I have owned 2 new 6620's in my lifetime. First was an 1981 level land hydro, then traded it for a 1983 6620 side hill. 81 didn't work to good on our hills. We still have the 83, has close to 5000 hours. I still get it out to run about 200 acres of beans every year. With the light axle check for cracks around the center tube where the bushing is, that is where they break. Their is a pretty big different between axles. Some guys around here swapped out the light axle for the heavy duty. Other wise they are a pretty good machine.
Nice video, I ran one for a few years when they were new. You are right about fires happening fast. I had the bearing go in the variable feeder house drive pulley and debri started to burn, if not for the tractor and wagon driving beside me I would never have known until too late.
Beautiful combine. I honestly don't think you own anything dirty. We got rained out the first time yesterday afternoon. We've only covered about 100 acres. With 350 left to go. Been through 4 rotor clutch switches for the thrasher 2 different combines shaker shoe shaft and an unloading auger. Also 4 air valves on the semi and a rear end. It's not been a fun fall. Hope you have better luck then us!
keithdilts I've bought most of them off of eBay. 55 watt hid is what most of them are. I have learned that the cheap ones from china don't have good ballast in them so beware of that.
That a pretty good looking combine. What part of Iowa are you in? I'm about an hour SW of Sioux City. Last year I was also done with beans by now. They can turn the sprinklers off any time.
Ag Wild thanks. Im northeast of Sioux City by about 2 hours. (Cylinder Iowa) Gonna be a fall to remember for sure. I think we probably share the same weather pattern
What brand 2-way radio do you use. What is the range. Is it easier just to put in a CB radio. Thoughts? Thanks for your time. I have a 6620 Turbo, just like yours but a 1981 model
In our cab we have three knob dials to the left. On top it has a negative and positive, next it has small, medium and large circles and on the bottom dial it has a picture of the combine. Could you possibly tell me what this is, our combine the previous owner didn’t have manual and ours is currently in the mail shipping to us.
Your must have a grain loss monitor system. On the back of the straw walkers and behind the chaffer there are pads that somehow read when you are running grain out the back of the machine. Thats about all i know about them
In corn i run the fan about as fast as itll go. Bottom sieve open 3/4 and adjust top chaffer to keep the bigger pieces of cob out. If your getting too many cobs you might have your cylinder running too fast or concave too tight and grinding the cob
I've came close to burning our 9650 up twice first time got in a hurry switching it to beans and the belt on the chopper when I put it in high gear I didn't get it all the way on the top and it was running on another belt but I smelt it in the cab so I stopped then the second time I plugged the feed excelerator cutting rye but it didn't plug my feeder house tell the smoke was a rolling from the belt but hopefully there isn't a 3rd time lol
Josh Fanter it's never a good feeling when you smell something hot or see smoke in a combine. Hope your having a good fall and keep the second time the last time. Lol
I dont have that machine anymore but yes there is 2 under the seat. One is for the unload lever and the other is on the main drive. The main drive one is kinda hidden but definitely one you dont want to leave untouched
You need an operators manual. It has pictures for each fitting and an arrow of the location on the machine. Trying to explain each one would be a short novel, lol. I always look at the manual so I don't forget anything, by the time I remember them I'm done for the year! There's multiple greasing intervals, ranging from every 10 hours to every 400 hours.
Ever hear of anybody getting a hole in the engine oil drain hose and then running the engine dry on oil seen a old Post on agtalk it happened to a farmer
I am looking at purchasing a1983 6620 that has made its way from Canada to Montgomery Alabama. Has 1900 original hours and in great condition. Has a record book in the cab of every repair made to it. The guy had a 920 flex head in good condition as well he is asking $15,000. Seems a little over priced. What are your thoughts.
@@ronniedavis1054 i would say thats kinda steep. I sold mine and 220 head for 10,000 last year. They are good machines but after having a 9500 i would have a hard time going back and money wise that isnt far from a 94 or 9500
I have owned 2 new 6620's in my lifetime. First was an 1981 level land hydro, then traded it for a 1983 6620 side hill. 81 didn't work to good on our hills. We still have the 83, has close to 5000 hours. I still get it out to run about 200 acres of beans every year. With the light axle check for cracks around the center tube where the bushing is, that is where they break. Their is a pretty big different between axles. Some guys around here swapped out the light axle for the heavy duty. Other wise they are a pretty good machine.
SweetFarmsLLC thanks for the comment. I've seen a couple before that had been welded, I'll keep an eye on it thanks
We had an 8820 back in the day. Loved that machine.
what happend to it?
That label maker is a really good idea I never thought of it wish I had one
Theyre actually pretty cheap. Think the last one i got was about 30 bucks.
Nice video, I ran one for a few years when they were new. You are right about fires happening fast. I had the bearing go in the variable feeder house drive pulley and debri started to burn, if not for the tractor and wagon driving beside me I would never have known until too late.
Yup usually happens on the windy days and theyre gone before you know it
What a clean baby machine i love it
Beautiful combine. I honestly don't think you own anything dirty. We got rained out the first time yesterday afternoon. We've only covered about 100 acres. With 350 left to go. Been through 4 rotor clutch switches for the thrasher 2 different combines shaker shoe shaft and an unloading auger. Also 4 air valves on the semi and a rear end. It's not been a fun fall. Hope you have better luck then us!
It's really dirty now after combining in the rain last night and driving home. Hope your luck turns better!
Nice
We just bought a 7720, I’m eager to run it. And by the way I like your 4650 a lot.
Thanks, the old machines can do alot and do a real nice job if you spend the time to dial them in and take care of them
I just upgraded from a 6600 to a 6620 i hope its as dependable as the old 6600
Thanks for posting this. Curious about the upgraded lights. Did you get them through your Deere dealer or a farm store?
keithdilts I've bought most of them off of eBay. 55 watt hid is what most of them are. I have learned that the cheap ones from china don't have good ballast in them so beware of that.
Iafarmer thanks very much! I’ll do some checking on e-bay and give them a try
That a pretty good looking combine. What part of Iowa are you in? I'm about an hour SW of Sioux City. Last year I was also done with beans by now. They can turn the sprinklers off any time.
Ag Wild thanks. Im northeast of Sioux City by about 2 hours. (Cylinder Iowa) Gonna be a fall to remember for sure. I think we probably share the same weather pattern
I'm a little East of sioux city
What brand 2-way radio do you use. What is the range. Is it easier just to put in a CB radio. Thoughts? Thanks for your time. I have a 6620 Turbo, just like yours but a 1981 model
We have motorola. They can go out about 25 miles. Ive heard good things about the midland micro radios. Thanks for watching and commenting
Do you change the cleaning fan speed very much during harvest?
keithdilts not much. Usually run it about 850-900
In our cab we have three knob dials to the left. On top it has a negative and positive, next it has small, medium and large circles and on the bottom dial it has a picture of the combine. Could you possibly tell me what this is, our combine the previous owner didn’t have manual and ours is currently in the mail shipping to us.
Your must have a grain loss monitor system. On the back of the straw walkers and behind the chaffer there are pads that somehow read when you are running grain out the back of the machine. Thats about all i know about them
I'm not a deere fan but that is a nice looking combine
Thank you. It served me well
I have some problems with the cleaning fan in the harvest, corn’s dirty. Can you help me?
In corn i run the fan about as fast as itll go. Bottom sieve open 3/4 and adjust top chaffer to keep the bigger pieces of cob out. If your getting too many cobs you might have your cylinder running too fast or concave too tight and grinding the cob
I've came close to burning our 9650 up twice first time got in a hurry switching it to beans and the belt on the chopper when I put it in high gear I didn't get it all the way on the top and it was running on another belt but I smelt it in the cab so I stopped then the second time I plugged the feed excelerator cutting rye but it didn't plug my feeder house tell the smoke was a rolling from the belt but hopefully there isn't a 3rd time lol
Josh Fanter it's never a good feeling when you smell something hot or see smoke in a combine. Hope your having a good fall and keep the second time the last time. Lol
Iafarmer hopefully we can get back in the field tomorrow or Sunday
Iafarmer you have a good fall too
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Could you give a brief summary of all the grease locations on it? Are there any under the seat?
I dont have that machine anymore but yes there is 2 under the seat. One is for the unload lever and the other is on the main drive. The main drive one is kinda hidden but definitely one you dont want to leave untouched
You need an operators manual. It has pictures for each fitting and an arrow of the location on the machine. Trying to explain each one would be a short novel, lol. I always look at the manual so I don't forget anything, by the time I remember them I'm done for the year! There's multiple greasing intervals, ranging from every 10 hours to every 400 hours.
How often do u change the engine oil I'm talking hours
Every 100 hours or for sure once a year. I change it before season no matter what so its fresh
Ever hear of anybody getting a hole in the engine oil drain hose and then running the engine dry on oil seen a old Post on agtalk it happened to a farmer
@@russeilerman2902 that would definitely be a bad day! Havent heard of it happening but can see how it could.
When you fire up the combine there is a row of buttons. The first button has a red and green light in each corner of the button. What are they for?
The green light will stay on constant when the engine is running and the red light will flash until the engine rpms are above 2000 or so
I am looking at purchasing a1983 6620 that has made its way from Canada to Montgomery Alabama. Has 1900 original hours and in great condition. Has a record book in the cab of every repair made to it. The guy had a 920 flex head in good condition as well he is asking $15,000. Seems a little over priced. What are your thoughts.
@@ronniedavis1054 i would say thats kinda steep. I sold mine and 220 head for 10,000 last year. They are good machines but after having a 9500 i would have a hard time going back and money wise that isnt far from a 94 or 9500
How hard is it to get parts for that combine?
Its not bad yet anyhow. Theres alot of companies that sell aftermarket parts for them and the junkyards have alot of them to get parts off of as well
Are your beans on 30 “ rows do you run over many
Yup 30" on both corn and beans. The tires straddle the rows pretty good
What is the number of lead tires please
23.1r 26
I know Johnny your nephew
oh yeah. we have one and still run 36" rows.