We got pretty lucky with this one. We're the third owners. The guys we bought it from had it for 23 years I believe. They're professional mechanics who farm on the side, so they kept EVERYTHING meticulously maintained. I've had to iron out a few minor bugs that they missed, but all of the most important elements of the machine were kept in tip top shape. We paid quite a bit for it compared to other 4400s I've seen for sale, but it was worth every penny. Plus it came with three heads that were also all in great condition, so it was a full package deal. AND it was only two miles from us. With all that going for it, we couldn't pass it up.
@@ravenviewfarm You did well. They are a great size of combine for smaller farmers like us. I don't need anything the size of a JD 9500 or any of the newer ones. Take good care of that machine and it'll last you a long, long time.
Our neighbour had the same combine They never did corn with it Just barley and oats Your corn rows look like 36 in Nice seeing you guys again Until next time take care
We bought this machine from a neighbor who had only ever used it for soybeans and wheat. It doesn’t seem to mind corn a bit though! Good eye. We’re on 38” row spacing. Never made the switch to narrower rows.
The work can be pretty hard at times, and is occasionally downright dangerous. The money often isn't great either, LOL. And of course there are a lot of variables a guy can't control that influence your odds of success, so that's frustrating. But the scenery is pretty good, it's never boring, you get to work from home and to some degree set your own schedule. It's a good way to teach kids important values and life lessons. Really if a guy can overcome the money part of it, it's a pretty nice life if your brain and body are wired for it. I still haven't quite found out how to make it pay, but we're getting there!
I agree. We have a 4420 and always run ours in 2nd gear combining corn. We occasionally have to slow down if the corn is really good and overloads the clean grain auger. I really enjoy your videos as we have a small operation like yours.
Hey Eric! Our corn isn’t carried in any stores at the moment. We currently only sell direct to customers right from the farm. If you live in MN and are within convenient driving distance, I’d be happy to set you up with some ear corn. We’re well stocked at the moment, and also have bags of shelled corn and cracked corn available. I don’t like to post my contact info directly in RU-vid comments, but if you check out www.ravenviewfarm.net you’ll find all of our products, as well as the best ways to get ahold of me. Even if it doesn’t work out, I really appreciate your interest!
