Wow, I plant spring wheat too, but surely know I can't plant until mid to late April here in north central Wisconsin. Things like this still amaze me as to how different farming can be 30 miles down the road or 3000 miles to the other side of the country. Hope all goes well. P.S. "bluehawk1" Even if you can afford a new combine, you still can choose certain new ones that are better than other new ones. my2cents