Agco integrated 27 improvements in four years rather than introduce the high performance Gleaner Super Series as totally new combines for 2011.
Testing won’t prevent glitches if an all-new machine is built comprising 30 to 40 new systems.
With that thought in mind, along with a commitment to evolve the previous R series into the Super Series, Agco engineers decided to gradually introduce the changes that were essential to supporting the higher capacity S6 and S7 line.
Phasing in the new systems over four years gave the engineers confidence that the basic combine would be tried, tested and tuned for the addition of the larger threshing mechanism in the 2011 model.
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“This way, all the functional areas were addressed and proven before we installed the new processor,” said Gleaner product manager Kevin Bien.
The evolution of R6 to S7
2007
Four-strand feed chain provides more reliable crop flow
Load-sensing hydraulic system offers better efficiency and lowers horsepower requirement
Front conveyor speed increased 20 percent to improve feedconveyor capacity
Auto-lube option reduces maintenance
2008
Front feed floor lowered to increase conveyor throughput area by 65 sq. inches
Optional 68 inch pitch helical available as a kit for better processor capacity
2009
Bin fill auger increased from nine to 10 inches
Grain bin cross auger also increased from nine to 10 inches
Unload rate increased to four bushels per second, currently fastest in the industry
Swivel unload auger three feet longer for better reach
Maximum unload height increased 19.5 inches for easier unloading into big grain carts and trucks
Cascade pan redesigned with six degree slope for better capacity in high moisture corn
Electronic chaff and sieve adjustments
Better lighting
Video capability on C2000 cab terminal with coax input
Mud shields with bullet-pin guide system for easy removal
Foldable spreader guard
2010
Axle risers redesigned for largest drive tires, better combine levelling and new lift cylinder geometry for better header adjustment
Combine clearance and unloader height increased four inches
Leaf screen with larger holes eliminates plugging potential
New hydraulic spreader drive and spreader curtain spreads residue up to 40 feet, matching width of biggest header
Simplified tailing return
Ten greaseless idler bushings reduce servicing
68 inch pitch helical standard onall combines
Power fold rear ladder now standard
Redesigned grain bin steps
Optional rear axle receiver hitch for transporting header with slow moving transport kit
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