Allis Chalmers chopper ?

[tomstractorsandtoys]

What are the differences between an Allis Chalmers 780 and a 782 chopper? My grandfather had a new 780 with a two row cornhead that he pulled with his 190XT and I remember riding with him.I would like to find one for my small collection. It would probaly be used to cut 10-12 loads a year.I would also like an AC silage wagon.Thanks for any info Tom

 

[Fordfarmer]

I saw two (rough) AC chopper boxes at an auction about a year and a half ago. Didn't know AC ever made any until then. There was one on either the Minneapolis, northern WI or Eau Claire cragislist a month or two ago. Might still be there. Pretty sure it was in St. Croix Falls.

 

[thurlow]

Got a 2-row 780 (I think it is) sitting out in the weeds. Quit silage in the mid-'80s; it was stored inside 'til about 10 years ago; ain't got a clue as to what shape it's in. The 2 sheet metal covers that cover the inside of the rows are missing; took 'em off within the first week; they were held on by springs and would never stay in place. If you're interested, I'll take some pics. I'm about 50 miles North of Memphis. We cut a LOT of silage way back when.................

 

[tomstractorsandtoys]

Thanks for the offer but you are a little far away.I am in no hurry and hoping to find a shed kept one here in the midwest.

 

[scott in tenn]

I live up the road from you in Selmer and might be interested in your chopper. Would like to see some pictures. Let me know how I can contact you. Thanks Scott

 

[thurlow]

Can get some pics after Thanksgiving.
jhkoonce44athotmaildotcom

 

[Bill(Wis)]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your phamily.

 

[thurlow]

Thanks, Bill; family was all here for dinner and supper and just lepht..........good day.

 

[Joe Graunke]

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Here is some of my A-C Forage equipment we run on our dairy.

 

[tomstractorsandtoys]

Nice pics. Where are you located? It has been years since I saw AC wagons as nice as yours.That three row head has to be rare as well. Tom

 

[Joe Graunke]

I'm located in Clayton WI up by the twin cities.
Joe

 

[NY 986]

You had a youtube video of chopping corn from a few years ago. I recall enjoying seeing it. A person just does not see those machines around like 40 years ago. The neighbor had a 780 with one row head that was bought new. Also, had the newest AC table blower before AC stopped making forage equipment in the early 1970's. Even as a kid in the 1970's I had the collector in me wanting to pick those up even though I did not have a need for them. They are probably junk now if they are even around at this time.

 

[formerly ny bill]

those are some seriously nice AC wagons. the year before we went to a dump wagon and truck, I had 5 allis wagons to chop corn with, usually 3 or 4 that we were using, and 1 or 2 that dad was fixing for the next day.
I think that allis wagons were the best built boxes ever, once you got past the rocking at the blower from the table chain. I have the remains of 9 allis wagons around here.