes well for you in the future.

 

[good_ol_silver]

What is John going to do nowIJ Does he even knowIJ John was a great guy and very knowledgable on Gleaners. I used to support the Gleaner dealers on Ont. for farmer meetings and anything else that may be helpful. I am sorry to see him go. Maybe he'll keep working on Machines on his own. Good luck guys, and you are right Ron Shantz is a great Gleaner dealer. Please let me know what John is planning on doing if you know. Thanks! luke

 

[New2Gleaner]

I was talking with another farmer who knows John very well. He said that John hit 60 this year so I think it's a matter where John probably quit AGCO; - not the other way around. I believe he's doing a little service work for DandS Downham Equipment in Innerkip, but I'm not sure.