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I think it totally depends if this machine got updated to the current models. After that it should be all right. Personally I don't like the IMO. As far as I know, the 480 was the first lexion Claas built. That was in 1995. All other models where added later. 97 was the first year they had the joint venture with CAT and send a bunch of machines over here, primarily for experimenting. When you compare a 460 lexion with a 9610 you want to keep in mind that the 460 is a lot bigger machine. That really makes that price tag you're mentioning interesting.

thanks for the info. So what do you mean when you say updatesIJ How are they realiabilty wise the first year outIJ any major probs. that you have heard ofIJ I have seen them and they have a lot of hydralics on them, which in my mind is better than electrical, but how do the hoses and stuff hold upIJ thanks

There really isn't any additional, complex hydraulics on lexion combines vs. what's found on other brands of combines. lexions are suprisingly simple and convenient to work on and service and maintain. We have found no chronic problems, of any kind, associated with the lexion's hydraulic system, or anyother system for that matter. The majority of combine problems are typically human error. Common sense about maintenence and proper upkeep will take care of 95% of any combine's problems.

A friend of mine bought a lexion 420 in 1997 or 1998. He had a lot of problems with a gearbox at the end of the engine, where the hydostatic and hidraulic pumps where conected. Claas replace that gearbox 2 times but still in a problem every 2 years. last summer the engine had a problem with a valve and fall down to the cylinder. He had to replace all the engine but i think Claas paid the 50% of the repair. I think Claas lexion are good machines but my friend maybe bought the "black sheep" of lexion

The Euro. model 420 walker combine was also powered by a Mercedes engine, which is probably the contributing factor to the described probem.

We have a 1998 765. So far it has been as trouble free as any other combine we have owned. I would do some research on updates that have been done over the years. It seems like there have been at least two each year. The latest is to the piviot point on the rear axel. Other updates include the brakes, sive adjusting moters, relays for latteral float, fuel filters, and I am certain I am missing a few. Also check to see which version of the software the cebis system is running. Cat and Class have a propriatary (expensive) system to upgrade the cebis system. I do have a complaint also. The belt that runs the clean grain elevator and the sives does not have a slip clutch. If anything goes wrong in these subsystems it smokes the belt. Also the battery _ tool box does not swing out as the newer ones do. This makes replacing the belt a real pain. As for the Hydrolics... we have had one valve go out. It was a pressure bypass for the Hydro. And we have not had any electrical problems.

Check with your local Cat Dealer if all the Service letter's and updates were performed. If the previous customer maintained the Combine according to the OMM and all the updates were done it is a good Machine for this price.