First year I ran the auger was `98. I bought a Kinze planter in `97 and I used my old auger set-up the first year. I've run anywhere from 1200 to 1700 acres worth of seed beans through it per year, not counting any re-plants. At least 90% of the seed beans were treated. I've also run probably 1500 bu. or so of corn through it that we saved for feed. I've been well pleased with it and feel it has held up well. I'm pretty sure it will run a little longer, although I will check it over and replace it if needed before this planting season.