Combines R 6

[Irv]

We have had a R5 (same combine, less HP, less open area on cage)for many years and have absolutely loved it. We did the Hilo rotor, a rebuilt cage from St. Johns, and found it to work great in oats as well as corn_soy. When we did the Hilo, and the helical work, we found it able to handle the tough straw so much better. We updated to a R62 this year, but still have the R5 for sale. Also have a hugger 6-30, and a 5-20 flex off of the '62 for sale. Over the years, we had very little trouble with the R5, and if the R6 has been taken care of, I'm sure you will like it as well. Irv

 

[CHRIS]

I am looking for a 6-30 hugger since we are switching to narrow rows this coming year. I would like to know more about the head and where you are located.

 

[NDDan]

like Irv said helical work. There has been a few ways to go about helicals. Shim with a duplicate set of helical bars along with green stem kit. Or shim helicals with 1_4" flat iron and add green stem kit which is exactly the same as shiming with another set of helicals except 1_8" less thick. My favorite is channel helicals. Gleaner has a channel helical kit which they call edible bean and wet sunflower kit. loewen has a channel helical kit the duplicates pattern of old flat iron helicals that allready had green stem kit installed. Don't know if you want to monkey with Hi-low bars for I think that is mainly for corn (not that it would hurt you). Otherwise look over combine just like you would any other machine. See how she runs and drives and look over cage to make your best desision. Check with previous owner if he had some particular complant that we could help you with. Good luck

 

[Brian]

I agree with the helical suggestions! That is where I believe you will get the most bang for your buck. We have thresher side double stacked with flat helicals and sep. side has channel kit on our P1 machine. May want to also consider four paddel discharge.