Combines M2 R52

[John]

Size wise, the R52 is twice the capacity of the M2 and the M2 takes an lM or A head and the R will take the late N and all R series heads including the Hugger. The Rotaries are a right offset throat on the head and the Conventionals are a centered throat head. I have read of some people putting the time and money into adapting the A head to the rotaries but it is hard to beat the Hugger and R heads for the rotaries. I personally went from an M2 to an N6 Series 3 and "WOW" what a difference. Went from under 2mph in 200+ corn with the M2 to 6-7mph in the N6 with a 6R30 head. Good luck! Glad to help!

 

[husker_gleaner]

The R 52 is a rotary and the M2 a conventional, If you have to bale straw the rotaries are not very good. Ill agree they have more capacity and do alittle better job threshing. But I sure am glad I have the old M2 and M3 as we have had less tha 2 inches of rain this summer so far and we had to bale all of are wheat straw to try and save are cow herd. All my neighbors with N and R series and Axial flows are all out swathing their straw just so they can bale it decently.

 

[Walt]

Thanks for the information. I know where a R52 if for sale for $3500,

 

[John]

Seems like an awful low price! Check with the dealer that serviced it and get the rest of the story. Most N's are going for that price or better. $35,000 seems to be more in line with prices for the R52 without heads. Even the Deutz-Allis R50's are bringing 25-35k in the Midwest.

 

[Walt]

Sorry, called the dealer again to confirm price,