IH 1460 Advise Needed.

[Chris in SK]

I’m looking at an IH 1460 combine to use on a few hundred acres. I been around conventional combines quite a bit, but have no experience with rotary’s or IH. The one I’m looking at is around a 79 – 81 model, with 3300 hours, but has been standing for 3 years, so should be cheap. Mechanically it looks in pretty good shape though. Any advise on what to look for on 1460’s and IH headers would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris

 

[PreciseFarms]

IH's are not a favorite to say the least but if your talking a few hundred acres you could probably do better than an almost 30 year old combine that hasn't seen the field in 3 years. Is it field ready or even close? My recommendation is a Deere 9400. We have run 8 of them since they came out in '89 or so and have had good luck with them. They are ideal size for your acreage, have plenty of power for an 18 or 20 ft head or 6 row corn head, and have pretty decent capacity for their size. As I said, not partial at all to red machines. If you've been around other conventionals in the past, why not try those since you know them already. JMHO.

 

[Anonymous-0]

The larger IH axial flow combines are very good machines. In most crops a rotary performs better than a conventional, which is the reason Deere rather belatedly went to a rotary design. Although that particular combine is a fairly early model, it undoubtedly had the necessary updates and they are plentiful enough to be bought reasonably cheap. Parts are also readily available. A gleaner combine is also a fine machine, but the air cooled engine needs some attention to keep it from overheating which then causes big problems. Just like any combine, you need to check the augers and tin for wear. I would run the rotor thru the speed range to be sure it is balanced. Take a peak inside and someone hand spin the rotor while you look for any damage. Brakes are notoriously bad on these machines, check them a see how they function. Check out the hystat, because they are expensive to repair/replace. Need to see if it has desired combination of concaves, grates, chaffer and sieve for the crop/crops you intend to harvest. Most are set up for corn/beans and could require some changes or additions to properly do small grain. A small grain setup was also available. A lot of other things could be checked for wear, such as the elephant ears and transition cone but not easily done. Best recommendation would be for someone who knows these combines to help you with the inspection.

 

[cadet trooper]

Chris, I don't know what you want to run with your next machine but the IH1460AF is probably one of the best rotary machines of the era I'm usually a Gleaner man (conventional as in L2 during that time period) the N series had many starup problems but with that said it has a lot to do with what crops you want to run if you want to run a lot of wheat the straw will get pulverized otherwise corn and soybeans they are excellent and I think around 1981 they switched to electro/hydraulic controls nice machine, good luck CT.

 

[TripleRange]

I run 6 row 30" corn head and 17.5' grain table with our 83'. Nice machine...could actually handle 8 row corn head and 20' bean head as the guy I got it from did. Like other guy said....does chop up wheat straw pretty bad. Make sure the rotor is balanced and look for signs of rotor damage...bent parts or worn. Make sure the rotor gearbox can be shifted from High to low. Check good for hydraulic leaks around hydro pump attached to engine.
Engine is turbocharged...and some like to use oil. a nice late 70s model should bring 10k.

 

[JoshuaGA]

I would say if you need a long straw for whaever reason, invest in a stripper header. Nice long stubble. Those rotarys are fine machines.

JoshuaGA

 

[gavin tully]

i have run a 1460 with 15ft 810 head in ireland for 3 years now. great machine loves wheat,even with our long straw.
if its cheap and runs well buy it.