And the Checkered flag goes to... The Combine. I was highly surprised when this Combine (yep, those big machines normally out in fields) passed us as we merged onto Highway 41. He was...

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

The Combine. I was highly surprised when this Combine (yep, those big machines normally out in fields) passed us as we merged onto Highway 41. He was flying, and I never realized those things can go that fast.

Eat my dust...!

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

James56 wrote:

The Combine. I was highly surprised when this Combine (yep, those big machines normally out in fields) passed us as we merged onto Highway 41. He was flying, and I never realized those things can go that fast.

I'd hate to riding a bike when one of those went flying by.

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

jerryc41 wrote:

I'd hate to riding a bike when one of those went flying by.

Well just the noise is enough to give you a big scare. At first I thought I was being abducted by a UFO because of the loud-strange noise that is not common to highway travel.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

I'd sure pull over for this. A 26,000 lb. hay squeeze moves right along, too.

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

I've seen a lot of them, but never on the highway. Begs the question, tho--if they're that fast, why don't we see Combine racing?

John Lawrence

Looks like you caught him on the way to a monster truck show, James. He should win hands down.

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

Excellent photo, James. :thumbup: :thumbup:

strobe Loc: Central Iowa

Until recently most were limited to 15 - 20 MPH. But as farms get larger and fields farther apart the manufactures have increased the travel speed. I know some high clearance sprayers can get down the road at over 40 MPH.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Wow..never imagined that!!

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

James56 wrote:

The Combine. I was highly surprised when this Combine (yep, those big machines normally out in fields) passed us as we merged onto Highway 41. He was flying, and I never realized those things can go that fast.

Neither did I, James--think that I had better keep an eye our for them! Take care!

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Neat shot James! :-)

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

James56 wrote:

The Combine. I was highly surprised when this Combine (yep, those big machines normally out in fields) passed us as we merged onto Highway 41. He was flying, and I never realized those things can go that fast.

First of all, I love the shot. My hat's off to you for being ready for the unexpected. I can't for the life of me see where the operator is sitting. Have you ever been to a harvester demolition derby? You have to see it to believe it!

Phil

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Good find.

merrytexan Loc: georgia

James56 wrote:

The Combine. I was highly surprised when this Combine (yep, those big machines normally out in fields) passed us as we merged onto Highway 41. He was flying, and I never realized those things can go that fast.

Great on the move shot james...you must have been ready to shoot.

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

Thanks for all the delightful comments everyone. Sorry, for being away. Our car transmission decided to crap out so I've been busy with that problem. Looks like a gently used car may be in order. Anyway...loved all your posts.