Combines what is the difference N5 to R50

My cousin went from F2's to an R50 and was thrilled when using in corn and beans, would still use F2's for wheat and clover. Then in the evolution of R52 the improved some shaft sizes that would break in the R50 and cab comfort is top of the line compared to the older models. He moved to the r52, was convinced that 6 years of r50's taught the engineers what needed fixing. He prefers the Duetz engine over the Cummins. Fuel efficiency is 30% better and overall maintainence is easier. Keeping them dry and clean is the key to long life. He had 4400 hrs on his r50 when he traded and it used 1 quart of oil per day. A very reliable engine when taken care of. My dealer tells me they have 1 got guy with 6600 hours on his. Resale values have fallen on the r50's to make them attactive. R52's are holding their value better, my opinion would be to bite the bullet and go to the r52 and run it for 20 years or so, he would be glad he did. Good luck

The R50 was a major improvemnet over previous machines in capacity and simplicity. I had an R50 and had looked at a 52 several times but decided to keep my 50 until I moved up to my R62. The R50 and R52 were almost identical machines except for the cab and heavier shafts so I never traded. Now that I have the 62, I would suggest to make the leap to a 52 if possible and you will have a good combine for a long time.

The N5's used the P1 processor. The rotor and cage are the same size as the N5 and N7, just less engine hp and smaller hopper, where the R50 used the P3 processor. When they went to the P3, the R40 and R50 have a smaller rotor, narrower feederhouse and shoe. The R50 would be a simpler machine with fewer drives. As for difference between the R50 and R52 - the Series II's have improvements in the feederhouse (MUCH improved, in my opinion) and the newer cab. The early R52's are quite similar to the late R50's other than what I mentioned, but each year the Series II's were on the market there were improvements as well. Drives for the elevators were moved to the top (another great improvement!),hp increases, and others I'm sure. In '96, they got the high wire concaves, longer shoe, more power, wide spaced rasp bars. I would hold out for an R52, even an early model. The Series II's are much better for reliability than the R50's were. Tom langan