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Carson, known as the 6th Gen Farmer, is a dedicated agricultural professional embarking on an independent farming journey after branching out from his family’s multi-generational operation. While not a "new" or "beginning" farmer in the traditional sense, Carson is deeply committed to sharing the challenges and triumphs of building a farm from the ground up. His passion lies in discussing all things farming, including equipment, technology, and the evolving landscape of modern agriculture.

[@6thGenFarmer]

Let me know if there’s anything you guys want to see you with this new Combine! Still thinking about possibly polishing it up

[@Jigglypoundage]

Hands down clean the ol girl up! Then if you’ve got the money, throw on a yield monitor, some LED lights, and maybe a different chaffer and sieve, will turn it into a whole new beast!

[@scotyarnell1157]

Polish that Beast! We had a 9500 which are just a bit newer than the 8800 series. I think you have logic on trying to farm with a budget! Keep up the good work! Keep the videos coming, definitely enjoyable to watch!

[@O.KFarmToysdeutzallis6275]

I want to see led lights in it

[@ethanmatehs5300]

We had a 8820 but sold it probably 6 years ago

[@scotyarnell1157]

Also watch out for demolition derbies because sometimes you can get tires cheaper used before they crash em...

[@bigtractorpower]

Congratulations on the on the 8820 Turbo. One of my favorite combines.

[@JulianKeller-om6wz]

Nice combine! Nice that you got one with the rear wheel assist. I worked for a Deere dealer as a service tech and a service manager from the late 70's to the mid 2000's. The 8820 was one of the best combines Deere built. Better combine than the 9000 series. Deere bragged about the capacity of the 9500 and 9600's. Yeah, they could take crop in and thrash it, but they couldn't hold it. If you weren't careful, you could run a lot of grain out the back end real fast. And if you went through them like you should have every winter and replaced everything that was worn, the maintenance cost per hour of operation was way higher than your 8820. I don't know if I would spend the money for the ceramic finish, but I would give her a good polish job so she shines real nice. Add some LED lights. Make sure you have the updated blades in the cleaning fan. Add a few rows of filler plates to the front of the concave if it doesn't already have them. Make sure the rear of the concave is adjusted up properly, and is leveled. I would change the grease in the final drives and check the bearings in the final drives. Check the backlash on the bevel gears that drive the shoe supply augers. Make sure the beater grate is in the correct position for the crop you are harvesting. Make sure your sheaves are properly aligned for the variable speed cylinder drive. Smart move for a young guy like you to buy that combine instead of spending hundreds of thousands on a new one. It's not as fancy as those new ones, and it doesn't have all the bells and whistles the new ones do, but guess what? It's going to harvest your crop just as well as a new one. It may take you a day or two longer, but you will have this one paid for and be putting money in the bank way before you would with a newer combine. They are not that hard to work on, and it sounds like your buddy Doc will be a big help to you. Good luck with your 8820! I miss the days when I worked on them.

[@6thGenFarmer]

Thanks for all the tips! I will be referring back to this comment once I start working on the Combine

[@plowboy7700]

I have an 8820. Last season my Dad's combine went down 2 days into wheat harvest. I had to really pish mine. It really shined. I am planning on fixing it up better and keep running it. They are good machines.

[@ryansands9470]

Shine it up! It’s good to see old equipment lookin good and doing work!

[@MrNobody2828]

Yellow knob is electric magnet turns on the head and throat chain. Big round dial behind shifter is reel speed on beanhead. Dam good combine back when Deere made good combines. I have a 1987 7720 thats going on 38 yrs old, never sat out in the rain and looks new yet when washed. Had to pull the engine 3yrs ago and had a guy put in a new rear main oil seal. Starts right up. Im keeping it till I retire!

[@John-jg5dh]

And controls belt speed for pickup header if combining windrowed barley. I have an '82 6620 with 212 pickup header.

[@seth1704]

​@@John-jg5dhI still use a 6620 also, still getting it done after 40 years, and no bank payment to make

[@John-jg5dh]

@@seth1704 damn straight!

[@_lucas_1k_]

Great purchase! Would definitely like to see it polished

[@griffinwiegert6827]

We had a 7720 and we absolutely loved ours I remember us having it until I was about 15 I remember that like it was yesterday. I don’t recall us ever having any real major issue outside of normal wear and tear. we sold it to upgrade to a 9510. Those 6620,7720,8820s are absolutely solid machines and I stop every time I see one still in action. Those were the golden years especially with the sound guard John Deere’s as well. Solid purchase man Albert Lea is only about 35 minutes from me!

[@bruceruhl2879]

Excellent buy!!! Congratulations!! Can't wait to see the combine videos!

[@happycamper5900]

You have a really nice machine. It is in remarkable condition. Keep up the maintenance on the sickle wobble box. It is a common failure point. Good luck.

[@shawntruesdale7180]

My favorite part of this video was how excited you got about the shared history with your dad. We had the the 7720 when I was younger they are great machines and the first combine I ever ran. Definitely shine her up she deserves it thanks for sharing

[@matthewheinze1231]

That opening was on point!!!! Walter Duncan!!!!!!

[@austinwade9533]

Watch that movie every year around the start of wheat harvest 😂😂

[@matthewheinze1231]

@austinwade9533 Still have it on a bootleg VHS. Use to watch it all the time.

[@charlesvaughn9055]

Wait on the shine, let’s make sure that it does it’s job at harvest! Consintrat on making it operate as it should and upgrade anything that you can. I love the combine and I believe it will serve you well! Stay safe and God Bless

[@stakman78]

Good on you mate. More kids need to learn about old iron. Cheapest way to combine on you tube right here.

[@NuffMan_]

05:50 Always shut engine first before ignition. Turning off the ignition first might break eletricals or even fry the alternator (depending how everythinks wired etc) I fried two generator controllers in my tractor, and blew every bulb in the machine.. Turns out having ignition off but engine turning, the generator outputs +20volts!

[@NeedForSpeed.2004]

0:36 This just now gave me an idea. I want to print out an old picture of 3 year old me on top of my late grandpa’s 6600 Combine with him standing next to it, frame the picture, and put it in the barn.

[@islaymcilraith8838]

I really appreciate the old green and yellow iron! I grew up riding in an 8820 Titan II combine for my entire youth it eventually got sold and years later my neighbor a farmer who i have worked with for years, running his 8820 Titan II told me that that was the same combine I grew up in all those years ago, he bought it from the farmer who rented my grandparents land after my grandpa passed away from cancer. The neighbor is the one that now rents a portion of our land as I slowly take more of it over as i learn and grow as a farmer but it still boggles my mind that that combine has never really left our farm and has harvested so many crops off these fields and now im having the amazing opportunity as he is wanting to upgrade to purchase it back and bring it back home where it belongs. Its an amazing story which i just had to share when i saw your video show up and its cool how it really has come full circle and all the memories i have in that machine will continue as we keep the old iron running!

[@toddkraml6477]

Love watching the old Duffy still hard at it,you and duffy will make cool videos.

[@mt_hillbilly5691]

I ran an old 8820 until I lost the engine in 2013. I still miss it. So simple and got the job done. Took me 2 years to quit reaching for the hydraulic levers on the steering column.

[@ericw1589]

Shine it up! My Dad owned 2 7720’s back in the 80’s - 90’s. Great combines!!

[@jordanbonifas8609]

This has gotten to be his best decision yet can’t wait to see this thing chewing corn this fall!

[@RJ1999x]

Chewing is a good way to describe that combine

[@erikklein-x6u]

I always plug machines in for a few hours if its below 50 degrees,they start like it's a Summer day.A lot of wear happens when you start an engine in very cold weather

[@blueboatone5653]

I had an early generation 7700. Most of the controls were identical. Brought back a lot of memories. Great video. Good luck with your new machine!

[@2010utube100]

I would check the rear of the conveyor augers for wear. The augers are made of pipe with flighting welded on. In the back they use an oil impregnated wood block, and eventually they wear the pipe out. I flipped the wood blocks to the front of the mounting bracket, and then cut a couple inches off the flighting for clearance. Didn't even have to remove the augers. Also, check the front of those augers. The bevel gears under the feederhouse just float on the shaft but are keyed to it. The keyways wear in the shaft until they don't have the traction to turn the augers.

[@6thGenFarmer]

Thanks for the heads up! I will be checking that out

[@M8Stealth]

Still the best cab access ladder ever put on a combine

[@thomasalexander1949]

I bought a 71 715 international last summer and I love running it. Bought off the original owners son local to me

[@Turtlesnow-o3b]

I think the rotor design was invented by IH but new holland was one of the first to use the rotor in their 1975 twin rotor combine. IH's axial flow was released in 1977 with the 1400 series. (IH was using prototypes of the axial flow combines for up to 2 decades before their combine was released.)

[@dralord1307]

Close but internet says: Sperry-New Holland in 1975 I did search the info though :D

[@WassFarms]

Didn’t gleaner also use a rotor in like ‘79?

[@daleglascock7337]

Allis gleaner made the first rotary combine

[@ryanmoeller9609]

I've heard talk that Deere experimented with a rotor back in the 40s/early 50s didn't like the sample it produced so stuck with the conventional design. Came from a reliable source but don't have any hard proof on that

[@ryanmoeller9609]

Shine it up! Will help resale value in the future and makes you more content!

[@M8Stealth]

Big black rotary knob ahead of the throttle is the reel speed for the bean head.

[@6thGenFarmer]

Thank you!

[@bmozer]

This is awesome, congratulations!! Now get the word out and find some wheat to custom harvest in July. That combine will drop great straw and there are guys that seek out walker combines to harvest small grains. Easy money and you’ll find any problems with your machine well before September. I did it last summer with my first combine and plan to do more this year.

[@BWYinYang]

Dang Carson, found yourself another sweet 70s n 80s equipment. Ya almost set, just need yourself shop/shed.Yes, on making combine shine and bright again.Keeps them in good shape longer.

[@6thGenFarmer]

my own shed is in the works but will probably be a year or 2. I will hopefully find at least a roof here shortly to get it under

[@AndrewDuff2188]

2020 was my first year farming. I rented some acres bought a cheap planter and I acquired an 8820 and an 843 head to use for harvest. It got the job done but man I love my IH rotor machine. Best of luck with the machine!

[@gbh559]

Congrats on the combine and head purchase. I love to see old iron still working. Let dad do a walk around video so we can have his take on it.

[@6thGenFarmer]

That’s a pretty good idea. I might have to do that

[@hoophil]

Wow nice combine Carson! Definitely should polish it and ceramic coat it, especially if it's going to sit outside. It will look amazing with a shine! I love how you drove it 6 hours home, good durability test! LOL Congratulations Carson, I'm so proud of you and your accomplishments at your age!

[@seththomas9105]

In the 90's I helped a neighbor of mine, he had a farrow to finnish operation and farmed ground around the neighborhood, but his boys were only in grade school. He had a 6600 and a 4 row head that did a great job, but was starting to show some age. He traded the 6600 on a 7720 Turbo. It was like going from working ground with draft horses to a 4320. The 4 row head on it couldn't keep up, I swear I was combining at 10 MPH sometimes. LOL. Got a 6 row head and it still ate corn like a pig. Treat that 8820 right, most guys my age (55) and older say it was the best series of combines Deere made. Great job and good luck farming.

[@danjarboe9160]

I had a 79 8820 and ran it 9 years. Great combine. It would run with 9600 in corn with 8 row head. Had a 20ft head with tiger jaw quick cut . 5 mph as long as beans were standing. Wish I had one of those set-ups now. So much easier to open field up with smaller head. We never carted the head just drove to the field and started cutting.

[@6thGenFarmer]

My dad had a tiger jaw sickle on his 20ft head back in the day. Said he could move really quick

[@cookcattleco.5731]

What I learned on my 7720 with the engine lid is make sure the hook you’re latching grabs onto goes behind that bottom sheet metal and doesn’t wedge around it like I noticed in the video.

[@hansd4861]

Rode a brand new 8820 titan2 with myuncle may 1980 from hull impnt IL to farm. Road gear speed was 22mph. Had rice tire duels. Ihe had it for 25 or 30yrs! Hi cotton!

[@kramerbrian1970]

Awesome intro! American harvest was an awesome movie.

[@stanleyharrell6009]

That Tech Manual is pure gold. Do not lose that book under any circumstances. Any mechanic that works on the combine will appreciate having that book on hand. You got a cream puff. Congrats on the find. This got you a subscribe. I want to see this thing working

[@Steve-n9d7d]

Ran an 8820 in the mid 80,s it was an awesome experience hope that you get to combine many acres with it.

[@johndenoma6397]

Good choice for a combine. When I farmed I had two 7700's and they were great combines. The advantage of the 7720's and 8820's was the auger. I cannot see how farmers today can afford a $1M combine or a $750K tractor.

[@brendanleis6411]

6 rows is not enough for that throat unless you really haul. But with a twelve row planter six might work nice. Of course with GPS it doesn’t really matter for matching up. I agree those were the coolest combines Deere ever made. I’m now fully bought in to watching your channel!

[@6thGenFarmer]

@@brendanleis6411 thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, with a six row corn head I would be moving at a pretty good pace, however, with some of my longer fields, a 6 row head will allow me to make nearly a full round before I need to unload. Otherwise, I will be full at the wrong end of the field.

[@brendanleis6411]

@ that’s important too, especially if you’re working alone and not unloading on the go. We had a 7700. I’m only 5-9 and that side door was small for me! Always wished we’d upgraded.

[@aidencrawford3487]

​@@brendanleis6411I'm 5'6, and getting in and out of old deere stuff can get interesting at times, I couldn't imagine being a big guy and trying to run one of these.

[@joeherndon5815]

I had the opportunity to run a 8820 I think if you don't get at least a 8 row corn you will be sorry that combine will eat corn and you need to keep it full or you will throw corn out the back

[@nathangraber3672]

Please make it shine.

[@jasonwoods3384]

nice purchase. Chris with Duffy Ag runs a 8820 as well

[@6thGenFarmer]

Yes! He runs the Titan 2. I really wanted the newer ones, but this one kind of fell in my lap.

[@OOpSjm]

@@6thGenFarmer Very clean machine you got

[@loghomeable]

Maybe you and Duffy could swap bean heads? He wanted a 25' and you could probably use a 30' better than him.

[@6thGenFarmer]

@ is he from New York? That’s a long ways to travel with a bean head.😂

[@jasonwoods3384]

@@6thGenFarmer yes but he loves to farm

[@hank4503]

I love that you know your movies its totally radical the stereo is built right in

[@ihguy2113]

your Chopper is the Titan 2 version longer fin discharge and your clean grain elevator is titan 2 BTW good looking machine i had an 86 Titan 2 8820 miss that machine

[@lmsendit9531]

You should 100% have it polished try to keep it as in very nice shape as possible it's hard to find them like that anymore can't wait to see the projects you do to it as it comes along

[@cowboy2112100]

Looks like a nice machine, I can’t wait to see more of it. BTW I was in my early twenties when these combines came out.

[@jonvanhouten8369]

Nice classic machine, found your channel because of the Kawasaki Ridge review. I like the current look without polishing. Impressive for only 23 years old!

[@6thGenFarmer]

Welcome to the channel and thank you!

[@claymcclanahan9191]

I grew up driving a 6600, 6620, 7720 and an 8820. I still have a 1987 8820 Titan II. So I know a little bit about these machines. The tail board and fins on the chopper on your combine have been replaced with the larger one like mine to help spread the material better. As for the controls inside, the black lever next to the throttle is the cylinder speed. The big round one in front of those levers is for reel speed on the bean head. Also, the lever on the left side of the steering column is used on the corn head to speed up or slow down the head speed. You may want to check and see if your cylinder has been upgraded to the 2 speed cylinder. I think they added that around 1983-84. Try to keep it inside a shed and not leave it out. Water is not your friend on the bearings, left over grain in the grain tank, trash build up inside the walls of the rear hood, shoe auger pan, etc. It will rust out in places where water is able to pool up or absorb into the material built up inside. Parts are getting harder to find especially shields. Take precaution when you take off shields and don't put them where they can be run over or lost. Looks like the shield over the upright auger chain is gone. Be careful you don't have clothing or hands close to this when running if shield is missing. You should be able to find one in a salvage yard, but most are rusted out at the bottom from trash build up and getting wet over the years. Be sure after harvest that you blow it off thoroughly before washing it. Stuff will build up in places that you wouldn't think about, such as between the cab and the grain tank and under and behind the motor. Always keep the motor blown off, keep all material away from engine that could start a fire. I think that you should polish it up and ceramic coat it to preserve the paint.You have a nice 45 year old machine. If you have any questions, I'll try to answer what I can. Its nice to see the younger generation be interested in older equipment.

[@Casecollector]

I completely agree with you as to why the sprayers don't have the same steering column, I have a 6500 sprayer & have considered putting the combine column in the sprayer

[@royaltutranch]

I just want to let you know, I totally got that reference to possibly the greatest farming movie of all time, “American Harvest”! Definitely have to put flags on em next Roger!

[@6thGenFarmer]

I was hoping somebody would get the reference!!

[@Financialwiz4567]

I'm a very young farmer (57) , and operated a 6620 until 2007, when I made the switch over to a 9400 that I still run. So, I still have what i like to call a "quite walker". The 20 series machines were great, very easy to work on, but for me, required ear plugs to enjoy operating. With today's head phone options that would help! Nice looking machine.

[@monteboevers5118]

Good luck with your machine!

[@BFFarm-i2i]

Make sure the pan under the set of small augers is not wore thin, its a mongrol to replace. If the small augers have not been replaced and are worn it will crack grain, because it won't pull the grain away from the concave fast enough. There is a grease cert on the live shaft under the seat/seat pan that should get greased once a season, its a bear to get to. Good luck on your adventure.

[@kolewiebensohn]

Now that's a combine! We're running 87 6620 Titan 2 sidehill which was a huge upgrade from the 6600. I love it, best sample every year at the co-op. Mine has 22 led lights total on it now and it shines damn near a 10 acre area under light which is nice! Also turned mine up to 7720 horsepower and I can run a 643 corn head in 225 bushel corn at 3mph but unloading on the go drops a guy to about 1-1.5mph but I also run a 920f and it's perfect for that combine in beans, keeps it full at slower ground speeds so you do a good job cutting. In a good day of beans I can knock out 55 acres with no issues. Corn is slower since drying is slow but when hauling to town 35-45 acres is a good number to pick a day. Like I always say simplicity has a quality all of its own!

[@6thGenFarmer]

What did you do to gain engine HP?

[@kolewiebensohn]

@6thGenFarmer Well me and my local mechanic who worked at Deere when these 20 series were new was talking and we ended up giving the pump a crank, basically what a lot of guys did to tractors hence the reason I have a 4430 that dynos 170hp. Cause the 6620 engine is the same as the 7720 and has a couple differences from a 8820. They all are 6466Ts, but the 8820 was the special one that got a intercooler as the big difference. But yeah just tweeked the fuel pump screw. Basically my 6620 will run with my neighbors 7720 in corn until it's gets above 25 percent and 235 bushel to the acre, that's were the extra threshing capacity and larger clean grain system and grain tank augers come into play as my 6620 just can't keep up now but that extra horsepower does help out a lot in tough beans. In corn I can't get crazy since sidehill final drives were built to take a lot of abuse. These combines are a simple machine and some maintenance goes a long way, kinda funny my 6620 had a fire this fall during the last day of beans harvest and it's currently just about to go into the shop to get fixed up because it's just to nice to scrap since I've put about 15 grand into it in the past years. I do recommend a good was and buff and what I use is Malco Rejuvenator, it really brings faded paint back.

[@strobelightbrian]

I think it would be cool to see the combine all shined up, but we gotta earn it. You need more subscribers! Set a milestone for us!

[@6thGenFarmer]

haha, I should've said 30,000 subscribers I will polish it

[@SacredDuramax]

Hello @6thGenFarmer, Im Matt, i just subscribed to your channel and would love to see this ole girl shined up to her former glory with a polishing and ceramic coat. Great purchase and looking forward to whats instore next for this old iron beauty

[@6thGenFarmer]

Thanks for subscribing and commenting! It sounds like everyone wants to see her shined up so I might have to start working on that!

[@bushdog64]

What a great manual. Good looking combine

[@jimmarr796]

Just bought one . 6620 turbo 1979 . It's awesome

[@6thGenFarmer]

That’s Awsome! There was 2x 6620 turbo combines selling together in a group package for $11,000 but I was too late and they already sold

[@kennethpatterson3089]

Good choice for your first combine. I wish you all the best with it. Must be a good one, Chris Duffy of Farming with Duffy Ag has one for his first combine 😊. It would look great cleaned up and polished.

[@6thGenFarmer]

Thanks 👍

[@calitrainman]

I'm excited to see this working

[@danielj.schneider5162]

Part of me says shine it up, but another big part says ... it's a machine meant to work, doesn't matter what it looks like. Sweet ride!

[@jasonprocai1020]

Shine it up, this was my favorite combine of 80's.

[@calerussler288]

I don’t care if you make it shine because the wear and tear gives it character.

[@_Lunchbox_]

Cool! Can’t wait to see you get started farming.

[@kenthanson4562]

I’ll let you know there is a cross shaft behind the motor ujoint you need to grease once or twice a year you just adjust it at the shutoff loosen the screw and pull the cable out and retighten screw and then you have it adjusted you have to stand on your head almost to grease it that switch is your reel speed

[@razzy_farms]

0:00 the Race Against The Harvest reference

[@6thGenFarmer]

Yesss!!

[@harikishor.m7565]

Let it shine ❤🎉

[@jeffmyers4680]

Congratulations !!

[@potatocat42]

I think it deserves to be polished. Definitely on the look for more videos. Cannot wait until harvest. Make sure you have some common belts on hand because most dealers don't stock parts for these anymore. Better then paying for next day freight or waiting a couple days for a stock order. Parts for these are also very cheap compared to deere's newer combines.

[@6thGenFarmer]

It came with a few belts but I will be for sure to stock more! Thanks for the comment

[@truthandfreedom885]

You don't need starting fluid, leave the key on for 15 seconds letting the electric fuel pump get the fuel up there to the injectors. 8820 was probably the best starting combine ever made. But of course I'm ever possible I will always plug in any equipment I plan on using on a cold morning unless it's out in the field That is 14 mi away from my homestead farmstead

[@6thGenFarmer]

Good to know. Thanks for the tip!

[@erikklein-x6u]

Chaffer on top, sieve on the bottom. One of the big advantages of the 9000 series was the pre-cleaner,a sieve in front of the chaffer which put 1/3rd of the corn right into the grain tank

[@rbfishcs123]

Wow - super cool and informative video. Congrats on the (new to you) classsic combine. I look forward to seeing you harvest with it next year. Also from a technical perspective, I think it is fantastic that you've clearly learned up on how the combine works. Getting under the 'hood' is critical to responsible ownership and operation.

[@rodriqueselston1119]

Love the combine They are great, reliable, combine Put the money in it now, and you will not regret it later Just make sure you learn your combine, listen, and notice everything it will save you a lot of money in the long run

[@King_Randy]

Ok now I’m excited!!!

[@6thGenFarmer]

I promised that I had some cool stuff coming! Thanks for watching

[@timbrandenburg8334]

I had a 1982 for 20 years great combine ran a 30 foot head worked great. Shine it up . I would wax mine. The rear wheel assist helps a lot mine had duals in the front. It was great in mud.

[@timbrandenburg8334]

Just watched your video yours looks really good stairs. Headliner nice and no rust that I can see in the spots they usually rust good purchase

[@tomlines7181]

Very nice combine Carson. Looking forward to see how your first season goes.

[@WassFarms]

Reel speed is your dial! Also there should be a dial down on the right hand side behind the tire that shows your cylinder clearance

[@isaacnaeger731]

We had 2 7720 turbos they were sweet both had rear wheel drive as well

[@marshalloutdoors1791]

Congratulations love your choice of combines!

[@timothyeng282]

I am now eagerly awaiting the upcoming harvest season.

[@robinghunt]

I think it will look amazing cleaned and polished. Definitely it will make you feel better and remember, you’re going to be in there a lot. So, like your truck, make it nice for you. I also think that the engine is going to be much more easy to maintain. Congratulations on the purchase. Sometimes simple is better. BIG PLUS, you won’t need a computer to work on this machine and you will have right to repair for this.

[@bigmancrs]

That's a nice looking combine in really good condition I can't wait to see it in the field

[@6thGenFarmer]

Thank you!!

[@randymuhs6079]

My brother and I still run 8820s, his has 9000 hrs, mine about 7000.

[@rayanderson4119]

I believe that dial you turned and thought it adjusted the cylinder speed is actually a hydraulic control to vary the reel speed. I think the cylinder speed had to be adjusted manually from outside near the belts. At least that's what I recall from our 6600. And that was a LONG time ago.

[@GMdieselman]

Should be a nice machine. Those Titan/Titan II combines were good machines. My only major complaint with them was the offset cab, but not all the manufacturers had centered cabs back then. I will disagree that the other manufacturers left the chat when the 8820 arrived though. The IH 1480, Gleaner L2 and N7, and New Holland TR95 were all heavy hitters as well and the White 9700 later too. All in good fun, any classic combine is cool to see in the field.

[@allenmoore5061]

Cool combine I am ready Partial to the old equipment myself

[@capt.kennethabney8789]

Oh yeah, definitely need to polish it. Great job sharing it with us.

[@gwirtz]

I had two 8820’s and I’m sure you could turn up the power very easily so you’d also have 225 hp.

[@arthurok327]

Howdy, I gotta agree with you, the 8820 was and is a legend combine, we never had one, we ran Massey Ferguson combines, but we had neighbors that did run the 8820, and still have a friend that runs one, Chris over on Duffy ag, runs a 8820 too, definitely a Cool combine, Stay safe, God Bless and Farm on my Friend

[@6thGenFarmer]

When I was looking for my combine I ran into a couple duffy ag videos. will defiantly watch more as he has done alot of work to it.

[@daltonlarson7717]

Good Looking Machine. 🇺🇸

[@PondbankFarms]

I believe that dial that you weren't sure about is the reel speed. I used to run a 7720. Thanks for the videos btw, always enjoy them.

[@409harvesting]

The knob on the console is Reel speed.

[@mowerjeff8990]

Shine it up. Round black dial is reel speed on grain head. The steering wheel tilt was to make it easier to get in and out of engine compartment door.

[@elkhound38]

Super cool addition. We had a 6620 titan2 we ran for years before going to a 9500. Combine is long gone but we have steel tracks still in shed my grandpa had to get one super wet fall.

[@6thGenFarmer]

I think it’s crazy that steel tracks were a factory option for these machines!

[@elkhound38]

@6thGenFarmer I'll snap a photo next time I am down. I'm genuinely curious what they weight.

[@mattkempker1264]

loved my 7720s when i started and still have them but love the 9500 i got now if your late into the fall and it gets cold have extra fuel filters because i had issues jelling up but for a startup machine you will be happy if your fields are flat why not get a 1243 or 1293 then you can grow into the head if you ever update later down the road plus it fits the planter. otherwise, a 643 with calmer rolls is awesome run that on the 9500 and love it

[@dougadams2948]

Only issue with a bigger head is the grain tank only holds so much. Better to plan how you are going to get the grain away from the combine efficiently. I had a 6620 and 6 row corn head as I used it moving to my 9500, but with the 6620 parked wagons in the middle of the field and dumped often.

[@6thGenFarmer]

Yes, I agree with you Doug. I would love to get a 1243 head, but I’m going to have to be unloading way too often

[@mattkempker1264]

@@6thGenFarmer that’s a fair point 6 row would be nice to much easier to get down the road then a 8 but I have narrow roads where I’m at at the end of the day you gotta do what’s best for your operation because what works for the farm next door might not work for you and vice versa but I still stick with get the calmer knife rolls when you can in my opinion

[@scotyarnell1157]

@@6thGenFarmer there were some mechanics/ farmers that made 8 row heads out of 6row heads. You might run into this when looking. Think positive about them because we had one when these heads were expensive used (unmodified) and it worked fine…. Saved some money too.

[@zgrossmanzg]

Still running a 88 Titan 2 7720 with a 643 corn head and 18 foot bean head. Great combines. Some of the maintenance might be challenging to get to but other then that they are simple machine.

[@kevinkevlar8050]

Congratulations on the new Ledgen.