Combines R50

[Chuck]

It seems like taking out the rotary is a big job.Would I need a forkliftIJ What else is involvedIJ Thanks again for any help.

 

[Silver_Bullet]

Since no one has replied I'll take a stab at your question. I used to have an R50. As with any high hour machine it sure depends on how well the maintenace has been. look to see how the augers, tin, belts, chains appear to be. Also, look in the rotor to see the condition of the helical bars, and cage. That's quite a few hours on the Deutz motor but it should run a long time if it has been maintained. Check for any dirt around fins and etc., a sure sign there may have been oil leaks in the past which cause the engine to run warm. Also, check the air fan for wear. Price wise, I would think $15,000 would be about it. You can find l's for that money with less than half as many hours. May not have the capacity but close. Or you could move up to an R52 with 3,000 hrs. in the $30,000 range.

 

[tbran]

where locatedIJ

 

[trailduster]

I have a l-3 for sale and reconditoned for 17,000.00 , good heads available. Purchased a R-52 with 2200 sep hrs.and630 and 316 heads. At the dealer it took $20,000.00 to put it in good shape. Some of the biggest exspense was the corn head. The rotor didn't need any work. Replaced all augers,aprons and grain paddles_sprokets. Now I need to add a chopper and another 10,000. plus for a 520 head. Se Mn.

 

[farmitallaway]

Sir Have a 1995 R52 for sale. If your interested you can contact me by e-mail and we can talk further.

 

[Tom_Russell]

Russ, did you get any warnings to avoid situations that can plug itIJ Believe me, unplugging a rotary is something you will never forget. like you, I bought my R60 used and spent quite a bit of time remaking it the way I wanted it to be. When combining time rolled around, I was like a kid in a candy shop waiting for the opportunity to try it. That opportunity was an overcast Friday evening when rain was forecast for the next several days. I figured that if something needed attention, I would have time to work on it when the weather was bad anyway. So far, the plan made a lot of sense. Unfortunately, rain started right after I got into the first soybean field and everything was going so good I didnt want to quit. The cab was so quiet compared with the old combine I didnt notice the engine was starting to work and to top it off, the previous owner had disabled the monitor warning beeper. I noticed forward speed was slowing down so I made the absolute wrong response. I pushed the hydro handle forward to maintain ground speed. When I started to suspect a plugging situation in the processor, I made another fatal error. I disengaged the rotor. After getting the combine back to the shop, 3 of us worked until midnight pulling wet bean plants from the processor. Then we quit for the night another fatal mistake. The next day those bean stems heated and made one gigantic mess for us to clear. We spent most of the day on it. lesson learned: if plugging starts, stop forward travel, disengage the feeder, and wait patiently for the processor to clear. A little praying would help. And make sure your warning beeper comes on when engine speed drops whatever the manual specifies. I think it is 150 rpms on the R60. Good luck.

 

[sidekick]

Comparing those combines is like comparing a WC to a D21.Hyperize it to the max and have a blast.

 

[Tim_nj]

Russ, I don't see your combines in B.'s ad anymore. Did they find new homesIJ Just curious.

 

[Russ_SCPA]

Yes, both have been sold. The F stayed local, the K2 went to Avis, Pa.

 

[Trit]

How reputable the R50 is or Sauder and RippelIJ Bought a R40 from them April '03. loved the experience. Jack Sauder is great. The machine is great (partially due to a great previous owner). Where are you fromIJ Hope you have as good as experience as me.