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Dave H (MI) · Oct 13, 2016

So I looked over the Jenny models and would consider it if I had the extra $500 to spend. They are just out of my range for this year and I really have to replace the old one this year. I won't survive harvest without my impact wrench. The need to continually repair a certain piece of **** corn head makes it a necessity. So I am looking at various versions of the one in the link. I can get the Makita reconditioned for $749. Does not sound like a bad deal as it was tested, failed, and then made right by a technician. The other brands would be Senco because they are local, Hitachi, and Ingersoll. Ingersoll has a bad reputation for service. Hitachi is the cheapest. Senco I am going to try to look at today. All are in the $700-1000 price range.

I am sincerely hoping that next year things will be better and I can find a newer corn head and take the 863 to auction.
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jeffcat · Oct 13, 2016

Hey Dave, check through a google search. I told you there are a lot of places that do a preaty deep discount and also sell factory referb. You should be able the knock a few buckos off. Do more homework. This time of year they are hungry cause building drops off.

Dave H (MI) · Oct 13, 2016

Having looked at between 10-20 suppliers of the Jenny, the best I can come up with shipped is $1180. Yes, they are for sale as low as $899 but these sellers only sell locally or delivery is very high. Mostly, they do not ship. So the options are:

Jenny, Makita new, Makita refurbished, Hitachi new. The Hitachi is $709 at Menards. The Makita is $749 factory refurbished to $939 new on line. Jenny is as mentioned above...honestly more than I can do right now and probably overkill for my needs in a one man shop. About 3 hours of shopping on line and at least that much driving to stores. The Makita looks to be all that the Jenny model of comparable size would be. Am I missing something?

jeffcat · Oct 13, 2016

No you shuld be OK. You know you can ship something through FastenAll and they are really good abut how They handle stuff. They might even be cheeper. I have three stores around me. That machine you are looking at most likely it is a China pump. Not a life timer but should be fine ,IF you run straight 30wt non deterurgent in it. Now a days they are running 5w 20 in some of them. See what the owners manuals say now. Next change the oil after maybe five hours and check for metal. Also be religious about the oil and air filters. Hope to here what ya did and good luck. By the way,a new tank for your old one is in the $250.oo range. That big D8 machine I got hold of the tank is around $420.oo. fun fun

Dave H (MI) · Oct 13, 2016

I will get you a picture of the old one. If you have a link for the tank I would be interested. If I can replace the tank I would take the unit over to the local small engine wizard...not me...and have it repaired. I am still looking at the Jenny compressors. I have a couple emails out asking about shipping, etc. The makita is a pretty machine. Maybe too pretty if you know what I mean. It can wait while I sort some things out. Your help has been valuable, I thank you.

hd6gtom · Oct 13, 2016

Spent 22 years owning a tire shop. Ingersoll Rand type 30 is the only compressor we found to hold up to constant use. I don't understand the poor service from them, must be your area people. Service is great here. Good luck with your decision.

tmg50 · Oct 13, 2016

Dave H, you may want to give Dick over at Air Supply in Rockford MI a call and see what he can do for you. They did have Curtiss Toledo compressors and was a good guy to deal with a few years back. Also the one we got at the shop was almost bullet proof if maintained.
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casecollectorsc · Oct 13, 2016

Battery powered impact would be the way to go for in field use. Got a $300 generator to power a small compressor if you need air in the field. I use the air on the Freightliner grain truck for air for tires and grease gun. It will also run a air impact.

Dave H (MI) · Oct 13, 2016

I'll look them up, thanks much!

Dave H (MI) · Oct 13, 2016

Thanks. Those were reviews on Amazon.

Bill VA · Oct 14, 2016

I bought a Champion generator last Summer and here recently a Lowes Cobolt electric impact wrench. It is a beautiful combination.

Traditional Farmer · Oct 14, 2016

I bought a compressor powered by a 14 HP Kohler motor mounted on a trailer at auction for $100, just hook it to the pickup and take it with me.Plenty of air for about anything.For me it pays to have an old pickup around thats basically a tool hauler has saved me a whole lot of trips back to the farm.

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