you can pick up a good 820 for less than $1000, and a $1020 for $3000 on up. Personally I don't think the 1020s are that much better to justify the extra cost especially for low acreages. Both heads will fit any combine starting with your 815 on up to a new 2588. I had a cherry 820 20' that I sold for $800 this fall I really didn't realize how good a head it was till I helped the guy that bought it set it up and kicked myself for selling it too cheap
Another place to check is Young's Custom Ag Service, they rebuild old 820 heads. They rework the cutterbar and boy to they shave. website www.youngscustomagservice.com
Are there any 1440s-60s in your area? They can be bought around here for around $5000, maybe less if you catch one before it goes to salvage. And many of them are good combines yet

Another place to check is Young's Custom Ag Service, they rebuild old 820 heads. They rework the cutterbar and boy to they shave. website www.youngscustomagservice.com
Are there any 1440s-60s in your area? They can be bought around here for around $5000, maybe less if you catch one before it goes to salvage. And many of them are good combines yet
