Combines Buying R62

I beleive the 92 machines had naturaly aspirated Deutz engines in them rated at 230 H.P. The next year they put a turboed Deutz in them at 260 H.P. with lots of torque. It was a detuned R-72 engine. A big improvement. Those 93 machines would run! The 92 machines were low on horsepower. The machine would not be wore out at those kind of hours.

I've ran R62's for about 6 years now... currently I have a 94', 96', 98', 99' R62's the 94 has 1810 sep. hours and is for sale at $46,000 w_ header. I think 92's had chain drive on tailings return...by 94' all belt drive... went to Cummins 8.3l 260 hp available motor... thicker feed drums and heavier shoe material... other small changes but those are the main ones between 92' and 94' that I know of. More changes occur in later years. My 94' combine is located in Central Kansas probably you are to far away but you can use it as a reference price. Rotors are a lot easier to work on and get wheat out of the head better than the l's. I hope you get it bought for the money and works good for you. Steve

Deutz engine and 228HP (No turbos) on the early '92 machines. Deutz engine with 260HP (twin turbos) on the later '92 machines. Anything is possible with a 1800 hour machine. Some 14 year old 1800 hour machines are mint and others need alot of attention. You'll have to give it a good look over and ask previous owner and or honest dealer your questions. Nothing at all to be specifically worried about with a '92 machine. Save a little in your budget to do some custom hyperizing and that machine will likely run freer than it ever has. Good luck

Thanks for all of the helpful comments. We purchased the machine and cant wait to get it into the field. thanks again. cw