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Post by treymo on Mar 25, 2012 8:54:26 GMT -5
We have owned the 8650 for 27 years this spring. With different purchases being made on the farm this year, Dad decided it would be best to trade her off. I rode in that tractor ever since I was in diapers. I remember taking a couple toys with me and replicating whatever that tractor was doing on the floor mat. It has seen alot of change also. The 8650 has gone through numerous acreage changes, farm breakups, and farm techniques, but it has always found a spot. We ran it with it's twin until 1990, when our then partner split from the operation and took it. In 1992 we bought the Degelman blad for it. I learned how to drive a tractor in it when I was 8. Hopefully it goes to a good owner.      I waxed her up last night, she looks about the best she ever has while I've been around. Lol The blade is off of it too. We will try to sell it seperately. Our tractor lineup for this year- 9330- Starfire,PTO,3pt,2100 hrs 8360R-Active Seat, Itech Pro, 930 hrs 8410- Outback S2, 4900 hrs 8100-840 Loader, Outback S2 hookups, 6700 hrs We are hoping to sometime put the loader on the 8410 and sell the 8100. Or just buy a new loader and sell the 81' outright. Trey |
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Post by putsie on Mar 25, 2012 9:18:59 GMT -5
Always sad to see a long time workhorse head down the road, especially when you've never know life without it. I can relate. Too bad it didn't fit into the farm anymore, looks like it's got plenty of life left in it.
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Post by magnum 7240 on Mar 25, 2012 10:10:51 GMT -5
yes my dad wont get rid of the 2590 they have been here for most of there life i hate them things but he loves them
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Post by Jordon Ellefson on Mar 25, 2012 10:26:51 GMT -5
Dang. I remember when we got rid of the 4430. It was the first tractor i rode in. Hope it does go to a good owner.
Jordon
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Post by gmauch on Mar 25, 2012 10:58:45 GMT -5
Trey its always hard to let go. What are you getting in return for it? 8360R?
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Post by 70ds on Mar 25, 2012 12:25:09 GMT -5
Dang, I didn't figure you would ever let your Dad get rid of that old beast.
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Post by treymo on Mar 25, 2012 12:54:43 GMT -5
Trey its always hard to let go. What are you getting in return for it? 8360R? At the beginning of the year, the plan was to trade the 9330 for it. After some other issues that came up and some extra custom work offered, we decided to trade to remaining 12 row and the 8650 for the 8360R. Clayton- I really don't have much of a choice. I didn't think he'd ever get rid of it so I was kind of surprised. My neighbor has one identical to it so I guess I'll have to get a job with him. haha Trey |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2012 16:02:59 GMT -5
Its a shame you had to get rid of the old girl! I am sure she has a lot of life left in her. You really took Great care of that 8650 Deere! Hopefully it goes to a good owner who will take just as good of care of it. None the less, the 8360R is a pretty nice tractor and should suit your operation really well.
Are you guys going to upgrade to an S series Deere combine in a yr or 2?
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Post by treymo on Mar 25, 2012 17:00:12 GMT -5
We would like to upgrade our 9760 to a 9770 or 9870 next year. Both the 9870 and 9760 are in really good shape though yet. Last year, our 9870 cost us more in parts then the 9760 did. ha Out of 3 hydrostats to go out on them in the states, we had one of them...
Trey
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Post by AGrall on Mar 26, 2012 6:23:05 GMT -5
Awesome looking old tractor, I think we still run about 2 on our farm for pulling a field cultivator in the spring. Only the older class will drive them and nothing else aroun the farm.
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Post by treymo on Mar 26, 2012 21:31:56 GMT -5
Awesome looking old tractor, I think we still run about 2 on our farm for pulling a field cultivator in the spring. Only the older class will drive them and nothing else aroun the farm. You think? Do you work for these guys or something? Trey |
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Post by HuskerGLEANER on Mar 26, 2012 22:22:35 GMT -5
That is a nice 8650, too bad you guys have to let it go. What dealer is it going to and how many hours does it have? If we weren't almost completely no-till now it would be nice to have.
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Post by johndeere9430 on Mar 26, 2012 23:32:36 GMT -5
Sad to see the old girl go. Love the 8650's there such a great tractor. You guys sure keep your stuff good.
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Post by treymo on Mar 27, 2012 21:22:04 GMT -5
That is a nice 8650, too bad you guys have to let it go. What dealer is it going to and how many hours does it have? If we weren't almost completely no-till now it would be nice to have. Great Bend Farm Equipment. 13000 hours or so I think? Guage stopped at 11000. Trey |
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Post by nctobfarmer on Mar 29, 2012 19:31:25 GMT -5
It's hard to see old friends go like that. It broke my heart when the old 4230 that had been on the farm since I was a little boy got traded in.
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