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Macon, IL | You may have to look a while to find one that won't cost more in repairs than purchase price-but with some looking you can find some decent small old combines out there for $1,000.
Don't forget to figure in fuel, oil changes, repairs though-on that small of acres that may be more than custom costs.
As you look make sure you get something you can get parts for. For example a Deere 4400 won't cost much more than a 55, but will be much easier to get parts. I can't speak firsthand but I have heard AgCo does a decent job of stocking for the old gleaners. If there is a salvage yard within 100 miles of you you may want to check and see what they have. (Sikeston, MO has a big one)
As for models I would think Deere 3300,4400 IH 715-915, not up on my comparible gleaner models.
Do you have a place to store it? Combines stored outside don't fare well and will cost you a lot more in repairs.
Edited by pbutler 7/2/2008 07:57
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buying a older combine for seed
