Posted by Rich in Ont. on October 01, 2011 at 06:03:28 from (74.14.102.10):
In Reply to: 815 Combine posted by Brad Gyde on September 30, 2011 at 21:33:41:
We ran one for several years and still have it and a spare for parts. The only difference between the two is one has a 407 engine and one has a 414. The 407 is much easier on fuel with very little noticeable difference in power. The cylinder on one is driven by a double roller chain, while the other is belt driven. I prefer chain driven, despite higher replacement cost. It was an early version narrow feeder and narrow at rear with only 4 straw racks. Had some problems with plugging in feeder and at straw chopper in heavy straw. The newer ones were wider at rear with 5 straw racks and an improved straw chopper. It has what is referred to as a platform type grain head which is very difficult to get parts for as most have became obsolete. The pitman arm that drives the knife was notorious for wearing out and was no longer available from IH. We found that a tie rod end from a JD tractor worked just fine and would have to be welded to the old pitman arm. I remember seeing one 815 with a converted feeder to accommodate a newer 820 or 1020 grain head. We never had a problem with the final drives but I have also heard that that is a weak area. We ran a 4 row 744 corn head with ours. Not sure but I would think parts may be scarce for them also. Over all despite a few problems it was a great combine in it’s day but I would opt for a newer axial flow machine if possible. Parts availability and grain head being the main reason.
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