JD 7000 Photo

Dave H (MI) · May 30, 2015

Thought some might like to see it and I need practice with the picture resizing thing. I'll get the serial number later, it has taken a cold turn and raining cats out there! Anyway...lets see how this picture thing works out.

Dave H (MI) · May 30, 2015

Here's the front. Resizing thing seems to work OK. Betting I could have put both pics in one post though.
<image src="http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/photos/mvphoto21720.jpg"/>

fixerupper · May 30, 2015

Has all the bells and whistles. Looks to me like you made a good purchase.

NY 986 · May 30, 2015

Looks good. The shanks where the fertilizer opener discs mount are available from Shoup at a very reasonable price.

David G · May 30, 2015

Get a manual, think I beat B&D to it.

The newer style gauge wheel arms let you screw adjust the tension, the older ones have shims. I would replace them whole arm with the new style if any are bad. They are less than $20 aftermarket.

Make sure and check the closing wheel bearings, they WILL fall off in the field if bad. I make sure they are not stuck or wiggle.

The square tube tends to get filled up with mouse nests, which hold moisture and rust the tubes out.

The finger meters work very well, I would upgrade if it does not have them.

Ours has a hard time metering the small beams accurately, works good if you move right along.

Enjoy it, good planter.

fixerupper · May 30, 2015

When you get the manual have your serial number handy. If my memory serves me right the transmission sprocket selection is different after a certain serial number. I found that out the hard way.

Dave H (MI) · May 30, 2015

So I am told. Been looking around, there are a few versions of the planter and manuals to match.

JMS/.MN · May 30, 2015

Later versions have twice the teeth per sprocket, but the ratios are the same.

JMS/.MN · May 30, 2015

The dry fert attachment is worth what you paid for the whole planter. Check the Schoup catalog of the lever adjuster for the closing wheel down pressure....nice option, easier to set, makes you more likely to adjust the pressure.

paul · May 30, 2015

Are you kidding? You got the fert setup and the cross tube for that price?

Stole it what ya did!

I looked for. 3 years, couldn't find one, had to buy from a jockey, $8500, no nice fert tube.

Good for you.

Paul

John_PA · May 31, 2015

Mr. Dave,

If you want to make 300% on an investment, I will get you a check and send a truck.

If you want to use it, that is fair for me, excellent for you. You stole it and you should be careful walking into the post office. Your picture might be on the wall as a thief. You will not get hurt with this planter. Give me first shot if you want rid of it, ever. My offer of 300% stands.

Everything is good. Ship off the meters to someone and when they come back, plant. You will win.

I am so proud and so happy. Pait it red if you want to feel at home, but what you have is outstanding as it is. You will be happy.

Thanks for showing me what a win looks like. It has been a while since I had one. I like to be reminded of how a win feels.

Did you win? Oh my... Yes you won! Don't second guess that purchase. Find a bunch of problems? I will still give you 200% on your investment and pay shipping. You just whacked a mole and got at least 5000 chuck e cheese tickets with one strike. You'll have the big stuffed bear from the top shelf in no time.

Good job and really happy to see this

John

Kent Petersen · May 31, 2015

Dave when you get the book be sure that you learn how to set the hitch very importen the planter is level

T in NE · May 31, 2015

Even better just get Schlagel closing wheels.

Dave H (MI) · May 31, 2015

I got a Shoup catalog around here someplace. I threw them a fair amount of business last year with the combine. I'll look into it...thanks!

Dave H (MI) · May 31, 2015

You guys are really making my day! Good deal...great! If it makes "life with corn" just a little easier...priceless!

Dave H (MI) · May 31, 2015

Thanks John! It was a bit of an accident. I didn't even know it was in the auction. Right next to it was the IH 56 and I had decided it was not for me. My wife was not so sure and was still looking at it. I walked away and as I did I passed this green planter. Looked at the number on the tongue and turned to my wife and said..."Gee honey, looky here...the holy grail of corn planters!" Everyone looked at me like I was nuts and I explained about all the arguing on the forum over the 800 vs the 7000. Went home and checked the current price and it was up to $1200. 24 hrs later it was still at $1200. Couple hours later it was about to sell so I bid $1300. That was all it took. Add on 10% premium and that was that. I bought an 16' IH 820 flex head at the same auction. Heavy clunker of a head but I don't have a bean head and the price was right. Auction was 10 country miles from my house. Just one of those things that works out. Heaven knows that, in a pinch, I have had to go the other way and pay too much more than once! Thanks again!

Princeton Bill · May 31, 2015

Dave how did the stand come out on the corn you planted and replanted? Bet you will like that 7000. Don't know what it has for a monitor,but know upgrades are available that work very well.

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