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[JMS MN]

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[JMS MN]

Someone literally ran his truck into my posterior a few years ago, so climbing steps is easier than climbing a ladder. Original ladder will still bolt on- only addition to this setup was adding a brace under the platform by the door, down to the thresher side frame. Original platform is bolted to the grain tank, and the extra weight, leverage, vibration was tough on the sheetmetal. With the auger extended, I can still pass between it and the steps, but it"s a tight fit after marrying a really good cooker 38 years ago! The catwalk will be horizontal when the auger is in this position- easy access to the engine- for ether, fire, maintenance, and I don"t have to climb down and then back up again. It"s possible to traverse it now, but often slippery, and I"m not that good on my feet anymore. When the auger is extended, the catwalk will get close to the steps, but not interfere.

 

[856]

The duals on there look like they would put a lot of stress on the axles.

 

[JMS MN]

I"ve run duals on two combines when conditions warranted them- never any driveline problem. Trying to bull through mud with singles, getting stuck, getting pulled out- that puts excess stress on the machine too. I"d rather stay on top and float over the problem. Axle or band mounting- same stress goes on the axle.

 

[cadet trooper]

Nice lookin Corn Plus JMS! Are those 24.5's inside or 30.5s with 18.4 X34 duals? They should float across the river. What are you running for steering tires 16L triple ribs?

 

[JMS MN]

Ideal would be 18s to run between 30 inch rows, but if memory serves me right- and it has to because it"s below zero now, and the shed is 400 feet away....23x30 on the inside, (I have a pair of 18-30, but saving them for a combine sprayer..someday) and 18x34 outside, with a belled dual rim and band. Came off of a 2470 Case I had. Rears are 16 inch, (4 rib?). Wish I had the adjustable rear axle, I do run over stalks with them occasionally, but the duals sneak by. Did a lot of measuring to get all spaced right.

 

[Anonymous-0]

If you look at the way duals should be put on a combine, the axle flange is centerd between the main driver and the dual. It's not a matter of band or axle mounted.

 

[cadet trooper]

Gotcha, I forgot about the 23.1's my screen and eyesight ain't what it used to be like everything else. The old girl looks to be about 79 or 80 vintage sure looks well kept.CT

 

[JMS MN]

Very true now, but back then the axles simply were not long enough. First one I dualed was in about "78- didn"t break anything then either. Also, today"s combines weigh about double what this does. Still prefer to float over the top rather than dig in. This ground needs fall tillage, rather than harvesting after freeze-up.

 

[JMS MN]

Actually I have two- other one is gear drive, bought it cheap on the auction where I got the 6rn head. Needs a camshaft- diesel mechanic son will put that in- machine died in the field, so it"s a good working machine. Both are 80-81. Can turn it for a few bucks and keep this hydro.

 

[dsfrey7771]

They did not make any 1980 M2s only L2s.