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Macon, IL | I am harvesting about 1/2 your acres-but my expenses aren't near that high. You don't seem out of line on combine, maybe a bit high on the cornhead and cart. Never priced a bagger.
For those acres you will probably run more than 100 hours on the combine-less on the tractor.
Combine won't depreciate much if you buy one of the ones you listed in good shape and take care of it-5k will cover repairs on average-some years it may be nothing and another year 10k...assuming you are doing most of work yourself.
"Here" if you choose custom you will be the last one harvested-and I understand why. But if we get a wet fall or standability issues you could lose a whole lot waiting for custom guys to get to you. May not be an issue in your area.
Just some things to think aboout.
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Can someone work through true harvest costs with me?
