R62 &72 gleaners

[Freesaw]

what are the r62 and r72 gleaner combines like? is there a model year to avoid when buying a used one?

[shamus]

Rented both since 96 and now own a 2003 R75. Wouldn't want anything else. Affectionately known as the silver seeder; however not true.Easy to set for all crops. No plates or covers or any other silly contraptions to add or delete when changing crops. Only three 10 hour grease nipples and rest at 75 hours. A couple 3/4's and 15/16's and you can darn near fix or adjust anything on them. Go for it. I don't think you'll be dissappointed!!

[Freesaw]

shamus is there much differance in capacity between the 62 & 72 and what do they campare to in other brands {in capacity} thanks

[shamus]

I've been told it basically comes down to engine horsepower as the 72 has 330 hp. and not quite sure as to the 62. I'm guessing around the 280 range?? The 72 has extra hopper extentions that bring it up to 330 bush. capacity from 300 on the 62. I guess the extra horses come in handy when the crop is heavier and or tougher. The 6 stands for class 6 and 7 of course for class 7. I'm not too sure on specific combines out there and their class size but that would be the proper way to compare.. Any other questions or thoughts feel free to ask. Here is some more food for thought! I just seen a new A85 Gleaner on a trailer at Moose Jaw this PM...

[Steve_Winkler]

Hi Freesaw. We've run Gleaners for years on our farm and generally they are a solid machine. Currently we have 3 R-62's. A '96, a '97, and a 2000. From my memory, there were a lot of factory updates from 96 to 97-98 model years. If you are looking for one in that age range check with the owner or dealer to see if the machine got them.

Just a few general comments to make:

1. Great machine in barley, maybe the best. I have not however ran a new Deere or Cat to compare.
2. Agco parts are usually very high priced and their dealer support( at least where I am) is lacking to say the least.
3. They are of course a rotary combine and if you want straw for baling, you probably want another brand.

4. Having done a great deal of trucking from a Gleaner, I don't care for their non-turret auger and it's unload angle in the truck. It is fast, but overly hard to keep the grain pile centered in your box when it's getting full. It wants to shoot it over the edge.

Good luck with whatever you go with.

[Steve_Winkler]

Hi Freesaw. We've run Gleaners for years on our farm and generally they are a solid machine. Currently we have 3 R-62's. A '96, a '97, and a 2000. From my memory, there were a lot of factory updates from 96 to 97-98 model years. If you are looking for one in that age range check with the owner or dealer to see if the machine got them.

Just a few general comments to make:

1. Great machine in barley, maybe the best. I have not however ran a new Deere or Cat to compare.
2. Agco parts are usually very high priced and their dealer support( at least where I am) is lacking to say the least.
3. They are of course a rotary combine and if you want straw for baling, you probably want another brand.

4. Having done a great deal of trucking from a Gleaner, I don't care for their non-turret auger and it's unload angle in the truck. It is fast, but overly hard to keep the grain pile centered in your box when it's getting full. It wants to shoot it over the edge.

Good luck with whatever you go with.

[Ooofty]

Freesaw,try and get a 96 or later,they have a longer shoe. we have had them since 1982. you should ask this on harvesting.com on the gleaner page,there is lots of guys there to offer advice.