malcy_p Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 forum (ˈfÉ”ËrÉ™m) — n , pl -rums , -ra 1. a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged 2. a medium for open discussion 3. a public meeting place for open discussion All views and preferences are equally valid - and that includes yours and mine and everyone else's too. Truth be told I'm a tiny bit miffed my local farm has deserted Claas for JD, so a little Schadenfreude at the number of dead JD's I've seen this year (and it is lots!) should be allowed in my book? Besides, if we all liked the same things wouldn't the discussions be dull? /m.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 and besides its only an opinion...I happen to think the T670i is a lovely looking combine, so Malc isn't an authority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I used to like viewing this topic, but not now as it's getting spoiled by people having digs at ME! Me? Not an authority??? Fair enough, I suppose you have a point Joe! /m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshParkinson Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 and besides its only an opinion...I happen to think the T670i is a lovely looking combine, so Malc isn't an authority I have to agree with Joe here, Claas are the best combines i will admit, which probably goes against my love of John Deere but their combines are by no means the best, but they do look lovely, can't wait to get my hands on the T670i, even if i do have to sell my lexion 600, and my self propelled beet harvester AND spud harvester, an expensive model, but i think it's worth it to go in my John Deere collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey123 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have to agree with Joe here, Claas are the best combines i will admit, which probably goes against my love of John Deere but their combines are by no means the best, but they do look lovely, can't wait to get my hands on the T670i, even if i do have to sell my lexion 600, and my self propelled beet harvester AND spud harvester, an expensive model, but i think it's worth it to go in my John Deere collection. Get back on topic please, you've just ruined it having a colour war so congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Land Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The princerple of how each brand/model of combine thrashes out the grain must surely be more important than the colour or size of the header. Were diffrant because were beter... It's what's on the inside that counts... .......................................................GLEANER. The kind folk at Gleaner will happly post you a nice dvd showing the truth behind there two mission statements. The results of testing againts Claas,Case IH,Deere in a rang of condtions and crops make for interesting veiwing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshParkinson Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Get back on topic please, you've just ruined it having a colour war so congratulations. How is it my fault i didn't start it? That was simply my opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick a Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 a combine no matter what colour it is , only as good as its operator- only an expeienced operator who is interested in his machine and wants to get the best from the machine. the name of the game clean sample in the tank and lowest possible losses over the back. As an ex agricultural technician with a fair experience of combines it is definitely the operator thats the most important part of a combine not its make, colour or looks. All manufacturers have faults and problems claas included. The comment about jd combines being broken down is the machine or the way they were being used.I can only speak as i found in the past, most problems contribuable by operators or maintenance issues- esp borne out in situations of two identical machines in same field one working the other not working. only a seasoned operator with lots of hours under his belt day in day out will know a good combine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The results of testing againts Claas,Case IH,Deere in a rang of condtions and crops make for interesting veiwing. Unless these tests were carried out in controlled conditions by engineers/technicians independent of any one company and with the 'control' and 'actual' data freely available for peer reviewing, then it's probably just propaganda along the lines of "8 out of 10 cats (when faced with a three week old rotting pigeon carcase) prefer Wiskas." Anyway - who wants to see some more photos??? /m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 yes malcy,photos,and back on topic,great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 just working my way through the 172 photos I took today....... bear with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Good news...its the photos I like in this topic ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 your pictures are worth waiting for malcy,you and david (walterdewant) always deliver great photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Here we go then...! Trip to the GP surgery in Clare to resuscitate a dying server. Spotted this beauty on the way there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Server fixed, disaster averted, doctors happy - time to head back to the office, via the scenic route! To show no hard feelings, I had to walk across two fields to get this 'un... Luckily I keep my wellingtons in the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Amyone know if this is an 'official' JD track option or an aftermarket type thingy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Next up a very smart Dominator, driven by a very smiley man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Next, from Claas Farm (they had all Claas kit - combine, tractors, telehandler, baler... but then they were about 3/4 of a mile from Manns at Saxham!) this nice Tucano 430 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Some more... then back to the office! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 With work finished for the day, the drive home. Weather looking more cloudy now... Still, a Lexion (or two?) might lift the spirits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I did say two, so here's the second! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Some more, whilst the sun shone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcy_p Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 A change of colour for the last two combines for today... one newer and one older New Holland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshParkinson Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Amyone know if this is an 'official' JD track option or an aftermarket type thingy? That is a beauty! They look like aftermarket tracks to me, don't think JD did factory fit tracks until recently when they bought out the new 2011 S series combines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 great photos malcy,im getting itchy feet now,trouble is forecast is not good for friday so no harvest work saturday,hopefully sunday,i will take my camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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