CX820Joe Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Hi All, Thought I would go out to some of the villages I used to lurk around looking for combines and see whats changed; I have to say there wasn't much out, and what I did see was never anywhere near the road! So I didn't get many photos sadly, but still I thought I would share a couple that might be of interest. The first was a surprise, what I believe is an International 431; you might recall a photo of mine in a previous posting of a 431 in a barn with a Laverda - well this was on the same farm (14 years later!) but it isn't the same one - its got a different cab. However on the way back, I could see it emptying out, and with some additional squinting I could see there were two Internationals parked behind the hedge. It was some way away so I'm afraid the picture is crap - they had finished the field they were in when I got back, but it looked as though rain stopped play then - typical. I didn't get any photos of a Fortschritt E517 and a Volvo S950 in another farm - there were workers about, but nice to see they've still got that Volvo! The other photo here is of a Laverda M132 parked up in a barn in Bagley, about 5 miles from Ellesmere; this was bought in 1989, as I can remember us being stuck behind it when it was going to the farm! 17 years.....Crikey :o Anyway hope you like them, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Smurf will like the bottom picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Smurf will like the bottom picture. Indeed same as his and she looks like a cracking machine Keep up the combine spotting Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMurF Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 OOH ERR MISSUS theres another one like mine Looks like its only got a 10 foot header or maybe 12 Still looks in prety good shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 OOH ERR MISSUS theres another one like mine Looks like its only got a 10 foot header or maybe 12 Still looks in prety good shape Looks like a 12' to me Smurf why do you have a 14' on yours?? Get her going again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Think its 10' - they never detached it as far as I can remember. Its been well kept, and I don't think it ever covered a huge acreage, don't know how much it does these days. It replaced 2 Allis Chalmers 5000's - they were certainly very rare, in fact I haven't seen one since! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMurF Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Looks like a 12' to me Smurf why do you have a 14' on yours?? Get her going again She is going again Only the rain has stopped her at the mo Did 17acres on friday and 12 on saturday Going like a train at the mo touch wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMurF Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Here you go Not me driving Had a day off combineing and did the carting tried to bale behind the combine bur straw was too spongey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 how many acres do you do with her a year smurfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMurF Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Between 80 to 120 depending on what i get planted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 not to much then, just enough to keep her going eh, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMurF Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Only got 200 acres in total to keep me going and its getting tougher year by year \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 sign of the times mate, ,good to see a old classic still going strong though, good on ya, can't say i have ever seen one in realllity ,laverda that is, but you really can't beat the proper classic combines in my eyes, testement to how well they were built and simple to use and maintaIN ,PUERLY ON HOW MANY YOU SEE ROUND STILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mf2640 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Not me driving Phil looks better with a mask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 it was a 132 that i drove years ago then as its the same bed width and just looks the same nice scratch build one of these days years i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mf2640 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 The other photo here is of a Laverda M132 parked up in a barn in Bagley, about 5 miles from Ellesmere; this was bought in 1989, as I can remember us being stuck behind it when it was going to the farm! 17 years.....Crikey :o 28 years, and abuse from multiple fires and kids driving it. Beat that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 I can't. :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nashmach Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 17 acres in one day with her - you were certainly driving her on :D That's a 12' head you have on her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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