Combines are ls crap

[still_galvanized]

My first combine was a 77 l2. What a honey!!! That machine made me a lot of money. The sickle drive on all l-l2-l3s was the only slow thing on the whole combine. We only cut wheat and milo back then, but were always very pleased with sample and the job they did. Our first was 72l last was 83 l3. Dad and I had 11 ls between us. So i got a lot of experience setting and repairing l l2 combines. Certainly not crap.

 

[matt101]

My dad and i have 2 g's and i thoght that they were jewls and then we bought a m2 and it and the g's were close to the same but the m2 was biger now we have just bought an l2 and we have not run it and i hope it works.

 

[T3]

M2's are very good machines. I've never owned a l2 but good friend has and he liked it. I've been told that a l2 is just a wider M2 (the width of 1 straw walker). Never heard of any cleaning problems with either machine. I've never had any problem running anything out the back with my M2. I wish Gleaner still made a combine the size of the Ms. Best of luck, we need SUNSHINE!! T3

 

[kurtk]

I've got two 1981 l2's, each with 2800 eng._2400sep. hour's. They combine 2100 acre's every year with no major break downs. I combine everything from cereals to oilseeds to soybeans and sunflowers. I find them to have a cleaner sample than my neighbour's JD7720. I swath or straight combine my cereals at 24ft and the speed is about 3.5 to 4.0 mph (without feeding the bird's, JD people know what I'm talking about).For cracking grain I don't find any.

 

[rforro]

I would go back to a l2 in a second if it wasn't for rotories. I still miss not being able to see tailings on the rotories. Randy

 

[marshall]

No - Great machines. Simple and easy to operate. I have a l3 and would not part with it. Very, Very reliable. Add a enclosed cylinder and capacity will increase. I can cut 500bu_hr of wheat with no problem.

 

[Ed_Boysun]

Matt, the l had a few rough edges, the l2s and 3s were great machines. Simple and easy to work on. There are several things that should be checked every season: Jack up the front wheels so they just clear the ground and get a crow-bar under the tire to check for play in the bearing. If you run the bearings loose, the big gear can either wear a hole in the case or explode the final case. The bearings on the main clutch shaft should be replaced every 5 or 6 years. If you ever let them spin on the shaft, it won't be cheap to fix. When the bearings have been replaced, tighten, and I mean tighten the nut that holds them and the shaft together. 600 lbs_ft isn't too much. The drive rubbers for the walker pan and sieve should be replaced every 2 or 3 years. Do not use a lubricant when you press them on. Even though they may look OK, if they're worn, you will shake your pan or sieve apart.

 

[RG]

Hi everyone-first post.I have owned an 83 l3 since new..wish I could buy another. Wondering about the enclosed cylinder,I've run a sunnybrook for four seasons.More dust out the front than the back at times.Some say their's doesn't,could it be in the set up of machineIJ I have put a chunk bailer belt above feeder beater(floating)it helped.I like it but the dust is just about unbarable.Cutting 17% wht is great.

 

[brent_56]

We Run an l2 and an M gleaner and they do a great job with the crops we have breakdowns but they are usually easily fixed. as far as handling crops they do an outstanding job!