John Deere Combine Durability Test #1

[@jamesbrown8718]

Cole I love to hear how you talk about your grandfather and how you were saying him and cooper look so much alike, I thought you were going to start crying. It just shows how much you loved him. And grandma Judy is such a blessing to me, love seeing her laughter and how fun she is to be around. I think you take allot of that from her. Great video as always

[@itskvg1880]

I really hope your lawyers have a good case on the bin builders cause holy moly it seems like they didn't do anything right....

[@truthteller9071]

Right. Hire American workers

[@robm3063]

@@truthteller9071 So why does all the new bin stuff at Larson Farm work?

[@chasecrump9276]

@@truthteller9071 that's probably who they hired.... that doesn't mean anything bud

[@fungleinfection6998]

That’s what happens when ya take the cheapest bid…

[@robm3063]

@@fungleinfection6998 My thoughts also. My question is who are these bin manufactures? I figure they have a "company" that services a territory and they build their product for them. One would think they would have a crew out there last year fixing this stuff as their name is on it. We will probably never know as the details will be sealed when the settlement is complete. I will say this, Cole and family were too close to that whole build. They should have just let them do their jobs and not make content for the channel. They also should have made a few calls to fellow youtube farm channel folks or neighboring farms to get advice on things. My farm is a 20x20 garden in my backyard and even I could see something was fishy with this whole project. The elephant in the room that never has been asked or answered is was it a shotgun wedding.

[@pamalvestad3848]

As a farmer I shake my head over the sloopy job on your grain bin site. I was raised when you do a job you do it right or get help so the job is done right. I truly hope your grain bin operation can be gone through thourgly for excellent safe working conditions. God Be With You All Keep everyone safe

[@spudrubble]

Steel toe boot in the backside of a certain grain bin builder seems required.

[@silkedavid8876]

I cannot believe how much trouble you are having with the new bins!

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

I know you would think they didn’t pay for them or something.

[@sherylbentley3724]

I agree

[@curtisnewman1520]

That's what happens when you hire the cheapest contractors to build the bin sites to save a couple bucks

[@MrRaptorman1975]

@@curtisnewman1520 if that's what they did. I can't see a million for that being the cheapest guy.

[@dalegereaux1863]

I'm so sorry to hear you're still having all these bin site problems. I hope you find solutions soon. 🙏

[@beaumershon3066]

A good lawyer...

[@cumminspoweredab7441]

I think it something every time they go to use the giant shiny pile of stacked crap.

[@johndernberger1961]

This is why you invest in a 3rd party project manager. Seems like a waste of money on the front end, but pays off in the end.

[@billwhite7099]

@@johndernberger1961 that's a good point, and something I would have never thought of. Shouldn't you be trusting the company that sold the sight that they are overseeing their subcontractors? I mean I get where you're coming and you come off as knowledgeable. So my question is, for a grain bin sight like this is it bought through one company and then they sub out the different steps or is just an engineer consulted and then the stages are independent. Hopefully I didn't sound like a complete idiot.

[@johndernberger1961]

@@billwhite7099 Bill, not being privy to the contract the family agreed too, but watching the episodes over time, there seemed to be a lot of contractor performs this action and the family performs this action. I am sure this was in an effort to save money, but also provides the contractor many "way outs" when things go astray. I got the impression the family was the project manager at times. In a project of this size and the level of engineering and technical complexity most people are just not qualified. This is not a slam on anyone, but just a reality. We must always realize our shortcomings at time and let (pay) the professionals handle such complexity and oversight. This is a million dollar + investment. I must also note that the 3rd party manager works directly for you and not the contractor. Thus he/she can monitor / manage the project while you go about your daily busines which by the way "pays the bills" . I am sure this will all work out in the end, but it is going to be painful as we are hearing in Daddy Constars voice.

[@andrewf.909]

I hope you guys win the entire FARM with the bin problems you've experienced.

[@TheGoldenGamersz]

Un hmmmm hmmmm

[@sunflower17k]

It's a good thing you have so much video of the bin build. It amazes me that they knew you were filming & still did crap for work.

[@deanedmunds5471]

I'm with everyone else, I hate seeing all the problems with the bin site. I hope you get them resolved soon.

[@turklayher4794]

I haven't heard much talk about the bin sight earlier this year and thought all the problems had been resolved but obviously not. The more I watched the higher my blood pressure went up. I can't believe all the problems you have had with it since the install. I feel for you guys now that it's harvest time You guys have alot of patience having spent thousands of dollars on the project. Sitting on the outside watching all this unfold is hard to watch Cole. It's like the crew that did this project were all the rejects of bin building school working on your bin site. It's so sad 😞 keep your chin up buddy and say a prayer 🙏. Other than that look out for hay bales grazing in the corn!!!

[@CajunJosh]

They appear to be staying quite about it while they are either in or preparing for their lawsuit.

[@JeffHowell]

Cole said in an earlier video during spring they couldn’t get into the issues since they’re talking to a lawyer

[@davidl.miller8168]

Cole, Man I am so sorry to see the continued struggles with that new bin site. What should have made life easier seems to have caused a major headache. I felt so bad for Daddy Cornstar when he climbed to the top to check the cables, you could feel his frustration. I hope that there is something that can be done soon to fix these issues. That is to much to invest in a lemon. God Bless you guys and stay safe during harvest.

[@debbydrach]

Amen

[@jackbannock3458]

Basically demolish half of it and start again. New pit, new auger system out of the pit to the leg, new conveyers on top, new augers out of the bins, new side dumps on the right side, etc.

[@jaredgliedt2353]

So Sorry to see issues with the bin site ongoing. You all continue to push through the frustration none the less. Proud of yall for the fight you have in you! GODSPEED!

[@relevant.c5411]

i really hope the company that did ur bin site is either getting no business or has gotten their act together and are not causing grief to future clients. Praying it all works out and everything is fixed asap so next season is a smooth ride start to finish.

[@tedhart4468]

If they had there act together they would have a army of guys there making it right and be doing everything they could to keep it right if they had any sense of pride in there work and respect for there reputation they would be all over it and standing by it

[@rslush91]

Probably will file for bankruptcy and then start a new company under a different name. I've seen it a hundred times when it comes to companies that build public schools and then get brought to court for shotty work

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

I know Cornstar Farms, Cole and the entire family, can't really talk about what's going on with the Bin Site yet but dang'it that's so frustrating just to watch. I can't imagine shelling out that kind of money for what should have been a huge boost in productivity for the Farm and a great idea if implemented correctly. I truly hope you get things ironed out and it all made right plus a little for loss of time and money to get it all going the way it should have been from the start. As far as that motor burning belts it could be alignment but that would make me think it would be throwing belts not burning them. It actually sounds more like something to do with the auger in the bottom of the pit not being aligned properly or a bearing out, something creating that drag. You and all our farmers are still and always will be in my prayers. God Bless...

[@billwhite7099]

It's gotta be like buying a house, and having to live across the road in a camper.

[@prometheus8010]

Actually the great thing about the channel is that you have all the footage of every time it went wrong when a new site shouldn't have

[@lpschick7237]

How frustrating. Really makes you stop & think about how many farmers across our country are faced with all of these little hiccups. No wonder generations later families are selling off their land. It takes a lot of hard work & dedication. Plus there are always risk in farming & making sure you make a profit. I do appreciate you all sharing the good, bad & everything in between. It takes special people with a certain type of work ethic & mind set to be a farmer.

[@debbydrach]

Being a farmer has to be one of the most frustrating jobs ever 😮 so glad you hang in there and try keeping your sense of humor too 👍

[@peteparker7396]

Challenging is the better word. It is not for the meek.

[@3069mark]

Dad never had any trash in his grain tank when he farmed back in the 60's and 70's, neither in corn or beans. He ran John Deere's and started with a Model 55 then went to a Model 95 and then to a Model 105 and ended up with a Model 4400. I guess that Dad must have known how to set everything on the combine so the grain was clean when it got to the tank. My Dad was one of the best farmers there ever was and he was highly respected in the farming community in our county in Iowa. Lord how I miss him. It will be 40 years next year since he died. I love you, Dad.

[@roadmaster6002]

You measure the corn cob with a metric wrench then open your concave one or two numbers above the wrench size.

[@milkandcookyz]

I love that you guys are running a Deere this year. It's such valuable information being able to actually see the differences between the two in real life scenarios. For this I thank you greatly.

[@jetblast1212]

I can't imagine how frustrating it must be to have so many problems with your bin site. Good luck, I hope you get all the kinks worked out soon.

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

13:40 add different pulleys on both sides to the system to add one more belt more power transmitted, alternatively you cna change pulley diameter , slow the turning increase torque

[@kflan3342]

Lifting up prayers for you guys. I can't even imagine your frustration.

[@bigdog6512]

hey cole you need to get you some Thunder tarp straps for your grain trailers. there made for keep your tarp down so the wind doesnt throw it up in air or over the trailer. Have them on my trailer saves you a bent bar and a tarp. I have them on front middle and end of trailer.

[@seanobyrne6481]

Great show, praying you will get optimal harvest, safety good weather. Also that you will be able to store your corn in your bins!

[@EvaTudino]

Farming has no mercy I watch you guys clean repair oil gas up tires .and it's never smooth sailing so thank you for not giving up for pluging along dad after day and finding time to shair it with us 😊 thank you Cole corn star faimily I pray tomorrow's a better day

[@chad221ful]

Hey y’all stay strong……y’all are handling it very well with the bin site problems

[@discretecinema8451]

I really can't wait to hear what all has been going on with the bin site in the background

[@a-a-ron2336]

Hope the litigation with the binsite builders gets resolved soon ✌️

[@dougvinduska9593]

Don't forget if you go to the Coop give a hello to Sable.

[@thealexbeast]

Good job keeping your cool Cornstars. I could see the frustration hiding just behind your faces but you hid it well. Good luck with the bin issues!

[@billwhite7099]

they are doing a commendable job keeping their cool. I would need bail money by now.

[@samcurtis8930]

Man, Cole you really got ripped off with that bin site. I hope things turn out better in the coming days.

[@chrisbrown3291]

Sorry to hear you are still having problems with the bin site, hopefully they get worked out soon! God bless

[@scottholbert2742]

I'm thinking that Coles a 2 combine family now, just haven't told us yet lol

[@lanceglassgow3761]

Hey Cole. You and I started our bin expansion at the sale time. I’m in Northern California. Mine are 48 foot 11 ring. I feel so guilty my contractor did a great job. Super happy with mine. Stick with it you’ll get it figured out.

[@infiniteadam7352]

We just had a hurricane here in Orlando like two weeks ago, there are still brush piles by the roads everywhere and It just got cold for the first time last night, so I just heard on the radio that the grocery stores are sold out of firewood. There is apparently a shortage of firewood? Is that crazy or what? People....All wood burns, it doesn't have to be split and packaged for it to work. Crazy world we live in.

[@danfinley3690]

Dang hope things get better with the bin site

[@bobglaid3737]

That’s terrible that the brand new bin site has been nothing but trouble for your farm. I hope you get it straightened out this year

[@oscarbrodersen6430]

You should see if there is a way to get the pit auger chain driven instead of belt driven

[@roseellenroberts3836]

So sorry for all the frustration grateful for all you guys do for the world to feed them

[@kevinjustkevin7627]

I believe that corn is for ethanol fuel. Correct me if I’m wrong.

[@roseellenroberts3836]

I do remember Cole saying it was fuel

[@rglover82201]

You guys should look at installing a "Man Lift" put in at the new bins. If you've never heard of it. It's basically a big belt with steps and handles spread out along the belt. It can be ordered to any height. You step on the running belt, it lifts you up to the top of the bin or back down.

[@PrestigeWorldWidePWW]

Good idea

[@patrickmorgan3326]

It really saddens me to see the problems with the bins. I think it’s quite obvious that the contractor did very shoddy work and to add insult to injury it will take years to drag him through the court system. I will pray that you’re able to get it operational in time for the harvest. I admire your family’s patience and perseverance because by this time I’d be saying bad words and throwing things.

[@patrickmorgan3326]

I’m sorry but I don’t know how to do what you’re asking so I’ll just have to forgo the prize and you can pick someone else.

[@ianjohns9n547]

That noise you heard going down the road that you didn’t know what it was, was someone mirroring your monitor over the John Deere server. Freaked me out when boss man looked at my monitor the first time also.

[@BuckWheat0591]

You guys sure got hosed on that bin system

[@DeeLTFL]

I love watching you all do harvest. Really hope that you're able to get your bin system fixed correctly. So sad for all the frustration you are having to deal with. 😕

[@NavexCole]

Loved your intro! You’re getting so good! 😘

[@LP-mz8rc]

@Nave Looking forward to Baby Cornstar updates! Take care of yourselves. 💖

[@troymcwilliams5837]

12:48 Cooper throwing the handle for the crank was hard to watch. I can relate to the frustration, and just feeling defeated. Hope you get the bin site figured out, the whole thing has seemed like a pretty bad experience.

[@rockgeluk9746]

How many broken cobs are being broken by the chopper?

[@kimberlyhyde3040]

I like that you can see your grandpa in Cooper. Our son looks just like my father in law. He has the same walk as him also.

[@Finestbobcat.service]

Why not change belts to chain and chain sprokets? In the pit augur.

[@SomeGuyFromOttawa]

Looking forward to the day you can talk about the Bin issues and have a fully functional, and reliable system!

[@timnewman1172]

Cole, I'm with you on the cornstalk rollers... I'm soil-sampling this fall, driving and walking thru all that corn stubble SUX!!!

[@timnewman1172]

The guy that farms our ground is in 20" rows and uses a roller under his corn head, you can drive across rows and barely notice...

[@francisakers4126]

Seems new bins sites and legs always have issues. (Work at a co-op) we adopted the habit for the start of harvest of just run everything as slow as possible for a truck and then just make a small adjustment, check all gauges/ listen and make a bit more adjustments till it starts to overload then back it down some based off of how each commodity and moisture of it runs

[@gungadin6889]

Nice reliable combine. Hope ya get the corn in before the first big snow. Forecast at least 2 ft here in the Cascades this weekend. I know what 2 ft does to a wheat field

[@buffettchick1]

Dumb question? Does tilling help break down the organic matter faster or Is it too damaging???

[@Donuts_random_stuff]

You can’t guess how happy I am that corn gets starving I ABSOLUTELY LOOOOOOVVVVEEEE corn harvest no words are enough to explain how much I love it

[@BERGBOY570]

I feel your frustrations Daddy Corn Star! Keep chipping away at the problems and hold the installers accountable for not delivering as ordered..

[@erikgushanas8516]

Cole at Harvester East Moline plant the snouts were called points.

[@barbaracatalano6299]

I am so sorry for the absolute heck you guys are going through with those brand new bins. What a sorry statement for that company. Hopefully it will get straightened out before harvest is done.

[@Ratkwad]

Hi Cole & Co. Just a question and please educate me, why do you have silos? Wouldnt you put the grain on a concrete slab then cover with tarps, then hoover up the product with a giant vacuume cleaner to load up? Seems the silos are prone to weather events and maintenece overhead. Please explain. Love your channel its very informative, much love from Australia.

[@billwhite7099]

Hello Mary Lou's goodbye grain, sweet Mary Lou we're so in love with yield.... I'm sure there's a parody song in there somewhere for that old Statler Brothers song. I can guarantee I would be singing "Hello Mary Lou" every time I was driving the combine on that field, or at least when I pulled into it.

[@fayeashcroft7066]

Did you buy the John Deere harvester or renting it ???

[@bobbyparham4253]

It sounds like to me that the pit auger is not turning fast enough to get the rated bushels per hour. It could be because the belts are struggling to turn all that grain weight because they are slipping to much. I was wondering if there is a way to convert to a geared transmission and do away with the belt setup........but I really don't know what I am talking about.....

[@brentanderson3806]

How did the round bale end up out in the cornfield?

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video and Much Love as Always 🌽 🌟

[@nancymcnee2707]

YIKES - where did that bale come from!! Sounds dreadful to have issues with the bins. You guys work so hard. Hope for smooth roads/rows ahead.

[@cabldawg1]

The bin site is the kind of situation that makes my eye start twitching

[@bigloudnoise]

Is it possible to replace the belts and pulleys in the dump pit with chains and sprockets? At least then you'd not have to worry about it burning up again.

[@clayunruh632]

That beeping sound the screen made is from when someone wirelessly logged into your screen (RDA)

[@mharrye]

You've been working hard to get the Deere to reasonable loss in both corn and beans. I know the Crary takes a lot of power to run but looks like its worth it. Smashing a snout with a hay bale sounds like the way my year has been going only its been unloader tube vs tree.

[@teddet412]

You'll have that on'em big jobs Cole. Days like that really test ones nerves and self control. Just gotta keep plugging away, and remember the things you learned on the bad days. For me it seems those are the days I learn the most... what not to do or what to look for or check ahead of time next time. Remember what solved the problems is the best one. Good luck, supposed to warm up the next few days that'll help.

[@mrsdig57]

I'm beginning to think that you had less problems before you got the new bins. I hope all the problems are worked out soon.

[@robertspringer4019]

I can only imagine the frustration you guys are having with the new bin sight. Holly Cow.

[@bgslade1]

I have run several different makes of floater tires on spreaders and every single one has a wheel hop at around 22-24 MPH. its factory installed !!!

[@hardenmama1800]

So interesting - on the East Coast, we planted corn about April 30 and harvested it in September. Soybeans were planted in late May/June and harvested in October. But you guys harvest soybeans first. Wonder what the growing difference is. The bin situation must be very frustrating.

[@ccole9080]

might be longer maturing variety for higher yields due to longer growing season. Just a thought. could be they plant later too ?

[@Stephen_A.]

Hi Maverick ! Watch for those holes when running around. 🥰

[@jasonschilling6120]

Have a safe corn harvest. A few bumps along the way happens sometimes.

[@kevinsiedschlag429]

Sometimes on a rotory combine have to close concave cobs roll in rotor instead of going through sideways

[@debbiekinnell9349]

What a hassle you have since getting the new bins which were installed by cowboys and the money you spent hopefully you will soon get them up and running xx

[@oxfordmontello3281]

All that money and all those problems with not only the bin site but the red combine also. It is sooooo frustrating to watch let alone live it. Prayers to you all!

[@brianbiesterveld1678]

I hope you get the bin issues figured out without having to redo the feed infrastructure of the whole site. I cant wait to see the content of how it all shakes out, I'm praying for good things from it.

[@robindelude3787]

Wow! I can’t get over the amount of problems you guys continue to have with the bin site. Are you sure that your site wasn’t the first site your builders had ever constructed? I know you can’t discuss it. I hope all of the issues are resolved very soon. One of these days, I hope that DC’s only concern is whether or not the chocolate milk in the fridge is beyond its freshness date. Stay safe guys!

[@bevolson7619]

Great exciting video. Hopefully the bin setup’s will start working. Keep it moving!

[@ericluitjens4256]

36 on the concave 250 on the rotor. If the corn is halfway dry most of it is threshed in the feed accelerator.

[@dawnsutherland3461]

Have a goodnight Cole and family

[@geraldfelchGoose]

D C that was a awesome sun set At the top. Take a breath in joy the moment take another step. Thanks Cornstars

[@tony-the-tigerjohns3294]

That $3 bin site is awfully impressive! 😁

[@oldad6207]

I ran into a fellow in the grocery store wearing a Corn Star Farms sweat shirt. I asked if he watched often. WELL, then we laughed much harder and longer over your trying to turn the new combine into a skidloader than we did about a little grain on the ground. I just thought DC should know.

[@hiloprime9638]

Hopefully you can get that new bin system figured out, will be nice once it all works like it's supposed to..

[@larryruemmele4375]

How many bushel loss due to cab corn?

[@ronnydowdy7432]

The new bins have been working great and will just get better over the years for Cornstar Farms. Sorry for the troubles you've been having with the bins before it was even,, finished?

[@Stepica]

Cant wait for your lawyers to give you green light! Thats gonna be some rollercoaster of a video Im sure.

[@chrisjames8540]

there must be something too tight with the auger from the pit. Burning belts means that there is a tremendous load on something that should not be there. Or the pit/auger is not sized correctly for what you are doing.

[@charleshagenbuch6078]

Round bale rolling with a corn head sounds like a new event in the farmers Olympics. How far can you go without damaging your snouts?

[@timnewman1172]

Not very...

[@lornecossar4829]

Best million $$$$ bin project Cole got , heard him bragging about it ! U get what u pay for ! Lmao

[@fascat2001]

Hey Cole just a quick question. Can you not run a chain belt on that motor below that is burning up the rubber belts? Just was curious I am keeping you guys in my prayers and know everything will work out.

[@billwhite7099]

It is impressive that y'all are able to deal with that failure of a bin sight without cussing. I cannot imagine how frustrated y'all must be. My best wishes are with y'all that the kinks finally get worked out. My goodness

[@sandyratcliffe5621]

Your awesome Cole ! Keep on trucking and entertaining us. You are a star.

[@dave1135]

Just got back from one of those catching fire, and the field it was in. Keep your combines clean, inside and out. P.s, Cole, I know your family keeps yours clean, I was meaning any farmer viewers.

[@davidbjerrum6178]

a friend of mine with a welding shop in york nebraska, sorry, can straighten those plastic snoots. tons cheaper than new.