[deeredude]

Re: JD 60 series combines

from what i heard deere is addresing and fixing the problems

 

[roundbaler]

Re: JD 60 series combines

I've heard that JD's catch fire due to a badly positioned gearbox

- Gordon

 

[placeholder]

Re: JD 60 series combines

I have read about it myself, and seen a picture or two of combines that caught on fire. I am not sure what the poly fuel tank has to do with things but I'm guessing deere is looking at changing them.

 

[polarbear]

Re: JD 60 series combines

Local farm had a fire today w/one of theirs,9660 picking corn.. Havent heard anymore than that. Might take a look at it tomorrow..Defitnitly not the time of yr to have it happen...

 

[combiness]

Re: JD 60 series combines

Goodness, I sure hope the fire did not cause a total loss. Fires are one of my worst fears.

 

[polarbear]

Re: JD 60 series combines

Took a look and dont think it was fuel tank related.. The cab is beyond destroyed, and the right side paneling is melted away til about halfway back, all the chains and the metal paneling underneath are obvious all burnt up...The very backed where chaff comes out looked fine, but looked blacked and maybe scorched that might just be from smoke/heat...Terrible accident, luckily managed to get it to the rd and operator is ok.

 

[combiness]

Re: JD 60 series combines

Well, it's really hard to know without a physical inspection, but I'm afraid by the extensive damage to the cab and computer area, the poor machine may be considered a total loss--at least by insurance firm standards. Post any follow ups if you hear or learn different.

 

[gibbons025]

Re: JD 60 series combines

I have seen a couple John Deeres burn to the ground in recent years. Its not a pretty sight. The first year the STSs came out I put out 2 fires on my machine in just a few days apart. I hate fires.

 

[combiness]

Re: JD 60 series combines

Gibbons, I TOTALLY agree with you about the fires. The mere threat is scary enough. Some fires can engulf and consume a machine in less than 2 minutes! Yes, it is NOT a pretty sight to witness a combine's charred remains. Please be very careful, everyone and keep combining safe and sane.