Combines R50 To R52IJ

It depends on what model year R52 you choose. The early models of 52's weren't much more than an R50 with updates and the new cab. Horsepower, shoe capacity, cyl. bars, and concaves were all the same. later models had HP increases, longer shoe, different cyl. bars and concaves in corn_soybean versions which gave them more capacity - along with updates to other parts of the machines which were improvements. The Series 2's had a long run with many updates and improvements all under the same model numbers. Other makes changed model numbers often during that timeframe which makes it easier for a person to keep track of what he was getting. With the Gleaners, you just have to know what year the machine is and look up what improvements it has. Hurtt's website has a handy page that shows the major updates each year of the Series 2 run.

If you find a 52 your heads will likely interchange with little modification unless you go with lateral tilt. 96 or newer will have the longer shoe and clean grain elevator and larger cummins which I love. Some have the longer auger which not really needed with 20' and smaller header but give some extra clearance when unloading. Our 52 does what we need but impatience at times makes me want a 62, sometimes found at similar dollars.