John Deere 30 Pull Type Combine

[5030]

The off set hitch was a good idea. I pulled a hay conditioner down the outside lane of a 4 lane one time and kept hearing somthing go smack! After three or four smacks, I realized the conditioner was hitting mailboxes. I called the owners and not a one would let me pay for their mail box.

That there is funny. If you came down my road and hit the mailbox, you'd have serious collateral damage. Mine is on a steel post in concrete and the 'box' is 1/8" steel plate welded to a 1/2" base with a plate steel door. Got tired of the farm kids 'Teeing it off' every week

 

[stuckmotor]

I've thought about fixing mine kind of like that, but I'm afraid someone might run into it and get hurt.

 

[milkie62]

When you think of it though,there are a lot of hobby farms that maybe a couple of guys could go in on one and save some money.The big guys do not have time to come to a small field of 2-5 acres.I do wish there was a small one still made or an older one that parts were still available for.And a pto model would be cheaper since no powertrain involved.

 

[Wagtail]

A pity that the Sunshine Harvester isn't made any more, milkie62:

sunshine

 

[pmsmechanic]

Please post some harvesting pictures when you use the combine. Some of us would enjoy those pictures too.