Combines combining snow covered cornIJIJ

[Wolffman]

I can't see why one brand of combine would be better than the other. The sieves are what get full of snow or ice and seives design are very similar on any brand.

 

[farmert]

as long as it's real cold snow will go through any of them not 25 but 20 or less my .02

 

[bubs]

I agree with farmertony---shell frozen corn with your lights on and when the temps are 20 or less. Unload your truck before it thaws also, especially if there is some ice on the corn. Miserable way to harvest cheap corn but better than march mud.

 

[swede]

By and large there isn't much difference,although I think I have heard or read that the STS's retain more engine heat on the right side of the sieve area which could be a problem in your situation.

 

[C]

Have done lot's of corn in snow unfortunately. Some guys think that you don't make as many fines with the rotaries and fines with the wet snow is what starts the sieves to start plugging. My 88 will start forming a bridge at the concave towards the front on the right side from the rotor hitting crop and shooting snow to that side. If it is cold enough you can run all day and your machine will look like you hand buffed it inside because cold snow turn to sugar and it polishes. Your right about getting it out of the truck, furthermore watching to make sure snow doesn't plug the elevator at home when filling bin or drier is more crucial. Hope I helped out a little.