I think any make would work for you. There are still good smaller combines out there. I thinking 6600/4400, 95/105, 715 ect that can be had for much less money. Dealers don't take in this old stuff any more it seems, so you'd have to advertise for it. For 2-5000 I think you could get a fairly good machine, one that is not wore out, but might take a while to find one. As far as parts, do you have a scrap yard nearby? bearings are cheap at the dealers, but for pullys, shafts, belts, tin, ect. go to a scrap yard. Since you are a evening/weekend farmer you need to plan well ahead for harvest. You should have your combine ready to go weeks before harvest, so when the day comes to start harvest, all you 'd really have to do is jump in and fire her up. Still, if you can find someone to hire to combine and haul it you'd be ahead I think. Harvesting 50 acres of wheat with a 13-15 foot head could take 2-3 days if you have good weather. When would you find time to unload?
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