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Axial-Flow “Heritage” Combine Timeline
1977- Introduction of the first 300 Axial-Flow Combines;
· 1440: 135-Hp 436 Cid, 145 Bu. Grain Tank, 4750 sq. in. Sieve Area, 24” Rotor
· 1460: 170-Hp 436 Cid, 180 Bu. Grain Tank, 4750 sq. in. Sieve Area, 24” Rotor
· PIN Numbers
o 1440: PIN start U001177
o 1460: PIN start U001177
1978- Introduction of 1480 Axial-Flow Combine
· 1480: 190-Hp 436 Cid, 208 Bu. Grain Tank, 6420 sq. in. Sieve Area, 30” Rotor
· 820 flex head introduced – 13′ to 22.5′
· PIN Numbers
o 1440: PIN start U001501
o 1460: PIN start U001501
o 1480: PIN start U001178
1979-
· Engine updated to “B” series
· Water separator fuel filter changed from canister filter to spin-on filter
· One-piece hydro pump drive pulley changed to two-piece pulley with replaceable hub
· Discharge beater changed from 4-blade to 3-blade design
· Niehoff “brushless-style” alternator released
· PIN Numbers
o 1440: PIN start U005501
o 1460: PIN start U005501
o 1480: PIN start U005501
1980- Introduction of 1470 Hillside Axial-Flow Combine
· 1470: 210-Hp 466Cid, 145 Bu. Grain Tank, 24” Rotor
· Keystock grates introduced
· Electric fan speed adjustment 27/28 gears now used on 1440 grain & corn combines
· Oscillating guide axle shield standard on rice & corn machines
· Friction disc slip clutch replaces ratchet clutch
· New rotor with new cone rear bulkhead
· PIN Numbers
o 1440: PIN start U010001
o 1460: PIN start U012001
o 1470: PIN start U001180 (Hillside)
o 1480: PIN start U014001
1981- Introduction of 1420 Axial-Flow Combine
· 1420: 112 Hp 358 Cid, 125 Bu. Grain Tank, 20” Rotor
· Introduction of Electro-hydraulics
· 1480 engine and Hp change: 1480 210 Hp 466 Cid. 208 Bu. Grain Tank
· PTO clutch changed from 7 plates to 9 plates (1480)
· Three-bladed discharge beater
· Straw chopper both factory and field codes (April 1981)
· Two Speed Hydrostatic Drive Motor 1480
· Power guide wheel drives for all models as factory installed option (January 1981
· Grain Loss Monitor as field attachment only
· Introduction of 900 Series Corn Heads
· PIN Numbers
o 1420: PIN start U001180
o 1440: PIN start U020001
o 1460: PIN start U022001
o 1470: PIN start U005501 (Hillside)
o 1480: PIN start U024001
1982-
· 1420 Hp increase 1420: 124 Hp 358 Cid. 125 Bu. Grain Tank
· Electric fan speed adjustment offered on 1420
· Power-guide rear axle available on 1420
· Brake disc diameter changed from 7″ to 8″ on 1460/1480
· Additional brake disc (2 disc to 3 disc) on 1420/1440
· Hydraulic control valve improvements
· Automatic feeder cutoff available
· Auto reel-to-ground speed attachment available
· Fishburn lock added to 1460/1480 transmission
· Clean grain auger shaft increased to 1-1/4″ on 1440/1460/1480
· Rock trap introduced on 1440/1460/1480
· PIN Numbers
o 1420: PIN start U005501
o 1440: PIN start U030001
o 1460: PIN start U032001
o 1470: PIN start U010001 (Hillside)
o 1480: PIN start U034001
1983-
· New elevator jackshaft on 1440/1460/1480
· Cessna header lift pump replaced Webster
· 4-blade discharge beater changed to 3-blade beater
· Final drive shafts changed from 3-bolt to 1-bolt design on 1480
· Inline pressure filter between hydraulic pump and header valve
· Bosch injection pump replaced rotary type on 1480
· PIN Numbers
o 1420: PIN start U010001
o 1440: PIN start U040001
o 1460: PIN start U042001
o 1470: PIN start U012001 (Hillside)
o 1480: PIN start U044001
1984- Introduction of Specialty Rotor
· Danfoss steering hand pumps replace TRW pumps
· Cone changed from low carbon steel to medium carbon steel (1040)
· Grain gears now standard on all corn combines
· 2-speed hydro available on 1460
· Improved steering axle: new rims, spindles, and hubs
· Rear-wheel assist engagement revised
· PIN Numbers
o 1420: PIN start U020001
o 1440: PIN start U050001
o 1460: PIN start U052001
o 1470: PIN start U020001 (Hillside)
o 1480: PIN start U054001
1985-
· Mufflers eliminated on 1460/1480
· One-piece forged final drive axle assembly
· Feeder bottom, door, and hinge changed to 1040 steel
· Rock trap beater changed from 4-blade design to 3-blade, key stock welded on LH end, and beater blades thicker
· Rotor kickers standard
· 3rd lift cylinder available on 1440
· PIN Numbers
o 1420: PIN start U030001
o 1440: PIN start U060001
o 1460: PIN start U062001
o 1480: PIN start U064001
1986- Introduction of 1600 Series Axial-Flow Combines
· 1620: 124-Hp 358 Cid, 125 Bu. Grain Tank, 24” rotor
· 1640: 150-Hp 466 Cid, 145 Bu. Grain Tank, 24” rotor
· 1660: 180-Hp 466 Cid, 180 Bu. Grain Tank, 24” rotor
· 1680: 225-Hp 466 Cid, 210 Bu. Grain Tank, 30” rotor
· Capacity increased by 70% on 1640 and 1660, 25% on 1680
· Concave area increased by 15.5% on 1640 and 1660, 16% on 1680
· Separating area increased by 24% on 1620, 32% on 1640 and 1660, 41% on 1680
· Cage vanes adjustable without removing bolts or concaves and grates
· Clean grain augers increased in diameter (7″ on 1640 and 1660 and 8″ on 1680)
· Deeper clean grain elevator cross section (11.1 x 6″ on 1640 and 1660, 11.1 x 8″ on 1680)
· Tear drop clean grain elevator lower boot
· Tapered entry design into clean grain elevator boot
· Inclined delivery auger standard on all 1680’s and 1660 rice models
· Shaft speed monitor standard (monitors 9 areas, two more, feeder and spreader)
· Improved lighting package (6-60 watt halogen lights including one long distance light)
· Optional feeder reverser all 1600 (field kits for certain 1400 series)
· Introduction of 1020 Flexible Cutterbar Header
· 1.5″ knife system standard on 1020 Flex. Optional on 1010
· Cross auger lifts with reel lift for reversing
· PIN Numbers
o 1620: PIN start JJC0012001, D-358 Engine
o 1640: PIN start JJC0014001, D-466 Engine
o 1660: PIN start JJC0016001, DT-466B Engine
o 1680: PIN start JJC0018001, DTI-466C Engine
1987-
· Direction of rotation for rotary air screen reversed
· Shaft speed monitor made standard
· Final drive axle changed to one-piece forged shaft
· PIN Numbers
o 1620: PIN start JJC0022001, D-358 Engine
o 1640: PIN start JJC0024001, D-466 Engine
o 1660: PIN start JJC0026001, DT-466B Engine
o 1680: PIN start JJC0028001, DTI-466C Engine
1988-
· Model number decals were moved up to the front of the combine beside the grain tank
· Rotor drive pulley improved
· Slotted bolt holes in concave hanger brackets on RH side
· PIN Numbers
o 1620: PIN start JJC0023001, D-358 Engine
o 1640: PIN start JJC0034001, D-466 Engine
o 1660: PIN start JJC0036001, DT-466B Engine
o 1680: PIN start JJC0038001, DTI-466C Engine
1989- Introduction of New CDC Engines (4/1/1989), Introduction of 1670 Hillside Axial-Flow Combine
· 1620: 145-Hp 5.9 Liter, 125 Bu. Grain Tank, PIN start JJC032351 (CDC engine 6T-590), 20” rotor
· 1640: 160-Hp 5.9 Liter, 145 Bu. Grain Tank, PIN start JJC034705 (CDC engine 6TA-590), 24” rotor
· 1660: 190-Hp 8.3 Liter, 180 Bu. Grain Tank, PIN start JJC038347 (CDC engine 6T-830), 24” rotor
· 1670: 235-Hp 8.3 Liter, 210 Bu. Grain Tank, PIN start JJC080540 (CDC engine 6TA-830), 24” rotor
· 1680: 235-Hp 8.3 Liter, 210 Bu. Grain Tank, PIN start JJC045689 (CDC engine 6TA-830), 30” rotor
· In-line core radiators replace staggered tube design
· 110 amp Bosch alternator replaced 90 amp Motorola with engine deflector shields
· Battery sizes upgraded
· Coolant level sensor added
· Engine aspirator for Navistar engine combines
· PIN Numbers
o 1620: PIN start JJC0023630
o 1640: PIN start JJC0034501
o 1660: PIN start JJC0037616
o 1670: PIN start JJC0080501
o 1680: PIN start JJC0045351
1990-
· Audible alarm added to grain-tank full indicator
· Right side service access door added on 1640/1660
· Heavy-duty cleaning system drive parts: sieve hangers, hanger arms, pitmans, & shafts
· Cab heater valve replaced by valve from 7100 Magnum tractors
· PIN Numbers
o 1620: PIN start JJC0032250
o 1640: PIN start JJC0035300
o 1660: PIN start JJC0039550
o 1670: PIN start JJC0080540
o 1680: PIN start JJC0047025
1991-
· High visibility reel released for 1020 Flex and 1010 headers
· Long cleaning system released for 1680 grain combines starting at PIN JJC047412
· Dual spin-on hydraulic filters on 1680
· Electric fuel transfer pump on 1680
· PIN Numbers
o 1620: PIN start JJC0032950
o 1640: PIN start JJC0097001
o 1660: PIN start JJC0102001
o 1670: PIN start JJC0080560
o 1680: PIN start JJC0115001
1992- Introduction of Field Tracker
· 1620 and 1670 combines discontinued
· 92-120″ rear axle made standard
· Fuel line diameter increased to ½” and screen eliminated from tank
· Hydraulic reservoir increased from 5 gallons to 8 gallons
· Horizontal hydraulic valve stack
· Header height control accumulator made standard
· Auxiliary and reel drive pumps combined into one dual pump
· Dual spin-on hydraulic filters on 1640/1660 (same as 1680)
· 2-piece hydrostatic steel lines replaced by a center steel tube with outer rubber hoses with 4-bolt split flange connectors
· Rotor coupling bolts changed from grade 5 to grade 8
· PIN Numbers
o 1640: PIN start JJC0097190
o 1660: PIN start JJC0103800
o 1680: PIN start JJC0117060
1993- Introduction of Second Generation 1600 Series Axial-Flow Combines
· 1644: 180-Hp 5.9 Liter, 145 Bu. Grain Tank, 6TA-590 engine, 24” rotor
· 1666: 215-Hp 8.3 Liter, 180 Bu. Grain Tank, 6T-860 engine, 24” rotor
· 1688: 260-Hp 8.3 Liter, 210 Bu. Grain Tank, 6T-830 engine, 30” rotor
· Introduction of Cross-Flow Cleaning Fan
· Long cleaning system (13.75″ added to chaffer and shoe sieve) increase of 25.9% for 1644/1666 and 23.7% for 1688
· Larger air cleaners on 1666/1688
· Water-pump sealed stalk roll bearings on 1000 series corn heads
· PIN Numbers
o 1644: PIN start JJC0097675
o 1666: PIN start JJC0104850
o 1688: PIN start JJC0118860
1994- Introduction of Straw/Chaff spreader system (factory and field codes for long sieve units)
· 1644 gets 1666/1688 transmission, final drive, and brakes
· Optional cold-start package (ether assist and block heater)
· Electric fuel pump added on 1644/1666
· Radial-seal type engine air filters
· Transition cone & rotor cage seam bolts heads treated with tungsten-carbide
· Unloading auger spill saver added
· PIN Numbers
o 1644: PIN start JJC0098060
o 1666: PIN start JJC0106005
o 1688: PIN start JJC0120460
1995- Introduction of 2100 Series Axial-Flow Combine
· 2144: 180-Hp 5.9 Liter, 145 Bu. Grain Tank, 24” rotor
· 2166: 215-Hp 8.3 Liter, 180 Bu. Grain Tank, 24” rotor
· 2188: 260-Hp 8.3 Liter, 210 Bu. Grain Tank, 30” rotor
· All new cab and styling (23% more total glass area than 1600 series)
o Improved stadium-design lighting
o New optional lighting package (after cut, side flood, rear work, and service lights)
o Theater style lay-out to right-hand console
o Multi-function propulsion lever
o New A-post instrumentation center
o Improved operator ladder
o Focalized cab mounting system
· New pressure and flow-compensated (PFC) hydraulics and wet brakes
· New safety shielding, service platforms, hand rails, and guards
· Improved hinged service panels for easier access
· AFS systems released (March)
· AFS field installed kit released (September)
· PIN Numbers
o 2144: PIN start JJC0172501
o 2166: PIN start JJC0178501
o 2188: PIN start JJC0189001
1996- Factory installed AFS (Advanced Farming System) systems released (March)
· PIN Numbers
o 2144: PIN start JJC0172845
o 2166: PIN start JJC0180000
o 2188: PIN start JJC0191483
1997-
· New 13 bolt final drive mounting (previous 7 bolt mount)
· Poly skid shoes factory option
· New larger cab air filter on right side of cab
· Fold-in rear window
· Splined feeder jackshaft replaces keyed shaft
· Transmission changed from a 3-bolt to a 5-bolt retention pattern on the differential bearing carrier.
· Locking collar on final drive shaft couplers replaces bolt
· Rear axle center section tubing increased from 5/16″ to 3/8″
· Drive plate added to rotor drive coupler
· Main hydrostatic tubes replaced with hoses
· Seals added to front rotor cover
· Detents added to LH shields
· One-piece cleaning fan hinge rod
· Floating hex shaft between front and rear unloading augers
· Unloading auger outer elbow housing rivets changed from ¼” to 5/16″
· Larger Drive axle mounting flange
· Heavy duty feeder jackshaft including cast iron pulley
· PIN Numbers
o 2144: PIN start JJC0173150
o 2166: PIN start JJC0182025
o 2188: PIN start JJC0193725
1998- Introduction of 2300 Series Axial-Flow Combines
· 2344: 174-Hp 5.9 Liter, 145 Bu. Grain Tank, 24” rotor
· 2366: 240-Hp 8.3 Liter, 180 Bu. Grain Tank, 24” rotor
· 2388: 280-Hp 8.3 Liter, 210 Bu. Grain Tank, 30” rotor
· Tailings volume monitor standard
· Deluxe cab standard
· Auto temperature control standard
· Engine air filter restriction indicator added to A-post display
· Engine air intake manifold temperature indicator and feeder shut-off (2388)
· Hydraulically driven rotary air screen (2388) (27% larger area)
· 68×50-32h high flotation tire option (1730 Sq. In. contact area) (38% less ground P.S.I.)
· 600/65-R28 high flotation tire option (710 Sq. In. contact area) (19% less ground P.S.I.)
· Rotor skin increased thickness and strength (3 times more resistant to denting)
· Three speed rotor gearbox (2388) w/ adjuster lever on left side of cab
· New rotor drive belt (27% increased contact area with pulleys) (21% increased service life)
· Torque sensing cam angle increased to 39 degrees
· Charge air cooling with air-to-air after-cooling (2388)
· New lower profile engine air filter design (38% larger filter area)
· Radiator spinner blade standard
· PIN Numbers
o 2344: PIN start JJC0174000
o 2366: PIN start JJC0184200
o 2388: PIN start JJC0197000
1999- Introduction of AFS Universal Display
· Optional extended wear package
· Grooved torque sensing pulleys standard
· Reverse rotation on left side auger in auger bed
· Optional edible bean package
· Ladder reworked with flexible bottom step
· Improved sealing on feeder position potentiometers
· Draper headers released (limited production)
· Poly snouts standard on 1000 series narrow corn heads
· PIN Numbers
o 2344: PIN start JJC0174260
o 2366: PIN start JJC0252304
o 2388: PIN start JJC0265306
2000-
· Ground level clean grain elevator mount moisture sensor on AFS combines
· New HVAC system with digital display (like MX Magnum)
· Air intake is not drawn from engine radiator air chute instead of rotary air screen
· Greaseable hydrostatic drive hub
· 2388 rear axle standard on 2344/66 combines
· 2388 rotor cage constructed of AR235 wear-resistant steel
· Cast shaker pivot support channels
· Precision-drilled holes in elevator slip clutch drive hub
· Stalk roll bearing shield on 1000 series corn heads
· PIN Numbers
o 2344: PIN start JJC0174360
o 2366: PIN start JJC0252950
o 2388: PIN start JJC0267150
2001-
· Hydraulic feeder reverser
· 4-groove Kevlar cord feeder drive belt
· 3rd bearing on rock trap
· Rochelle rotor available
· External straw chopper adjustment and taller “coined” blades
· Predrilled for external sieve adjusters
· Sieve viewing door and light
· 12-row ready package for 2388 (4WD)
· 122% larger toolbox
· 180 gallon fuel tank replaces 123 gallon on 2388
· LH shields can be opened without lifting up side sheets
· 16-weight bracket available
· Hillco leveling available from the factory
· 2200 series corn heads introduced
· PIN Numbers
o 2344: PIN start JJC0174400
o 2366: PIN start JJC0254000
o 2388: PIN start JJC0268800
2002-
· Steel pin replaces cotter pin in upper feeder shaft
· 1-piece concaves
· External sieve adjusters available as factory option
· Push-button chaff spreader coupler
· Curved chaff spreader bats factory option
· 2-speed straw spreader pulley
· Grain drain filler plates standard in grain tank
· Clean grain auger inlet cone standard on 2388 – 15% more clean grain elevator capacity
· Belt-engage separator drive on 2388 replaces wet PTO clutch (with 5-rib separator drive belt)
· 130 gallon fuel tank on 2344/66
· 14.9-24 8PR R1 rear tires and heavy-duty rims standard on 2344/66
· 12-row ready package available for 2WD combines
· Hinged right rear side panel with gas strut
· Grease banks for steering axle, unloading auger elbow, and front rotor bearing
· Rotor gearbox speed adjusting lever moved to LH side of cab
· Feeder predrilled for Black Ace silencer kit
· New design auger fingers on 1020 grain heads (spring pin, broken fingers are collected in auger)
· Mechanical linkage AHHC replaces cable on 1020 grain heads
· PIN Numbers
o 2344: PIN start JJC0174460
o 2366: PIN start JJC0255000
o 2388: PIN start JJC0270500
2003- 2344 combine discontinued, Introduced: AFX8010 Axial-Flow combine, built in Grand Island Nebraska
· 2366: 250-Hp 8.3 Liter, 180 Bu. Grain Tank, 24” rotor
· 2388: 280-Hp 8.3 Liter, 210 Bu. Grain Tank, 30” rotor
· New AFX rotor on 2388: 5-25% more throughput
· Larger rotor drive pulleys, 900-lb. rotor drive spring, longer seamless rotor belt
· Wire cloth mesh hydraulic drive rotary air screen relocated to RH side of combine, direct-flow design, with swing-open access door
· Square wave technology on radiator and charge air cooler to prevent “deep-core” plugging
· 2366 now featured a 250-HP air-to-air after-cooled engine
· Muffler as standard
· New air cleaner design
· New operator’s seat with adjustable LH armrest and removable seat cushions
· Heavy-duty 2WD rear axle with dual-steering cylinders optional on 2388
· PIN Numbers
o 2366: PIN start JJC0255700
o 2388: PIN start JJC0273000
2004-
· 208” extended-wear unloading auger made standard on 2388
· All 2388’s have extended wear auger bed augers, clean grain auger, grain tank bottom and vertical augers, HVOF diver’s helmet, and HVOF front rotor channel
· The feeder on the 2388 is now 3rd cylinder ready
· Coined feeder slats standard on 2366/2388
· Composite frame stainless steel wire mesh (0.024” hole size) rotary air screen standard, along with larger, external dirt chute, and one-piece bulb type door seal
· Torque sensing unit cam angle changed to 54 degrees on 2388
· Stainless steel vanes in rotor cage standard on 2388
· 2004 last year of production at East Moline Illinois plant.
· PIN Numbers
o 2366: PIN start JJC0256400
o 2388: PIN start JJC0274450
2005- Production moved from East Moline, IL to Grand Island Nebraska, 2366 discontinued
· 2377: 250-Hp 8.3 Liter, 190 Bu. Grain Tank, 30” rotor
· 2388: 280-Hp 8.3 Liter, 210 Bu. Grain Tank, 30” rotor
· 2366 replaced by 2377
· AFX rotor standard
· Small wire concaves heat treated
· Engine air deflectors
· New Grand Island paint scheme
o Non-painted accessory part and component protection
o New E-Coat protection for critical internal areas
· PIN Numbers- East Moline, IL
o 2366: PIN start JJC0257600-JJC257696
o 2388: PIN start JJC0276100-JJC0276540
· PIN Numbers- Grand Island, NE
o 2377: PIN start HAJ0292001
o 2388: PIN start HAJ0292001
2006- Tier lll electronic 8.3L engines:
· 2377: 255-Hp rated/290 HP maximum 8.3 Liter, 190 Bu. Grain Tank, 30” Rotor
· 2388: 285-Hp rated/325 HP maximum 8.3 Liter, 210 Bu. Grain Tank, 30” Rotor
· Field Tracker frame thickness increased from 0.25” to 0.31”
· Enhanced engine monitoring with automatic shutdown
· 20% larger radiator
· Heavy-duty 3-speed rotor gearbox and inverted rotor belt
· Curved spreader bats standard
· Windshield washer is a factory option
· Pre-wired for the Auto-Lube system
· Unloading auger tube reinforced
· Rotating beacons optional
· Sight glass for hydraulic reservoir
· Full-fingered auger optional from the factory on 1020 grain head
2007- Introduction of 2500 Series Axial-Flow Combines
· 2577: 265-Hp 8.3 Liter, 230 Bu. Grain Tank, 30” Rotor
· 2388: 305-Hp 8.3 Liter, 290 Bu. Grain Tank, 30” Rotor
· Yield moisture and flow sensors and AFS badges standard
· AFS Pro 600 monitor
· Field Tracker- additional bolts added to each side of feeder to prevent face plate from tipping forward under heavy load
· Lengthened feeder top shaft sprocket assembly to reduce shaft bending
· 3rd cylinder anchor bracket standard
· Final drive gears shot peened to improve life
· Transmission 2nd gear width increased
· Wheel bolts changed from M20 to M22
· Increased rotor drive coupler attaching plate thickness in bulk head to achieve longer bolt thread engagement
· Rotor gear case shift lever plated and bore size increased to eliminate seizing from corrosion
· Rear axle center section material thickness increased from 9mm to 12.7mm
· Unload rate increased to 2.4 bu/second
· Unload tube length increased to 18’ or 21’
· Straw spreader curtain length increased
· Bottom tailing elevator housing material thickness increased
· Clean grain elevator slip clutch torque increased by 20%
· Power-Clean Evacuation System was introduced, included an hydraulically driven evacuation fan and optional rotary brush
2008-
· Hydraulic reverser accumulator update to improve reliability
· Optional single point latching system
· Optional single point hydraulic multi-coupler
· Stronger rotor drive coupler
· Redesigned cleaning system pitman arm bushings that are more durable
· Approved for B20 biodiesel
· PIN Numbers
o 2577: PIN start HAJ302001
o 2588: PIN start HAJ302001