Combines whyIJ 8010

[Forever_Red]

The 2003 8010 in Humboldt, IA was traded for another 8010, a 2004 model. As far as I know, he is keeping his 12 row corn hd and 30' flex head. I think he could be talked into a larger header for cutting soybeans without too much trouble. The 30' head just wasn't enough for such a large machine. Contrary to what some of the other posts have said about 8010's, this one performed well. The chopper was the only thing that needed some attention, two different episodes, the dealer was right there with good service, very little down time. His best day in corn was between 190and210 acres. I know because he is my neighbor and good friend. I'm teasing him saying he needs a 16 row corn hd. Time will tell.

 

[iaremec]

i was up there one weekend day and couln't find anybody home. sure would of liked to see work. i use to service him on southend. glad he liked it. thanks for respmse.

 

[Unit5]

I'm wondering what he had for carts, wagons, and trucks to haul away all that corn. What was his approx. bushels per hourIJ I'm not doubting you, it is just hard to comprehend just how much more real world capacity the machine has!!

 

[Forever_Red]

Unit5, The equipment he had running this past harvest season was; two 1040 carts, 3 42'hoppers, a driver in each unit. It was all delivered to the local co-op, a distance of 9 or 10 mi. depending on where he was in the field. Elev hrs 7 to 6:00, he finished shortly before closing and was a little less than a load over 30,000bu. The field had mile long rows yielding 160--170bph. He was pushing hard his last day, better yielding corn would have required another hopper unit and driver. He told me that he didn't have much down time waiting on trucks. In this area, those big fields with long rows are not that common, more like 1_2 mile in length.--- later.

 

[Unit5]

Thank you for the fast response. We farm south of Rockwell City. Your numbers sound dead on accurate. We always hear about these huge days people have. It sounds like this 8010 was running very consistant. The Coop hours really keep a lid on our harvesting. NEW says that they keep the hours down for safety, but when the corn yields well and the machines get rolling, we can bury them. We just traded our 1688 for this 8010. Adam and Dave at Manson Red Power said she had a good owner.

 

[Silver_blood]

Do any of you know bloom Farms, I believe there from Humboldt,

 

[Forever_Red]

The Bloom brothers, Arland and Myron are custom cutters and they are from Albert City, IA. which is about 40 mi west of Humboldt. Don't know now, but they were running 2388's.

 

[Forever_Red]

Unit5, Congrats on the trade for the 8010, it is a good machine, you're going to enjoy it. I understand you are going to have another 'big one' in your neighborhood, with Bill and Joe getting a 9860. Just remember you need a license to go deer(e) hunting. Best of luck in 04.

 

[Roger]

Hey Unit5 don't you just hate that, Duncombe closes at sundown usually. It always irked Dad, he said " Why can't they stay open longer in season and take time off in the off season". Everyone over here could swamp them if we could, but then we'd just have to wait for the dryer to catch up.