I have 5 JD combines, 2 X9650 2x 9660 an a 9610. The 4 50 and 60 series machines have continuing electrical problems,which all appear to be corner post board problems. machines not starting , return to cut not working properly, acre meters zeroing every time they are switched off.unloading auger swing not working properly. Generally making the machines very unreliable. 1 machine is on its third board and only just completed its third harvest. I am very dissatisfied with there reliability and would consider it totally unacceptable from any manufacturer let alone Deere, who claim reliability as a part of their sales pitch. They need to look very long and hard at their electrics and aim for the same dependability of the electrical system of the 9610 series, which to date has had no problems. The dealers bend us over down here on the price of replacement boards, with the last one costing in excess of $2000 WITH TRAVEL AND INSTALLATION. Is there anyone there who can supply boards direct to me , as the exchange rate is very favorable at the moment, but the dealers down here arnt passing it on. Or better still some one who makes an after market board that works , and is reliable.
Regards Downunder.
Regards Downunder.