| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
Lee (MN) 
Bronze Level
Joined: 14 Jan 2012
Location: East central MN
Points: 116
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: Gleaner belts
Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 7:55pm |
I recently purchased a K Gleaner, most of the belts are in excellent shape, as the combine was stored inside. But several like the main drive belt and the V/S belt are in need of replacement. So my question is do I go with O/E Agco belts, or aftermarket, just curious what others are using, this is my first Gleaner. If aftermarket, what brand ?. Thanks, Lee 
|
|
B212
912
Willy's Jeeps
Gleaner K
|
 |
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
Ben (MI)
Orange Level
Joined: 02 Jun 2010
Location: SW Lower MI
Points: 770
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 8:31pm |
|
I don't buy AGCO unless it is all that is available. Sandy Lake can usually get AGCO or aftermarket parts and they go above and beyond to help. Also Shoup has been a good place to get parts including belts.
|
|
Part time farming with a 1980 7060 and 1984 F3 hydro.
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 8:42pm |
|
What is the issue with the main drive belt? I have grown up with Gleaners ;A,F, F2 and NEVER changed THAT belt,lucky I guess. We have had good luck so far with belts from SHOUPES
|
|
Lee (MN)
Bronze Level
Joined: 14 Jan 2012
Location: East central MN
Points: 116
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 9:05pm |
 FREEDGUY wrote:
What is the issue with the main drive belt? I have grown up with Gleaners ;A,F, F2 and NEVER changed THAT belt,lucky I guess. We have had good luck so far with belts from SHOUPES |
The "Issue is", it's throwing rubber off it!, I'm sure it's O/E to the combine (1974 model), same with the V/S belt. They may last a couple years but I'd rather replace them and not face down time next summer harvesting Rye. I drove this home 10-12 miles last Sunday so it does work, LOL. All the belts on the grain head have been replaced with Agco belts. The PO was an Allis man. Thanks for the info!. Lee
|
|
B212
912
Willy's Jeeps
Gleaner K
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 9:12pm |
|
Time for a new one,LOL!
|
|
JohnCO
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Niwot Colo
Points: 8992
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 9:43pm |
|
At least have the replacement belts in hand and run the old ones until they go out. It doesn't take all that much time to replace them.
|
|
"If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer"
Allis Express participant
|
|
Lee (MN)
Bronze Level
Joined: 14 Jan 2012
Location: East central MN
Points: 116
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 9:54pm |
JohnCO wrote:
At least have the replacement belts in hand and run the old ones until they go out. It doesn't take all that much time to replace them.
|
I will replace them, keep the old ones for backup! Here's a couple shot of it! Lee
|
|
B212
912
Willy's Jeeps
Gleaner K
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 10:28pm |
|
For some reason, seems like dad and I replaced the traction belt out in the field, not 100%sure but seems like the drive wheel had to come off to do it?? Was on an F machine but 17 years ago LOL!
|
|
shameless dude
Orange Level
Joined: 10 Apr 2017
Location: east NE
Points: 13607
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 11:49pm |
|
traction belts can be put on without taking the wheel and tire off. chances are the lower sheave is not moving, they stick when they sit sum. if it's not moving in and out it'll tear that belt up before you get 20 ft!
|
|
DanD
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: WI
Points: 856
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 03 Nov 2017 at 1:46am |
|
Id check on the AGCO belt prices though. Have seen them less that a parts store belt for the same application.
|
|
Lee (MN)
Bronze Level
Joined: 14 Jan 2012
Location: East central MN
Points: 116
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 03 Nov 2017 at 5:26pm |
DanD wrote:
Id check on the AGCO belt prices though. Have seen them less that a parts store belt for the same application. |
I certanly will. On my Allis Garden tractors, the O/E belts are the only way to go!, if the combine belts are a few bucks more I'll get Agco. Lee
|
|
B212
912
Willy's Jeeps
Gleaner K
|
|
FREEDGUY
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Apr 2017
Location: South West Mich
Points: 5396
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 03 Nov 2017 at 6:47pm |
|
SHAMELESS, All I remember about the belt change was it required a 20 ton jack and gobs of cribbage to lift that side of the axle to get the wheel off the ground to remove it for clearance. I thought/read you ran RED COMBINES??
|
|
