Thanks for the replys guys. I currently run a 2188 with standard rotor. Last year I harvested 1600 acres, this year will be 2500 acres and next 3500 - 4000 acres. I had thought of putting an AFX rotor in my 2188 and trying to go that route but knowing I will be at 3500 acres next year and perhaps the 4000, I'm looking at one big machine instead. Not enough manpower around to buy a second 2188. I also bought a 880 Brent grain cart for this year, so that will be a big boost in efficiency.
As far as dealer support, our local John Deere is really good and the guys who represent Case IH are kinda lousy, and they don't stock any 8010 parts. I can get parts overnight at worst for an 8010 from Westlock; where I have priced the 8010, and the dealer there would be very good with initial training and follow up trouble shooting over the phone.
I guess the main thing that I am looking for is what people feel has more capacity. I know the 9860 has wicked 3.3 bsh/sec unload but then the 8010 has the things like the rotor reverser. Not that I've ever plugged my current rotor,
but hired hands can be dangerous sometimes.
Wondering if anyone out there with a somewhat unbiased opinion has seen them side by side. acres to acres, sample and harvest loss.
thanks again guys
rich