wages

[abeorike]

I was wondering what the going wage was for combine operators. Just operating the combine no repairing or services required.

[iceman]

No wreaking? Comes when needed? at least $40 Probably closer $50


Iceman

[the big wheel]

No wreaking? Comes when needed? at least $40 Probably closer $50


Iceman

That must be the input capital rate charged to go out and combine and then tske the canola? Lmao!

[zeefarmer]

I was offered $40/hr to run either combine, cart or truck.

[bucket]

I was offered $40/hr to run either combine, cart or truck.

FML....why am I farming

[zeefarmer]

You're preaching to the choir.

We're overequipped for harvest, so I had thought of doing custom work once we finished. For that kind of $$, I'll work for someone else instead

[Taiga]

For those rates I am available immediately to operate anything anyone wants.

[AlbertaFarmer5]

For those rates I am available immediately to operate anything anyone wants.

I have a pitchfork, and a stoneboat in need of an operator. And a barn that hasn't been cleaned in decades, how soon can you start?

[Blaithin]

Geez. Train me up!

I’ll even suck up driving a grain cart for $50 an hour.

[GDR]

Couple thoughts here

#1. Dont tell my wife as she is the chief combine operator here and I have already paid dearly to have her and dont want to half to pay by the hour too.

#2. If you are gonna pay operators $50, plus fuel, plus repairs, plus capital cost, made as well just hire the custom operators it's likely cheaper.

#3. Only require a couple days of help here, pay $25/hr to a competent retired farmer. Hes happy to get out there and I'm comfortable he ain't gonna wreck stuff. Works for us.