Pricing out our annual trade (we roll combines ever year) and just trying to figure out everyone's opinion. Currently running a 2588 in about 2,500 (50/50 corn and beans) and doing about 650 custom bean acres. Using a 30' 1020 and a 8 row 2208. We'll be adding at least 325 acres, and possibly more by next year. So, that being said, here are my options:
Case 6088
Case 7088
Case 7120
Case 8010 (New carry-over)
*All of those with a 3408 and my option of new 30'/35' 2020's, a 1 yr. old 35' 2162 or a new carry-over 40' 2162 (I know I probably need a 12 row on the 7120, and definitely need one on the 8010, but don't really want to go that route yet)
Traditionally we run Case (since '87 I believe), but haven't had great luck with service and machine performance the past year or so. We've also priced:
New Holland 9040 with 8 row corn head and 30'/35' platform
New Holland 9060 with 8 row corn head and 30'/35' platform
John Deere 9670 with 608C and 630F/635F
Lexion 560R with C508 and F530.
What's everyone's opinions and thoughts? I had the opportunity to run a 7088 most of the fall along with my 2588, as well as running the Lexion 560R for a day. So I know those machines. Plus, every neighbor in the county it seems like has a Deere, so I get info there. Just want a solid machine that will get through the acres quickly, efficiently, and with high performance.
Case 6088
Case 7088
Case 7120
Case 8010 (New carry-over)
*All of those with a 3408 and my option of new 30'/35' 2020's, a 1 yr. old 35' 2162 or a new carry-over 40' 2162 (I know I probably need a 12 row on the 7120, and definitely need one on the 8010, but don't really want to go that route yet)
Traditionally we run Case (since '87 I believe), but haven't had great luck with service and machine performance the past year or so. We've also priced:
New Holland 9040 with 8 row corn head and 30'/35' platform
New Holland 9060 with 8 row corn head and 30'/35' platform
John Deere 9670 with 608C and 630F/635F
Lexion 560R with C508 and F530.
What's everyone's opinions and thoughts? I had the opportunity to run a 7088 most of the fall along with my 2588, as well as running the Lexion 560R for a day. So I know those machines. Plus, every neighbor in the county it seems like has a Deere, so I get info there. Just want a solid machine that will get through the acres quickly, efficiently, and with high performance.