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The 18 foot SR and 20 foot SR were by far the most popular models built. The machine was designed for use in both wheat and rice. The cross sectional diagram below shows that the rotor feeds the crop back onto draper belts which then feed the material back to an uncovered auger.
The SR was a very successful model and most of the original machines are still in the field today. A strong demand for a wider machine as well as customer concerns over the durability of the draper belts (mostly due to rodent damage incurred over the winter) meant that the SR range was discontinued in .

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The RX was introduced as a dedicated rice header. A steel shaker pan replaced the conveyor belts as a means of transferring the wet heavy rice material from the stripping rotor to the auger. This design proved very successful and durable. Rice Special models featured many stainless and hardened steel components to extend their life expectancy and reduce the long term operating costs of the header. Stainless steel stripping fingers were fitted in , these doubled the finger life expectancy as well as providing advantages in stripping performance.
The RX was produced until by which time it had gained a reputation as the header of choice if you were serious about harvesting rice.

The CX range was released in and was Shelbourne Reynolds first machine aimed at the US prairie wheat farmer. The CX84 (28 foot wide) machine was by far the most popular. The design was shortened from the SR and the rotor placed closer to the auger trough. Crop was moved directly from the rotor to the auger. This design worked very well in dry standing crop conditions although it had limitations when things became lodged damp or tough. These machines had the same gearbox drive as the SR range. Stainless steel "Seed Saver" stripping fingers were introduced in and were a major breakthrough in stripping tougher threshing wheat and durum varieties. When fitted with the cups orientated upwards the seed saver fingers enabled previously un-strippable varieties to be stripped with decreased loss.
The seed saver fingers can be fitted to any of the CX and RX models
The CX range was updated and improved annually until pressure for a variable speed rotor drive, still wider widths and better performance in tough conditions brought its production run to an end in

In after many years of testing and product development it was decided that both rice and cereals could be harvested with the same frame design with just relatively small design differences between ranges. The auger and rotor are placed closer together and grain is moved directly from the rotor to the auger. The deeper flighted larger diameter auger is able to handle more straw than before, this coupled with a larger shear bolt gives both these machines a significant advantage when harvesting lodged crops. A new variable speed drive system was developed which enables the operator to make rotor speed adjustments from the cab.

Extensive field testing proved that a deeper flighted auger sitting in a trough will feed better than a smaller one sitting on a flat pan. It is with this theory in mind the RX shaker pan machine was discontinued in favor of the direct feeding RVS header, this allowed the use of a common main frame with the CVS.
The Variable speed drive system was also introduced from the CVS model which allowed the operator to make rotor speed adjustments from the cab.
The RVS range features more stainless steel than on previous rice special models. The crop deflector, top hood and floor are stainless and the auger flighting and retractable auger fingers are made from hardened steel.

Larger capacity combines and larger scale farming prompted the development of the XCV range. The initial model was the XCV 42, this was then followed in with the XCV32 and XCV36.
The new machine incorporates 3 stripping rotors with two equally spaced division plates. A two piece auger is used with a central joint.
New features include a spring loaded pivoting adaptor plate and gauge wheels. All XCV machines are centre mounted on the combine feeder house.

Combines are some of the biggest equipment investments that crop producers make. It’s essential to go into the used purchasing process with confidence and a clear understanding of what exactly it is that you’re looking for. Conduct ample research, ask questions, and inspect the equipment, to meet your operation’s needs.

While most farm equipment owners take very good care of their machines to maximize their lifespan, there are some things all used combine buying prospects should keep in mind. Here are some questions to ask (yourself and others) before making a purchase:

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What size is right for my operation?

While a bigger combine with higher levels of production might seem great, it may not be the best option. You must consider how the combine will fit your operation. If you don’t have the resources in place to transport the grain once it has been harvested, you risk the combine sitting (full) waiting for a pickup. It’s always better to have a smaller machine producing an amount that can handled rather than a bigger machine sitting and waiting for the next available pickup. Before you go out to buy a used combine, always keep the size and capabilities of your overall operation in the back of your mind.

How many hours?

Review the total hours on the engine and on the separator. The engine hours will give you an idea of how long the combine has been running and the separator will give you an idea of how much work it has done. If the engine hours are much higher than the separator, you should be sure to check for drive train wear.

Is there visible wear and tear?

A combine should be judged by its cover. Remember to look for signs of wear on larger belts, chains and sprockets. Clear signs of wear could indicate poor maintenance by the previous owner, or overworking of the equipment. Be sure to also check the wear on the rotor/cylinder bars and concave.

How much can the header handle?

When buying a used combine, remember that a combine’s capacity should never be more than the gathering head can handle. The header is where the harvesting begins and the amount it can handle will determine how much grain can be successfully harvested and how much is wasted or damaged in the process.

How comfortable is it to operate?

Be sure to climb inside the combine to make sure the operator’s station has all the bells and whistles you’re looking for. The harvesting season calls for long days and many hours inside the combine, so be sure to ask about features such as storage, entertainment options, and seat comfort.

Can I start the combine?

When you’re inside the combine testing its comfort, if at all possible, get the combine started and running for a bit to see if there are any audible issues like grinding, screeching, or knocking. Any of these sounds could indicate an issue that could call for maintenance shortly after purchase.

Hopefully these questions will serve as a good reference when it comes time to purchase your first combine or another to add to the fleet.

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