Combines Hesston plant tour

[Unit_2]

Deere Blues, I toured the plant about a year ago. It's a very clean and impressive place. I worked there the first winter I was out of high school, 1964 and 65. At that time, if I remember correctly, there were two buidings. Fabrication and assembly, now they have close to a quarter section under roof. How many combines are they putting out per day nowIJ K.A.

 

[northernfarmer]

I'm hoping to get down to Kansas this winter, how does one go about getting a tourIJ Do they run them when ever someone (group) is interested or are they scheduled at one time of the yearIJ Thanks for any help.

 

[Coors_light]

They don't look any differently than an 8780xp, except for cab modifications. Why don't you ever see Deere and CIH combines sitting at Massey_Gleaner lots following trades for these brands of AGCO combinesIJ I don't think its awareness, positive or negative, either. I have always wondered this. Our AGCO dealers never have a red or green combine on their lot unless it is a third or fourth owner looking for a deal.

 

[AGCOfan]

Red and green combines site on AGCO lots here in Ontario. Take care.

 

[DEERE_BlUES]

They said that they are building 4 to 5 aday at present time . Twice as many Gleaners as Massey's but expecting that to change as soon as Gleaner custom cutter order's are filled.

 

[Chuckm]

Travel takes me by the ACGO plant once every two weeks or so.....and I still can't get used to all that yellow sitting outside!

 

[hv_user]

I was there in September it was impresive, and I think they make 140 different pieces of equipment there.