Gleaner combine (will run!!!)

This is a Gleaner Model F (often just called the Gleaner F), a self-propelled combine harvester produced by Allis-Chalmers under the Gleaner brand.

This model was manufactured from 1968 to 1976. Later variants included the F2 (1977–1982) and F3 (1983–1986), but the original F matches the classic styling seen here: the red/gray cab with green-tinted glass, the overall gray/silver body with red accents, the high-unloading auger, and the general layout of the machine. The rust, faded paint, and abandoned condition are common for these 45+ year-old machines now often found in fields or scrapyards.

Key specifications for the Gleaner F (1968–1976) include:

• Grain tank capacity: 120 bushels

• Cylinder/separation: Conventional walker/straw walker system with 3 walkers (straw walkers for separation)

• Engine options:

 • 1968–1969: Allis-Chalmers gas 6-cylinder 262 cu in (around 93 hp)

 • 1970–1976: GM (Chevrolet) gas 6-cylinder 292 cu in, or Allis-Chalmers diesel option (around 84–93 hp depending on configuration)

• Header compatibility: Typically handled 12–20 ft grain headers (e.g., 13–15 ft common), 4–6 row corn heads, or pickup heads for windrowed crops

• Horsepower range: Approximately 84–93 hp (gas/diesel variants)

• Weight (base machine, approximate): Around 9,000–10,000 lbs (without header)

• Cylinder width: Approximately 40 inches (some sources note 38–40 inches)

• Other notes: It was a mid-sized machine in the Gleaner lineup, positioned between the smaller K (2 walkers, 66–78 bushels) and larger G/L/M series. Known for reliability in its era, straightforward mechanics, and good performance in wheat, corn, soybeans, etc.

These were popular in the Midwest and Plains states (like areas in Missouri/Texas/Oklahoma where many are still parked today). The photo shows a typical late-model F setup with the cab, unloading auger on the right, and straw spreader/residue handling.