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Southcentral WI | Well, going with an 883 or a 1083 would definitely save you money up front. Getting an 893 with knife rolls is a good idea, pairs with the machine well. However, the roll design on an IH head is popular, with the 'teeth' of the roll matching head to head as they work, while the Deere's are intermeshing. On the Deere, with knife rolls, you have long life even after they get dull, they act like a regular roll. However with the IH design, once the rolls become dull, you'd better replace them if you want to do a good job handling the trash. I speak from personal experience. Gearboxes on both heads seem to hold up the same, as long as maintenance is done regularly. Save money upfront with the IH head, but in the long run it's pretty much a wash.
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Cornhead bang for your buck
