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Post by victory on Sept 21, 2023 22:57:17 GMT -6
That's crazy OptimallyDismal!
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Post by cptusa on Sept 22, 2023 5:37:06 GMT -6
Small cylinder that controls end cap on silage chopper spot $650.
Two speed gear box on chopper head $9000 shipped from Germany. That ran on low side last third of silage harvest. I'll tear into it this winter.
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Post by generalchaos on Sept 22, 2023 6:49:19 GMT -6
Hey Optimally. Why don’t you try a proximity switch they use in feed lines in hog barns? I installed one in my air seeder tank close to the bottom of tank. That way I know when seed is almost gone. Most of them run on 110 volts so I use an inverter in the cab.
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Post by OptimallyDismal on Sept 22, 2023 7:56:57 GMT -6
It is now a low priority as we finished combining yesterday, YAY
I am going to do some surgery on this unit to see why it failed, it came on and won't turn off, looks like a simple led emitter and detector setup.
The proximity switch is a good idea too that I will look into as I doubt the sensor will survive the procedure!
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Post by generalchaos on Apr 15, 2024 10:54:07 GMT -6
Now that I know it’s my flighting that caused my auger issue, I called Mazer about the 17’ flighting. $2743.46 out of Regina. Called local Farm Service and they can get a farm king 21’ piece for $781.00. Accutwist out of Rosenort custom made for under $400.
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Post by northernfarmer on Apr 15, 2024 11:40:11 GMT -6
Now that I know it’s my flighting that caused my auger issue, I called Mazer about the 17’ flighting. $2743.46 out of Regina. Called local Farm Service and they can get a farm king 21’ piece for $781.00. Accutwist out of Rosenort custom made for under $400. Holy crap, I didn't think it was going to be cheap at the dealer but that is completely retarded. So Accutwist, they would be making a new shaft with flighting welded on and whatever coupler collar that is on the top and solid stub on the bottom ( unless that is a solid shaft ? ) for that price ? |
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Post by generalchaos on Apr 15, 2024 11:51:50 GMT -6
Now that I know it’s my flighting that caused my auger issue, I called Mazer about the 17’ flighting. $2743.46 out of Regina. Called local Farm Service and they can get a farm king 21’ piece for $781.00. Accutwist out of Rosenort custom made for under $400. Holy crap, I didn't think it was going to be cheap at the dealer but that is completely retarded. So Accutwist, they would be making a new shaft with flighting welded on and whatever coupler collar that is on the top and solid stub on the bottom ( unless that is a solid shaft ? ) for that price ? Parts were $168 and labour is $100/hr. They figured not more than two hours. |
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Post by bob123 on Apr 16, 2024 23:46:17 GMT -6
I do find accutwist isn't the quickest turn around so just don't leave it until the week you need to use it. I think they make their money making cross augers for macdon
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Post by generalchaos on Apr 17, 2024 7:15:28 GMT -6
It’s already being worked on. I brought my old auger there on Monday.
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Post by kevlar on Apr 17, 2024 7:22:03 GMT -6
Isn’t it satisfying when you save yourself that kind of money instead of just getting screwed by a dealership?
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Post by wheatking76 on Apr 17, 2024 8:38:14 GMT -6
Isn’t it satisfying when you save yourself that kind of money instead of just getting screwed by a dealership? Usually yes but they'll get/screw it out of you someway or another service or another part you have to choice to buy from them or it aint getting fixed i paid $54 for 4 3/4 by 6 long bolts with stover nut yesterday seems alittle expensive for four bolts normally would have waited till i got to bolt supply house but i needed now for the air drill |
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Post by meskie on Apr 17, 2024 9:25:10 GMT -6
If you have time to wait you can find better prices but when you need it you just pay it.
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Post by generalchaos on Apr 17, 2024 10:43:51 GMT -6
I don’t know if I shared this but a few years ago I needed a carb kit for my 1020 John Deere gas tractor. Local JD quoted over $300. I started walking out while saying I would check online. The parts guy said wait, I’ll check with A and I. $30 . How can a couple of gaskets, needle and seat and a spring cost $300?
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Post by meskie on Apr 17, 2024 11:06:19 GMT -6
I don’t know if I shared this but a few years ago I needed a carb kit for my 1020 John Deere gas tractor. Local JD quoted over $300. I started walking out while saying I would check online. The parts guy said wait, I’ll check with A and I. $30 . How can a couple of gaskets, needle and seat and a spring cost $300? Doesn’t Deere own A and I now also? |
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Post by generalchaos on Apr 17, 2024 15:46:27 GMT -6
Doesn’t Deere own A and I now also? Yes, I believe so. |
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