Combines 1680 vs 9600

A 9600 or 9610 can probably take just as much or more wheat than a 1680. The difference is that if a 1680 is set up correctly there will be very little rotor loss when you run out of HP, and on the JD the loss over the walkers may be pretty high. So, when you compare equal levels of loss, the 1680 may look bigger, especially one with a cummins engine. Of course, if the 1680 is not set up correctly, the JD will run over it.

ReallyIJ I was under the impression a 1680 would easily smoke a 9600 in dry , good cutting conditions. I saw an R62 embarass a 9600 in dry grain one time. I also run an N7 with an 8820 in the field with me one time and there was no contest there, thats for sure. I didn't realize Gleaner was that much bigger than an Axial Flow.

I've been in the field with a 7720 that kept up with our 1680, and I've seen our 1680 beat our 2188, and I've seen the same 1680 cut more than a 9610. The difference is how the machines were set up, how much loss each operator was willing to accept, and how clean of a sample they were set for. If you want to spend the time and effort you can make any of these machines do a good job and have good capacity. That said, the big Gleaners probably have more potential capacity than the others in most conditions. If I were trying to set a speed record I would probably start with the R72, unless maybe the new ClaasIJ But if you want to do a good job, all of these machines will do just fine.

Our 9600 will out run our neighbors 1680 both having minimal losses, but no matter what the machine, you have to set it right. We can usually run alot later than him too.

They would be pretty even in spring wheat but if you do barley the 1680 will smoke the 9600 with less loss. But both good machines JD might be cheaper.

Well, I may only be 16 years old, but i spend a lot of time researching machines online. I have come to the conclusion that ever since Case IH has come out with the rotary combines, they have been ahead of the crowd. When they first came out with them, the only major competition was John Deere's 8820 Titan 2. Today, their competition is still the same, but times have changed. Now John Deere has a rotary combine that has made Case IH's job a little bit tougher. Even though their 2388 series combine is 2 classes below John Deere's newest big boy, its not much behind in the field. Of course, it wont be able to pick quite as fast, it can still clean corn better, not grind it, and practically eliminate grain loss. John Deere may be ahead in the speed and capacity categories in this situation. BUT.... Case IH has a new, completely redisigned combine called AFX 8010. With a 10.3 liter, 375 hp French engine, it's got more power than the Deere and is even SMAllER that the Deere engine. Inside the combine is practically all new. With a new "AFX" rotor, new cleaning system that's over 10,000 square inches (10,075),and a 330 bu. grain tank. it's bigger that the 9860 machine, cleans more grain, more efficiantly, and stores it all up top. So, going back to the question "2388 vs. Deere" im gonna say Deere's new machine. But if you want to know "AFX 8010 vs. Deere" im going to say, without a doubt, the Case IH combine takes the throne for King of the Combines. It's got exactly what it takes to be the best and with some minor changes down the road, will remain the biggest and the best combine to tear through the worlds biggest corn fields. feel free to email me with your replies or questions. -BUD