Cambridge, southwestern Nebraska | A lot of questions here but good to see your open to a different color of machine.
I also run a stripper head (AGCO) on an R76. Works well but most machines with strippers can have a little difficulty cleaning the whitecaps off the seed due to less rubbing of the grain on straw through the rotor. Not a big problem and using the stripper far outweighs the disadvantage.
In about '92 or '93 the 2 series (R42,52.62,72) came out. A MAJOR change from the old N series. Much simpler design with probably half as many drives and belts. First ones had the air cooled Deutz then later the Cummins was offered. In '98 they started painting the machines and got away from the galvanized. That year they put in longer shoes and there were some other upgrades too. I think after about '95 the Deutz was no longer offered.
The design basically stayed the same and is the same through the R66 and 76 models with just minor improvements such as larger unloading augers and the hydro pump was moved up to the enging compartment. Newer style cabs came out in the early 2,000's?
There was the turret unloading auger offered for awhile. It never really caught on as there is a lot more to go wrong with them compared to the swivel augers and they move the grain slower
In the last couple of years the S67 and S77 is being built with a larger rotor diameter 30" vs. 24" and larger accelerator rolls. Basically the same design as the R series but the larger rotor probably works a little better in green stemmed beans and gives a little more capacity overall.
As with any machine...the newer you go the more updated it is. There have not been many major changes since '92 just beefing up and a lot of nice convienient features added and additional horsepower.
Can't think of anything to avoid. Just look for general wear and tear or abuse. Gleaners are very rebuildable and have great longevity. |
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