Pete, I am very happy with the N5. This year has been unusual for us combining 200bpa corn on steep and rolling hills. Not to mention the corn is still wetter then normal. The machine has been great and I thought if I could pick up some more acres an N7 would make a good 2nd machine. The hp would be nice in corn. The N5 is all we need in a "normal" year....whatever that is. How about you, did you get doneIJ The N6 treat you good for another yearIJ How do you like your 500 series bean headIJ Do you run a hugger corn head. I truthfully think that my next purchase will be a 6_30 hugger. We currently run a 6_30 black head that is headed for the retirement home.