Combines Rear wheel broke off of R 72 HElP

[John_W]

I am sure a good welder could weld it back together to get you going and probably permanently. I would also weld in some gussets from the wheel out to the rim to reinforce things. Gussets are often welded into rims locally on combines with hillside levelers because of the extra side load.

 

[Nico]

Illinois Gleaner,sounds as though you may have got off lightly.You are lucky you weren't travelling down the road at full tilt.Some time ago I was travelling down the road, not quite at full speed, when without warning, my R72 turned a whole 180 degrees, throwing itself on a fence on the verge up against a big Box Tree stump.I didn't know which way was up, as this all occurred in a split second.The 72 had its bum on the ground, what was left of the back axle strewn out behind it, a back wheel up through the floor of the engine bay,every panel from the bin back was creased or torn. The axle appeared to have let go toward the end, on the box extension, along side of a weld. The rest of my harvest, that year was done in a green machine, as I didn't see mine again for six months, while it had a major rebuild. Part of my maintenace regime now, is to check this area of the axle whenever out of the cab. Have considered inclusion of spare change of underware as part of tool kit. I have heard some talk that this is not an isolated incident in the Agco Gleaners. Would be interested to hear if others have had this same fault.

 

[Kevin]

Rear wheel fell off eh. On Monday night we were traveling full speed ahead when a car struck us from behind while traveling at full speed, so she said causing her car to catch fire. The steering on our 1996 R62 broke and we went for a 180 turn in less than the width of the road!!!!! When the combine hit the other shoulder it decided to roll over and it eventually came to rest on its roof next to a hydro pole with 3 phase lines. Needless to say we are now shopping around for a replacement Gleaner. Fortunately all drivers of the 3 vehicles involved were able to walk away.

 

[Nico]

Kevin that sounds like fun! How is the header's driverIJ Where did this all take placeIJ Night running - bit risky, Gleaners are not that well lit around the rear end. I see the new ones have solved the lighting problem at the rear. Still not legal on road at night here though.

 

[Kevin]

We are located in Ontario and are legal on the road at night with a SMV, flashing amber lights, and red tail lights. We also had a rotating amber light installed along with ampel reflective tape on all sides of combine. Essentially our 62 looked like your average christmas tree!!!! The driver of the car said that she saw the lights but just didn't know what to do so she swerved at the last second hitting the left rear tire at an angel causing the steering to break. At the same time an oncoming car glanced off the combine as it spun out of controll. This driver is verry lucky as he just ended up with a broken light and some scratches on his car. Imagine what could of happend. The combine operator (my brother) feels just fine and said that the accident felt like an old roller coaster with a big bump at the end. Thank the lord for ROPS!!! I have great photoes but don't know how to attach them.

 

[john]

did he have his seat belt on. Never have used one in our combine.

 

[doc_m]

My 1994 R62 has a pusher on it. We went over a terrace , bin was full, and suddenly, we were off balance.The Gilchrist weld had sheared. Took the high pressure lines down and we had a local guy reweld the break. No problems since. The frame is still square even though the frame kept the axle off ground. Gleaner frame is really tough.

 

[Kevin]

No he was not wearing the seat belt. He just hung on to steering wheel with both hands. If he had of hit the 7' ditch or hydro pole before rolling he would probably been thrown out then possibly under the combine. I always wear the seat belt while travelling on the road, it keeps you in the cab although you could be sore from it for a few days after a crash, my opinnion.

 

[Ed_Boysun]

I'm sure that Dan can help with the part ns for this item. There is a kit available that consists of a plate and a nylon pad that mounts on the frame between the axle and frame. This gives the axle something to bump against when it receives a load to either the front or back. Takes all the strain off the weld that holds the axle to the pivot pipe. I've ordered one for my machine, but it's not here yet. I've seen Gleaners that have left their axle behind and it's not pretty. Hence, we'll get that kit on before next harvest. Ed in Montana

 

[NDDan]

Can't think of a single spindle or axle breaking on a 1990 or newer machine around hear. Have heard of kit you mention but have had no need for it. I believe it was designed for the Aussies for they must have areas that have high ground speed with loaded hoppers or something. I'm sure P_N for kit could be found in parts info or school material so if someone needs it let us know.