used discbine

[rbmporter]

Looking to purchase a used discbine, tried out a Ford/NH 411 earlier this Spring, but it broke down twice, in 20 acres, so I returned it to the dealer. I currently run a 1219 JD, good machine, but a discbine does a quicker job in heavy grass. I have a Deere , Case/IH and NH , dealership within 10 miles, but need a little input on what to look for in used machines, ( IE where to check for wear on the machine). I have been watching the Lancaster Farming paper closely for decent used machines.



thanks in advance

Bruce from S. Jersey

 

[phillip d]

We bought a 920 JD impeller a few years ago.It does a good job,but ohhhhh is it some noisy.It has two sets of dry gears that opperate the impeller.I would avoid that model if you can.A neighbour has a cih ,no idea on the model no,think it's a mid 90's model and they have had little trouble with it,and it's quiet.

 

[John e.c.MI]

Our 926 has the same set up on the impeller.

 

[kyhayman]

NH 1411 is a good machine. With any of them, its the amount of use and the amount of care that they've had. Good used ones are hard to come by, and new ones run right about 20K.

 

[M Nut]

Aren't those 920's loud? I have one too and you either need ear plugs or a cab tractor to run it comfortably. Other than the noise I really like ours though.

 

[cjd12000]

I got a 920 this year and I thought something was wrong with it at first but it works fine and is loud. Empire tractor had a vermeer with steel rollers. Looks fantastic. When I was shopping for one they wanted 11k but they just reduced it to 7k. I would thank thats a good deal and its not very old 3-4 years