Corn Picker Expert Sells Parts

Corn Picker Expert Sells Parts Even in this age of high-tech farms and big, expensive combines, there are still some farmers harvesting with ear corn pickers. But finding machines in good condition can be a problem. New Idea, the biggest manufacturer of ear corn pickers, stopped building units in the late 1970’s. Reuben Zimmerman, Barnett, Mo., saw the market for corn picker parts about 25 years ago so he started a business called “Picker Paradise LLC.” Finding replacement parts for corn pickers is getting to be a problem, he says. “A lot of parts aren’t available through New Idea any more, which is why I started manufacturing hard-to-find parts,” says Zimmerman. “My goal is to improve the design of the original parts for longer lasting service.” One of the most popular parts that he builds are rubber paddle wheels, which replace the original rubber finger wheels on the picker’s husking unit. He also manufactures elevator bottoms out of stainless steel. “I sell a lot of used parts, too,” notes Zimmerman. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Picker Paradise LLC, Reuben Zimmerman, 64757 Hwy. C, Barnett, Mo. 65011 (ph 573-378-4172).

To read the rest of this story, download this issue below or click here to register with your account number.