Posted by K.Dallmier on March 14, 1998 at 05:06:01:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Corn Pickers posted by Spyder on March 13, 1998 at 07:47:42:
: I've seen and looked at self propelled pickers, and
: I already have two combines. I want a picker so I
: can grind the cob as well as the kernels into my
: livestock feed.
: Thank you.
: Spyder
If you are in seed corn country, very often you can find older New Idea self propelled pickers at a reasonable price. Some come equiped with a husking unit that removes most of the shucks before it goes into the wagon. For the most part ours has been reasonably reliable. We have used ours every year with mostly minor repairs. Parts are also available through New Idea dealers. In C. Illinois there are a couple of good dealers to talk to. Email directly and I can suggest a few. Good luck.
Ken.