MF 860 vs. IH 1480??

[clinton005]

I am looking at a 1980 IH 1480 with 3200 hours. If the price is right I might replace my current Massey 860. Is this a good switch? I know round baling will be a little more difficult but I think the IH might be a more simple machine with far less maintenance. What about the capacity of the two? I currently own an IH 1460 and the servicing compared to the MF is no comparison......

[bigs1]

We went from 760's to 1680's back in the 80's and been running them since. You are right lot less maintenance on the IH. 1480 will be more machine, good luck S

[tx66man]

In hard going i would bet on the 860 every time. Having said that I have been around when a 750 out run a 1480 in dry 60/bu barley so i have little faith in a 1480

[ausfarmer]

I think a lot would depend on how well the 1480 was looked after 30+ years. They were a good machine and easy to maintain as well as many updates were available.

[hillfarmer]

My replacement, says the electric switches in the 1680 are really nice

Had to put a 4 foot extension on the unload lever

Added later
Any one see the 2188 sell in Baders sale at St louis mi.
$18500 on proxy bid