Combines header transport ideas

[tbeck]

We use an old JD 4 wheel running gear, stretched to proper length. "Tall" pipes on sickle end, "short" pipes on backside with angle iron to cradle backside of header. Using this on an old 24' straight head from '76 l. Only drawback is that, because of 30" rims on combine, header sits low enough on wagon that steering tire on backside of header will rub a bearing bracket for lH header drive. Not a biggie, haven't bothered to look for a 14" rim to mount low profile tire on. Tom Beck

 

[T3]

I used an old IH 4 wheel running gear out from under an old silage wagon. I left the bolsters on and bolted a 3 x 8 (from local sawmill) to one side of the wagon. On that same side I used the tallest 16" tires I could find. I think they are P28516IJ On the opposite side I used the smallest 14" tires I could find. I had some 14" implement rims. The 3x8 on the same side as the tall 16" tires and the small 14" on the other just gave me the tilt I needed. I have no trouble loading and unloading my 16' Series 2 head with the M2. My only problem is limited speed on the road as the old wagon wants to "snake". Did you buy the M2IJ I worked on the F2 that has the leaking Hydro today. I must say that $300.00 to fix the leak is CHEAP in comparison to what I went through today!

 

[max]

I decided to take the big plung and buy the M-2 I was talking about. Right now the thing should be in the shop getting that hydro leak fixed. Hopefully it doesn't cost too much. There are a few other odds and ends that need to be fixed before I drive it home, but hopefully it will be here in the next couple of days. I went and bought a black 438 head yesterday from a fellow talk show participant. I need to fix a few things on it before I use it, but overall it seems to be in pretty good shape, from my limited "expert" opinion experience. Hopefully the biggest problem I have with it I already had, the drive home.....long story......but at least I have it now.... The next step is to try to come up with some clients in the area without stepping on any toes. I have a neighbor that runs around with a newer green beast and gets alot of the business around here. I don't want to tick him off. But, from my experiece of waiting for a combine to come when I want and do a good job, I think I should be able to come up with a good amount of work. Most of the corn is still standing around here, so hopefully I'll be in the field for most of corn season. Thanks for the ideas on the transport wagon. I had some of the same thoughts, I should be able to come up with something simple and cheap as well. Patrick

 

[T3]

As the old saying goes, "there is always room for one more". Getting clients may be slow at first, but if you do a good job, word will get out and you may find yourself VERY busy. I started cutting, raking, and rolling hay a few years back mainly to pay for a roller to do my own. The first year I rolled 700 rolls. This year I rolled 2000. I don't know what size the green is, but if it is around the same size as the M2, with the help of folks on this site, you can make it out do the green machine. Congradulations and Good luck! Eddy