Just took my 03 9750 in for a preventative maintinence inspection after a fall harvest of breakdowns. I was not ready for what I was told my machine needed. I was not expecting this from a 1500 hr machine. Basically everything from the feeder drum to the chopper is worn out. Things i was told were Feeder needs total rebuild, Feed acceler is shot, auger bed augers and brgs, concaves are shot, cracks in the grain tank, dirt and dust in my primary shaft gearbox causing seal failure, reverser leaks, shaker system drive bgs that were replaced once already. Leaks around engine gear case, chopper rebuild, all the clean grain system augers. Along with the normal belt, chain, idler pulley and raspbar wear. The mechanic wants to change about every brg on the machine. I know there was more I could go on and on. I might get it out of the shop for $20,000 if I help with the labor.
I know I run in high wear conditions because I farm sand ground but what are you other farmers experiencing with your STS machines with similar hours from your dealer inspections?
All my dealer can say is you should trade sooner. This is my first JD combine and I am NOT impressed.