Corn picker forum

Mike Aylward · Mike Aylward

Just a reminder for the Antique Harvest Days show near Ottumwa, IA. The show will be held on October 15 and 16 (Friday and Saturday) with a rain date a week later. For more information call 641-777-7202, 641-680-2815, or 660-341-6642 or contact me here. Mike

bmk · bmk

Years ago , Dad and my Uncle bought a new 120 John Deere picker. They used it for themselves and picked a lot of corn for neighbors over the years. My Uncle died about 15 years ago and Dad died about 2 years ago. I've been trying to find an operators manual or any other material on the 120 with no luck. ...

doa44green · doa44green

Will a subframe from a NI mounted picker built for a JD 60, 620 or 630 fit a JD 2510?

norma · norma

Looking for chain links that have the tabs on them that carries the elevator paddles. Wondering if anyone knows who would carry them or where to get them. This is for a case one row corn picker.

jwmfarms · jwmfarms

Anybody know where I can find an inside gathering chain for a Massey Ferguson model 61 corn picker? The inside chain is the one that has the lug angled up. Not sure why. Does anybody know? Not for me, trying to help someone else find one. Prefer the roller chain type, but think the detachable link style w...

TeddyM · TeddyM

I'm new to the Forum so I'll Start by saying Hello !! I have a few acres of corn I'm going to try to pick. Problem is it is on a hillside some of which is steep grade of 15%-25%. Is there any thicks or hints for doing this with a 323 single row picker? Using a AC D-19 (70HP) tractor. Thanks !! Teddy

chicken farmer · chicken farmer

Guy's i'm looking at an esay trial wagon are they good wagon's any advice. -- Edited by chicken farmer on Thursday 29th of September 2011 06:55:37 AM

starvation · starvation

just looking for some ideas, I broke the feild open last nite with combine, then set it up for beans, so I could start picking, but, corn is 21 to 28% , I'm thinking maybe next wk mite fill an 1000 bu wooden crib. then fill wagons and leave set, I grind out of em in the winter for the cattle. most yrs I wa...

starvation · starvation

where to look, can I still get one off the net somewhere, TIA

starvation · starvation

hi new to the site, in fact I found it looking for picker parts. heres the deal I got a 324 that we cut down to 30'' rows. and was talking to a friend last nite about parts, he said he had a 325 2 row narrow he'll sell me, well I went to look at it this morn and it is in better shape then mine, so I want to buy it and off...

ljhutch77 · ljhutch77

Well we brought the 880 home today and found out that its stuck...however we think that we can easily break it loose. Any ideas on how to do that? We also got the spare parts for the tractor and picker...an M&W Super Snoot, New Idea grill snoot (I think), side shields for the motor, and extra paddles f...

jdtom · jdtom

I've been plugging away at shelling out the 2 cribs of corn that I picked last fall, using my John Deere No. 6 Sheller. Had 2 breakdowns - nothing serious though - a gib key vibrated out of the sieve shaker arm and a roller chain that was worn out jumped off, got twisted and had to be replaced. The shelle...

cdjdg · cdjdg

Well this past Friday and Saturday I had the great fortune of attending the Antique Engine and Tractor Association (AE-TA) working farm show in Geneseo Illinois. There was several events that took place at this great show. A sawmill, threshing, husker shredder, straw bailing, corn binder, soybea...

mr timmer · mr timmer

just found this website, love it, i need the lower shaft for the conveor that runs the cobbs into the husking bed and the conveyor chain itself. im in the southern michigan area but willing to travel or will pay shipping as well. Thanks!

Redcru · Redcru

Hi guys. I might have found the Wood Brothers picker my neighbor used to pick corn for my Dad, but the elevator has been crunched. If anyone knows where I might find a useable elevator I would like to hear about it. TIA Dale

norma · norma

Hello, I have just purchased a kenwanee 500 elevator. Not sure how old it is and there is no owner manuals with it. I was just wondering if anyone has used one. I need to know how fast should it run? It looks like it runs on a pto, but there is no pto shaft on it. How fast can you feed the ear corn to it? A...

Tim in NJ · Tim in NJ

I've got a Zimmerman 32' foot double chain (I think it's a model 380) and a 32' Little Giant double chain. I also have a 16' aluminum Harvest Handler. My grandfather had a JI Case E-2 which was a single chain that had moveable side sheets so you could make it an enclosed grain elevator, 1/3 of the way ope...

blkcloud · blkcloud

I greased my 326 NI 2 row picker yesterday, I got to looking for a fitting to grease the front sprokets on the gathering chains.. no fitting.. a hour later I had the sheet metal off and the front sproket out.. still no way to grease the sproket.. are these made to run steel on steel with out lube? I didnt see a...

vb in nebr · vb in nebr

I looked at one today. The overhead bin holds the ear corn. It is sooo cool. Anyone have one or seen one? What year would you think it is?

M_Hamrick · M_Hamrick

This is the first year I have used my 237 and it works like a top and I plan to post some pictures for you all soon. I am so proud of that machine. However since I have been running it and people have came to watch it work they have asked, "wonder what something like this cost new?" Being a young l...

AC_Joe · AC_Joe

Hi guys! Long time picker, first time poster. I'm looking at buying a New Idea 701 Uni with a husking bed and 3 row narrow corn head. Is there anything to look out for on these machines? Whats a good price range for one? Are the plastic fingers over the husking bed available? Ive been using an Oliver...

Mike Aylward · Mike Aylward

Antique Harvest Days will be held once again just north of Ottumwa, IA on October 15 and 16 with a rain date a week later. There will be corn picking, shelling, combining beans and threshing wheat. In addition there will be antique grain handling with several kinds of elevators including a John Deer...

mr timmer · mr timmer

I found the parts i needed and threw them on last night, now the timing is off and all the links are the same length, thetop two half moon shaped pieces that rotate inbetween the paddles will clear for a few paddles then start to hit them......IM AT A LOSS?!?! Any Ideas?

ljhutch77 · ljhutch77

Hi all, I'm new to this forum but not new to the corn pickers. We've had a lot of them through the years, mostly New Ideas. Right now I've got a 324 with 327 husker and an Oliver 73H. Dad and I recently bought an Oliver 880 gasser with a NI 305 with 307 husking bed for $650. The tractor is a little rough and needs...

homer · homer

I have a 71 JD sheller and a 234 IH corn picker for sale. Come to the Largest Irrigated farm show in America, Husker Harvest Days (Grand Island Nebraska) and look for yourself. Our farm is located approx. 10 miles from the show. Any questions, call Dan 308=379-0037.

Bleeding Orange · Bleeding Orange

Is anyone going to the Carstens 1880 Farm Days show this weekend (September 10 & 11) in Shelby, Iowa?

vb in nebr · vb in nebr

I would like to visit with someone that has rebuilt the wood rollers in one of these pickers. Thanks.

TNLee · TNLee

I have viewed here a couple of years and learned a lot but now my first post.This afternoon I bought what the man said was a ford 1 row pull type picker.It is blue but I could see a little hint of red in places.It is a left hand unit.I suspect it could even be dearborn.I may try to post a pic later but it will be a f...

chester5731 · chester5731

What would be my best tractor choice on a New Idea 325 picker. A 450 farmall with a fast hitch that sways back and forth several inches or a Farmall M without live PTO. I can use either but would like some opinions. Thanks.

Superpicker · Superpicker

Just read about this rig that sells tomorrow Thurs Sept. 8 near Fremont, WI. Hopefully someone on the board is near it and goes and checks it out. JOhn Deere 70 diesel and 319 picker. I am in Indiana, or I'd be looking it over. http://www.midwestauction.com/bolssen.htm

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Reminder for Antique Harvest Days in Ottumwa, IA (Preview) Just a reminder for the Antique Harvest Days show near Ottumwa, IA. The show will be held on October 15 and 16 (Friday and Saturday) with a rain date a week later. For more information call 641-777-7202, 641-680-2815, or 660-341-6642 or contact me here. Mike	Mike Aylward	4	2042	Mon Oct 10 10:29 2011 by Mike Aylward
	120 John deere picker (Preview) Years ago , Dad and my Uncle bought a new 120 John Deere picker. They used it for themselves and picked a lot of corn for neighbors over the years. My Uncle died about 15 years ago and Dad died about 2 years ago. I've been trying to find an operators manual or any other material on the 120 with no luck. ...	bmk	1	2614	Mon Oct 10 01:40 2011 by ornpi
	New Idea subframe (Preview) Will a subframe from a NI mounted picker built for a JD 60, 620 or 630 fit a JD 2510?	doa44green	2	1056	Sat Oct 8 06:05 2011 by UNIFARMOR
	case cornpicker chain link for elevator chain (Preview) Looking for chain links that have the tabs on them that carries the elevator paddles. Wondering if anyone knows who would carry them or where to get them. This is for a case one row corn picker.	norma	4	2146	Fri Oct 7 21:17 2011 by missouri mule
	mf 61 picker parts (Preview) Anybody know where I can find an inside gathering chain for a Massey Ferguson model 61 corn picker? The inside chain is the one that has the lug angled up. Not sure why. Does anybody know? Not for me, trying to help someone else find one. Prefer the roller chain type, but think the detachable link style w...	jwmfarms	0	1102	Thu Oct 6 11:01 2011 by jwmfarms
	Using a 323 on hillside? (Preview) I'm new to the Forum so I'll Start by saying Hello !! I have a few acres of corn I'm going to try to pick. Problem is it is on a hillside some of which is steep grade of 15%-25%. Is there any thicks or hints for doing this with a 323 single row picker? Using a AC D-19 (70HP) tractor. Thanks !! Teddy	TeddyM	3	1194	Sat Oct 1 07:58 2011 by 12251hd
	Easy trail wagon's what do ya'll think? wagons (Preview) Guy's i'm looking at an esay trial wagon are they good wagon's any advice. -- Edited by chicken farmer on Thursday 29th of September 2011 06:55:37 AM	chicken farmer	1	1928	Thu Sep 29 23:19 2011 by Tim in NJ
	how wet do ya or how wet have ya picked? (Preview) just looking for some ideas, I broke the feild open last nite with combine, then set it up for beans, so I could start picking, but, corn is 21 to 28% , I'm thinking maybe next wk mite fill an 1000 bu wooden crib. then fill wagons and leave set, I grind out of em in the winter for the cattle. most yrs I wa...	starvation	2	1108	Wed Sep 28 21:15 2011 by Tim in NJ
	need op manual for a ni 325 (Preview) where to look, can I still get one off the net somewhere, TIA	starvation	2	946	Tue Sep 27 20:33 2011 by jdtom
	what to pay for a 325 (Preview) hi new to the site, in fact I found it looking for picker parts. heres the deal I got a 324 that we cut down to 30'' rows. and was talking to a friend last nite about parts, he said he had a 325 2 row narrow he'll sell me, well I went to look at it this morn and it is in better shape then mine, so I want to buy it and off...	starvation	5	1289	Thu Sep 22 12:04 2011 by starvation
	Oliver 880 came home (Preview) Well we brought the 880 home today and found out that its stuck...however we think that we can easily break it loose. Any ideas on how to do that? We also got the spare parts for the tractor and picker...an M&W Super Snoot, New Idea grill snoot (I think), side shields for the motor, and extra paddles f...	ljhutch77	3	1639	Wed Sep 21 21:43 2011 by fergie40
	Shelling with my JD No. 6 Sheller (Preview) I've been plugging away at shelling out the 2 cribs of corn that I picked last fall, using my John Deere No. 6 Sheller. Had 2 breakdowns - nothing serious though - a gib key vibrated out of the sieve shaker arm and a roller chain that was worn out jumped off, got twisted and had to be replaced. The shelle...	jdtom	4	1660	Tue Sep 20 09:06 2011 by jdtom
	Picking pictures from AE-TA working farm show (Preview) Well this past Friday and Saturday I had the great fortune of attending the Antique Engine and Tractor Association (AE-TA) working farm show in Geneseo Illinois. There was several events that took place at this great show. A sawmill, threshing, husker shredder, straw bailing, corn binder, soybea...	cdjdg	4	1841	Mon Sep 19 19:02 2011 by KA656
	New Idea #7 picker parts wanted (Preview) just found this website, love it, i need the lower shaft for the conveor that runs the cobbs into the husking bed and the conveyor chain itself. im in the southern michigan area but willing to travel or will pay shipping as well. Thanks!	mr timmer	8	2595	Sun Sep 18 07:55 2011 by rustyfordgarage
	Wagon elevator (Preview) Hi guys. I might have found the Wood Brothers picker my neighbor used to pick corn for my Dad, but the elevator has been crunched. If anyone knows where I might find a useable elevator I would like to hear about it. TIA Dale	Redcru	0	1094	Sat Sep 17 10:31 2011 by Redcru
	kenwanee elevator (Preview) Hello, I have just purchased a kenwanee 500 elevator. Not sure how old it is and there is no owner manuals with it. I was just wondering if anyone has used one. I need to know how fast should it run? It looks like it runs on a pto, but there is no pto shaft on it. How fast can you feed the ear corn to it? A...	norma	4	1588	Sat Sep 17 10:18 2011 by tim[in]
	So what kind of elevator do you use? (Preview) I've got a Zimmerman 32' foot double chain (I think it's a model 380) and a 32' Little Giant double chain. I also have a 16' aluminum Harvest Handler. My grandfather had a JI Case E-2 which was a single chain that had moveable side sheets so you could make it an enclosed grain elevator, 1/3 of the way ope...	Tim in NJ	1	969	Fri Sep 16 07:47 2011 by chester5731
	Lubing gathering chain sprokets? (Preview) I greased my 326 NI 2 row picker yesterday, I got to looking for a fitting to grease the front sprokets on the gathering chains.. no fitting.. a hour later I had the sheet metal off and the front sproket out.. still no way to grease the sproket.. are these made to run steel on steel with out lube? I didnt see a...	blkcloud	3	1063	Wed Sep 14 13:17 2011 by Tim in NJ
	mccormick deering pull type overhead bin picker (Preview) I looked at one today. The overhead bin holds the ear corn. It is sooo cool. Anyone have one or seen one? What year would you think it is?	vb in nebr	4	1677	Wed Sep 14 11:22 2011 by atuck
	Cost of a JD 237 new (Preview) This is the first year I have used my 237 and it works like a top and I plan to post some pictures for you all soon. I am so proud of that machine. However since I have been running it and people have came to watch it work they have asked, "wonder what something like this cost new?" Being a young l...	M_Hamrick	1	1145	Wed Sep 14 11:20 2011 by Mike Aylward
	New Idea 701 uni (Preview) Hi guys! Long time picker, first time poster. I'm looking at buying a New Idea 701 Uni with a husking bed and 3 row narrow corn head. Is there anything to look out for on these machines? Whats a good price range for one? Are the plastic fingers over the husking bed available? Ive been using an Oliver...	AC_Joe	1	1708	Tue Sep 13 22:09 2011 by Bleeding Orange
	Antique Harvest Days in Ottumwa, IA (Preview) Antique Harvest Days will be held once again just north of Ottumwa, IA on October 15 and 16 with a rain date a week later. There will be corn picking, shelling, combining beans and threshing wheat. In addition there will be antique grain handling with several kinds of elevators including a John Deer...	Mike Aylward	3	2036	Sun Sep 11 18:40 2011 by Mike Aylward
	timing issues on new idea #7 (Preview) I found the parts i needed and threw them on last night, now the timing is off and all the links are the same length, thetop two half moon shaped pieces that rotate inbetween the paddles will clear for a few paddles then start to hit them......IM AT A LOSS?!?! Any Ideas?	mr timmer	0	804	Sun Sep 11 10:38 2011 by mr timmer
	Oliver 880 & New Idea 305 (Preview) Hi all, I'm new to this forum but not new to the corn pickers. We've had a lot of them through the years, mostly New Ideas. Right now I've got a 324 with 327 husker and an Oliver 73H. Dad and I recently bought an Oliver 880 gasser with a NI 305 with 307 husking bed for $650. The tractor is a little rough and needs...	ljhutch77	3	1508	Sat Sep 10 17:27 2011 by ljhutch77
	I have a 71 JD sheller and IH 234 corn picker for sale-come to Husker Harvest Days to have a look. (Preview) I have a 71 JD sheller and a 234 IH corn picker for sale. Come to the Largest Irrigated farm show in America, Husker Harvest Days (Grand Island Nebraska) and look for yourself. Our farm is located approx. 10 miles from the show. Any questions, call Dan 308=379-0037.	homer	0	1289	Sat Sep 10 00:00 2011 by homer
	Carstens 1880 Farm Days Show 2011 (Preview) Is anyone going to the Carstens 1880 Farm Days show this weekend (September 10 & 11) in Shelby, Iowa?	Bleeding Orange	2	1246	Thu Sep 8 23:46 2011 by Bleeding Orange
	John Deere 200 picker (Preview) I would like to visit with someone that has rebuilt the wood rollers in one of these pickers. Thanks.	vb in nebr	0	919	Thu Sep 8 21:58 2011 by vb in nebr
	Ford pull type corn picker? (Preview) I have viewed here a couple of years and learned a lot but now my first post.This afternoon I bought what the man said was a ford 1 row pull type picker.It is blue but I could see a little hint of red in places.It is a left hand unit.I suspect it could even be dearborn.I may try to post a pic later but it will be a f...	TNLee	2	1711	Thu Sep 8 21:11 2011 by TNLee
	Tractor choice (Preview) What would be my best tractor choice on a New Idea 325 picker. A 450 farmall with a fast hitch that sways back and forth several inches or a Farmall M without live PTO. I can use either but would like some opinions. Thanks.	chester5731	3	1363	Thu Sep 8 12:58 2011 by chester5731
	70D/319 picker at auction, Fremont, WI (Preview) Just read about this rig that sells tomorrow Thurs Sept. 8 near Fremont, WI. Hopefully someone on the board is near it and goes and checks it out. JOhn Deere 70 diesel and 319 picker. I am in Indiana, or I'd be looking it over. http://www.midwestauction.com/bolssen.htm	Superpicker	0	1039	Wed Sep 7 16:36 2011 by Superpicker
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