Hagen Brothers farms,Goodrich ND | The 1480 is a great old combine, we still use two of them. Serial number 24,000 is good because by then most of the updates were done to fix early problems including replacing the too small 436 with the stronger 466 engine and electric over hydraulic controls, stronger PTO clutch and feeder clutch.
Only downside is that it is a 30 year old class 5 combine, although parts support is still great.
I believe it is in the same size class as an 8820 JD.
The front and rear axles are too light for the load and will eventually break unless the rear axle has been reinforced and the upgrade "smooth back " front axles have been installed.
Considering the machines age, likely both upgrades have been done.
Edited by Jon Hagen 11/21/2011 14:20
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IH 1480 combine , The good or bad of it ?
