I would start talking to some local bin companies to find your alternatives and make some comparisons.
What would two new bins cost if: 1. the bin company builds them from scratch or 2. if you pour the concrete pad and assemble the bin yourself? I would not want to invest over 40 percent of new cost for almost 30 year old bins and equipment.
Can a drying fan be added to one of the bins and what would it cost? If you are pouring new pads for the bins and installing new wiring to the bin site, now would be the time to build an air plenum into the pad and wire the site for a drying fan, probably 5 HP minimum. A 7.5 HP dryer would give you more drying capacity or allow you to dry with less heat, reducing your fuel costs. Keep in mind that taller columns of grain restrict air flow more. Drying bins are sometimes run as batch dryers, they are emptied often to keep a with a wide, low column of grain until all the other storage is filled.
Are there any local bin moving outfits that can move the bins for less that you can do it yourself?
Would one larger bin cost significantly less than two smaller bins?
Do as much research as you can on grain drying before you build a new bin site.
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