Ed Kennell 36,039 #1 Posted July 2, 2015 The wheat harvest was in full swing today in SC Pa. With 2 JD combines w/30' heads, 2 grain haulers, 2 balers, and several grain trucks.I know this is a small operation for you western guys, but this is a pretty big operation for the rolling hills of SC Pa. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,173 #2 Posted July 2, 2015 Made short work of that job didn't they. I have never seen the mid mounted disc setup, looks neat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #3 Posted July 3, 2015 still pretty big operation for me, i'm used to see one smaller combine with two tractors with trailers that go directly to the farm 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 36,039 #4 Posted July 3, 2015 Made short work of that job didn't they. I have never seen the mid mounted disc setup, looks neat. Yeah Dick, this operation, owned by the Barleys from Lancaster Co, have their farming well equipped and organized. They drive the combines the 30+ miles here to York Co. and farm about 20K acres of wheat, corn, and soybeans on leased farmland. When they start combining, they don't stop till they are finished. The grain is off loaded from the combines to the haulers "on the fly" then hauled to the waiting trucks that haul it back to Lancaster Co. These harvested wheat fields will be planted in beans next week. I really enjoy watching them operate, and I have a ring side seat from a little RED HORSE. I picked the small disc parts up at an auction with a Brinley cultivator and realized it was small enough to fit under the frame of the Commando 8. It actually works pretty well there mainly because it is easy to add 176.5 lbs. of dead weight for cutting. I just stand up to cut and sit down to lift and clean the discs.How is the back coming ? It's been nearly 10 months since my wife had L3, L4 and L5 fused and she is really seeing improved mobility the last two weeks, so don't get discouraged, the healing is a long slow process.I was really glad it worked out for James to bring the 953 South and get it closer to you.Best Regards,Ed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 621 #6 Posted July 3, 2015 Love to watch You Tube videos of harvest activities like this operation. My newly dicovered favorites are the whole crop silage operations from Ireland and Great Britan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #7 Posted July 12, 2015 I would not call (2) 690's small! Not to mention those will handle the 50' platforms being made today. What does surprise me is (2) carts. Usually it is (1) cart for (2) combines. If the cart driver is good enough, he can keep (2) going. Nice photos!RMC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #8 Posted July 12, 2015 Yesterday I had the chance to just "get out of the house." My wife and I had lunch at a smaller "Five Guys" further North that was accessible for me. A trip to TSC was also included with her doing the running! Along the way, they were harvesting wheat down here as well. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 36,039 #9 Posted July 13, 2015 I would not call (2) 690's small! Not to mention those will handle the 50' platforms being made today. What does surprise me is (2) carts. Usually it is (1) cart for (2) combines. If the cart driver is good enough, he can keep (2) going. Nice photos!RMC You are correct RMC....they had one cart and two balers...My bad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #10 Posted July 18, 2016 Here are a few more pictures of making hay. This one across the road from my house. These on my land beside my house. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
