OC uni-system.
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Topic: OC uni-system.
Posted By: Dans 7080
Subject: OC uni-system.
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2016 at 5:35pm
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Got a steak hoagie and beer riding on this, what came first, Minneapolis Moline uni system or the New Idea uni-system. I can't find my book with the info. I said its a MM that went to NI later. John says the other way. Who gets the free hoagie and beer? ------------- When someone tells you Nothings Impossible, Tell them to slam a revolving door |
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Posted By: Sherman Farms
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2016 at 5:39pm
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YOUR ARE THE WINNER. ENJOY THR MEAL MOLINE WAS FIRST. ------------- B, C, RC, 3 wc,2 wd,3 wd45, d15, d17, d19, d21, 190, 440, 7040, 918 backhoe, 12 roto balers, 7 60 combines, 40, 66,2 72,90 super, sp100, Gleaner E, F3, 3 L2, R62, and much more |
Posted By: old farmer
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2016 at 5:39pm
| My memory says MM came first, then new idea bought MM if I remember correctly. |
Posted By: shameless (ne)
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2016 at 5:50pm
| yep....MM came first |
Posted By: GARY(OH/IN)
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2016 at 11:49pm
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Yes, New Idea bought the unisystem form Moline in maybe 1965. I was hired at New Idea in August 1965 and the Uni is why they were hiring. Rode that train until it stopped when Avco sold New Idea to Allied. I worked one day for Allied, the day I was recalled from layoff, visited with a few friends that were still there and froze my retirement. Allied had stripped all benefits and cut wages big time. My hourly rate went from $11.43 to $6.00. No thanks. |
Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2016 at 8:09pm
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The original MM's had an interesting V-4 water cooled engine that looked like their own. Neighbour had an early NI uni with a GMC V-6 gas engine. The 708 NI uni was powered by an A-C 426 engine (not sure which variation) ------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |
Posted By: Ky.Allis
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2016 at 10:59pm
| Calvin--I'm pretty sure the 708 had Perkins engine. The 709 and 803A and maybe a few other models had the AC 426 engine. Either way they both were good engines. |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2016 at 12:08am
That's awesome!! Joe Graunke is pretty keen on Uni's it seems, so if anyone needs more info, he might be a good guy to ask.
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Calvin Schmidt wrote:Posted By: AC7060IL
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2016 at 4:04am
Here is a weblink that gives detail about Allied. It's an interesting read. They acquired New Idea in mid 1980s. Gary, you made the right choice. http://www.company-histories.com/Allied-Products-Corporation-Company-History.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.company-histories.com/Allied-Products-Corporation-Company-History.html |
Posted By: combinechris
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2016 at 10:11am
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Moline was first then new idea bought them ------------- 35 combines and 15 forage harvesters. mostly allis combines and equipment.WTB 2 row cornhead for a 90 |
Posted By: combinechris
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2016 at 10:14am
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The Moline units are their own engines. My 800 is a Perkins diesel. The 709 has the Allis Chalmers engine in it. ------------- 35 combines and 15 forage harvesters. mostly allis combines and equipment.WTB 2 row cornhead for a 90 |