Combines CHANGING COMBINES IS ROTARY BETTERIJ

[John]

Been there, done that! Went from the last of the F's to an M2, WOW what a difference, then to my current Series 3 N6. The N will out perform the R50_Deutz series, it has more capacity. As long as the N has the American Bosch fuel system you should not encounter any problems. The Deutz was a simplified R machine with less capacity, the Agco R had the capacity bumped back up to the AC R, and is still Deutz simplified. Also the Deutz has to be kept exceptionally clean in and around the engine. The water cooled don't take as much maintenance or cleaning. The Deutz sit on the dealers lots for months to years and the early N's get salvaged, the late N's and R's and Agco R2's move fairly quickly. The grain quality from a rotary is far superior to a conventional as is its capacity. The smallest head recommended for the N6 is a 6-30 and they prefer larger to keep the rotor full. My N6 is Hyperized and runs 6-7 mph in 200+ bu corn with a 6-30. The N also had 2 head styles, most of the later ones will pick up a new Hugger without any problems or changes.

 

[Alan]

I went from a 71 G to a 77 l-2 to a 81 N-6, and although the G and the l were FINE machines, I would never give up my N-6. Now there will probably be a lot of people that will disagree with me but I would NOT be afraid of the older Ns. Just make sure that it is in good condition and has all the updates and has had the engine speed slowed down. An N without the updates is basically scrap iron, and if the engine hasn't been slowed down, it will be on it's second or third engine. My first N-6 has over 3000 hrs on the engine and I have never touched it! The guy that had it before me put the N-5 pulley on it and slowed the engine down. It has been the most reliable combine I have ever owned. And because of their reputation you can buy one for almost nothing! I just bought another one and if it is half the machine that my first on is, I'll be satisfied.