new Gleaner M2

[Sandknob]

I just picked up this 78 model Gleaner M2 corn/soybean special. It has the 301 diesel and the hydro transmission. Wow, what a step up from the A2 and F that I had before. The technology came along way since they were built. I don't know how other manufacturers compare, but this is nice. Its comfortable to operate and most controls are conveniently located. Now I just have to find a good 630 head for it. Also the 438 head is for sale. Located in Oblong, Il.
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[KeystoneTX]

thats almost a twin to ours we just got last spring before that we had an F the M2 has only about 900 original hours on it and is clean like you said a big step up.

 

[cadet trooper]

Sk, I've always said for the money the M2 or M3 was the best deal in a good steady 6row machine for maybe 130 to 140 bpa corn not meant for big yields like 150 to 180 like the L3 but very stable good choice fortunately L&M 630 cornheads are one of the most popular, good luck on finding a good one.

 

[JMS/.MN]

I was a dairy farmer for 30 years- 24/7/365. Sold them in "01. Told the better half,....before I die, I want a hydro combine. Had an F2 for 19 years, 430 hd. Bought an M2 in Iowa, bought a 630 head, 630 stalk chopper, set the wheels to straddle the rows. Built straddle duals for the wet times. It WALKS over anything! Impresses my neighbor with the twice as heavy JD. Hydro is so fantastic to run. Capacity is just a bonus. Did some mods on it to make it more user friendly, ladder, steps, catwalk along the grain tank, mods on the screens for better capacity on slopes. Glad to post them again if you want to see them. BTW- if the hydraulics stop- first check the ground on #1 solenoid- if that does not open...you have no hyd on any other systems. It sends flow to the other dozen. Steering, header, unl auger, etc. Gleaner has a one wire elec system- relies on grounding THROUGH the frame, rather than a second wire. Cheap, dumb engineer idea. Post here with any problems- plenty of willing helpers here. For heads, info, go to the combine talkshow board. google anything similar.

 

[big orange]

Ran an M-2 and M-3 for 22 years, you'll like the machine, ran a 4-36 in 200+ corn, they have capacity.

 

[Erik Ks farmer]

Congrats Adam, that is a nice looking combine!

 

[sd pete]

You will love that machine. The L"s and M"s are some of the best ever.

 

[Adirondack case guy]

You better find the cap for the oxy tank in the back of that PU, or you might not get a chanch to enjoy your combine. Farm acidents happen every day from being in a hurry and not taking precaucions.

 

[JMS/.MN]

You are SO right- I missed that in the first view. I chain my cart vertically, but never transport any tank like that. It would help if he hauled it the other way around, since braking forces are more intense than acceleration, but NO, I would never transport a tank horizontally without the cap. Here, the replacement tank will not leave the supplier"s shop without one. It"s law here, for good reason. If he takes your advice, you may have saved his life, or more likely, the driver behind him. Simple terms, that is just plain dumb!

 

[Sandknob]

I appreciate the thoughts on the tanks, but #1 they are not my tanks, or cart so I don't have the caps for them, and two you can't see the cart so you can't see that it can not move forward due to the design and it is strapped down to keep it from moving either direction. I have purchased my own set of tanks now and am in the process of either mounting them permanatly in the truck or making a cart that I can mount them to (that can also be mounted vertically in the truck).
Adam

 

[JMS/.MN]

Good to hear that...that you are comfortable with the transport. I"ve seen the results of other situations, and they are not pretty...included loss of life.

 

[Sandknob]

I am a LP salesman and I have seen too many people haul LP bottles unsafely. I can't believe the number of times we have had customers come in with thier kids holding the lp tanks in the seat with them (to keep the tanks from rolling around!) Outdated valves, no caps, large dents, corrosion. Then they get mad because you won't fill them. We tell them just to go to Walmart (or whoever exchanges them) and get them exchanged, then we will refill the good bottle when it runs out.
Adam

 

[Howard H.]

Check the diesel return line (assuming its diesel) and keep trash cleaned off the top of the engine...

I had/have an M2 and was cutting wheat with it when it caught on fire - the diesel return line separated at a joint and was leaking diesel right on the turbo...

Luckily, after a couple of minutes of fire, it burned through the top radiator hose and the explosion of steam and water in the engine compartment put out the fire before I lost the whole wheat field, too...


Howard