Speakin' of Gleaners

Won't need it fer another 18 months or so, but I've been kinda kickin' old iron and nosin' around for a decent old combine that I could pick up for the right price.

Now, what's not to love 'bout an old sister like this? Ain't that about the prettiest thing ya ever laid eyes on? :>)

Allan

Yep, I've owned 'em before too and just can't see how a feller could ever wear one out.

Allan

Good luck

jt

If you get it you will love the iso mounted cab. We moved from a M to a tan cab M2 7 or 8 years ago and I have loved it. Wanted to get a quiet cab and the longer shoe was nice also. Been a real dependable machine and I haven't had problems with parts. Course I have always had a parts book so I could chase down stuff with the phone instead of the PU.

The parts book thing goes back to a New Idea UNI but that is another story which isn't a good one. All UNI stuff has the parts book as part of the OM and they needed it LOL.

Couple of items of note the feeder beater typically takes quite a few hits (course you probably know that). Another one is the auger pivot bearing can present some problems also. They can be rebuilt with new balls if the races aren't to bad. There is also a nylon bearing elbow that is available aftermarket.

jt

With combines, I'm always thinkin', "There's gonna be a better deal right around the corner".

Still kickin' myself for lettin' a L2 go that was setting at the end of a freshly cut wheatfield just a few miles from me. Guy was asking $1400.

Someone shoulda slapped me across the chops that day. :>(

Allan

If you see 'em settin' side by side, that's when the difference shows up. It is all in the size and capacity.

Ls are the biggest, then the Ms, Gs, Fs, etc., etc. The Ks, Es, Cs and As are the little bitty fellers.

Allan

Good luck on finding a machine Brokenwrench

BTW down there, do you straight cut grain, or windrow it?

Straight cut on the wheat. Oats are oftentimes combined using a pickup and beans are always windrowed.

Allan