IH 1420 combine

[DeltaRed]

Today,was offered a 1420,Set up for pinto beans.whats it worth,how much of a job to convert back to corn,4 row corn head,what number ?,Haven't seen it yet,just thinking.

 

[IHMANKY]

Worth depends a lot on area.. around my parts farms are smaller, thus higher demand for quality small machines. Have seen them run anywhere from $4,000 up to 10,000 depending on condition and hours. I would think anything less than $6000 is fair for one IF it's in good shape and doesnt need a lot of work to be field ready. Would probably think 7 with a mud hog under it.. Mine has one.. paid $7500 five years ago.. Most common heads on a '20 are a 843 4 row narrow or 844 4 row wide corn head, and 820 15' grain platforms. That's what I've usually seen on the handful I've seen and what I have. Weak point on the 1420 is the front axle, with a bin extension and a heavy head it's pushing your luck, so far no problems with mine, previous owner had axle filled with lead though so that may be why I'm still okay. Great machine, not had any major issues and easy to service and easy to work on most things. Not familiar with setup for pinto beans, so I am not sure what would need to be done.. There are others on here that should chime in tomorrow with much more knowledge. Keep in mind, price is subject to both your and the seller's opinion. He could believe it much more valuable than you do!! Best to look on Iron search and tractor house, get two or three other 1420's and compare prices to see where the one you're looking at stands in comparison.

 

[4020guy]

Much better to spend 10K on a good one than 5K on one that needs 8K of work on it. Just wondering are pintos straight combined or are they pulled. Just think of all that sand going through on the pulled ones. Also check for different concave grates and seives that may be required for small grains, corn, and soys.

 

[DeltaRed]

Pintos are pulled.Then picked up out of a windrow,like hay

 

[Moki]

I've had a 1981 1420 for the past five years and have learned so much from that machine. Granted, things have broken but I have done almost all of the work myself and almost always without any additional help. Hence, it is safe for me to say they are fairly easy to work on and do a nice job. Just bought a 1620 with 800 hours that I believe is legitimate and am looking forward to a great summer. The 1620 is a 1989 and beautiful. BTW, 1420's before 1981 do not have electric-over-hydraulic controls for the automatic header height and other areas. You may want to be sure that the machine you are looking at is a 1981 or newer if you are going to do any soybeans. It will make your life a lot easier. Sometimes the 20 series are given a lot of downers on here but they sure are nice on a smaller operation like mine--150 acres. Good luck!

 

[MN Scott]

One thing too take into consideration is a 1420 uses many 1420 only parts. They do not interchange with other 14 series rotary's. CIH has discontinued some of these parts and most are not available aftermarket like 1440, 1460 and 1480 combine parts are.

 

[tjiniowa]

I have a couple of new grates for corn/beans that fit a 1420 or 1620, no good to me with a 1460. I would like to sell them.

 

[jd-tom]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think there is no such thing as a 1420 WITHOUT electro-hydraulics. They weren't introduced until the 1981 model year.

 

[Moki]

You are correct. I had to check my timeline for sure but you are correct and I apologize for making an inaccurate statement. I like my 1420 and am sure the newer 1620 will be even better. Also, parts have never been a problem from Case/IH so far (although that can always change) and there are a fair number in bone yards around here (Wisconsin) too.