Claas Dominator 76 vs Dominator 86

[Farmerpickle]

I've narrowed down what combine should replace my Bonhill E514. It has come down to the Claas Dominator 76 and Dominator 86.
Thank you for all of your comments.

 

[bobk]

I've got an 86 , which is a good combine , but should have bought a 96 , I like to push on

 

[z.man]

Which ever one is in best looked after condition
The 76 will be narrower to move and a bit lighter the 86 obviously a little more output, but condition would be the priority in my opinion

 

[Pennine Ploughing]

86 will be a good combine, had one for about 6 year, , look for condition not low hours

 

[R.B.H]

Would go for 86 it size isn't an issue, ours has a 15ft header much better than the 12ft header on the last combine.
Spares back up from Olivers is good in our area for an old combine, most bearings and belts in stock.
Other major parts next day, some parts are expensive but at least they are still available.

 

[Gedd]

Jg paxton in durham have a 108 to sell

 

[Boysground]

I drove a 76 for a few years. Was not a bad machine and very reliable. Is a 98sl worth a look.

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[David.]

76 is only 4 walker I believe, 86 be a 5 Walker and better output.
Try and stretch to an 8 series, better grainpan bushes and easier servicing.
They are both derived from Senator or older 80 series Dominator ultimately, so Claas got it about right way back then, but each subsequent series has brought improvements and the 8 series were very little trouble at all.

 

[bobk]

Tell you what gets on my tits with 86
When you change gear the variable speed drops back to zero , whereas the old senator you set the forward speed and it stayed like that untill you changed it

 

[Pennine Ploughing]

Tell you what gets on my tits with 86
When you change gear the variable speed drops back to zero , whereas the old senator you set the forward speed and it stayed like that untill you changed it

it can be disconnected, if I remember right I small short rod connected from clutch pedal to a hydraulic dump valve, it drops the oil when clutch is down,
better step forward is a hydrostatic


as for the OP
a 106 is a big machine to move if narrow lanes and gateways, a 96 is basically a 86 with longer straw walkers, not much faster at all, and longer overall again for narrow lanes and gateways, and also for storage through winter,
an 86, or an 88 would do your job and more if needs be

 

[MF-ANDY]

Tell you what gets on my tits with 86
When you change gear the variable speed drops back to zero , whereas the old senator you set the forward speed and it stayed like that untill you changed it

Done to slow the gear box for easier changing and a slower restart. As said, disconnect the link under cab if it brothers you.

 

[Pennine Ploughing]

I had mine adjusted so it only dumped the oil when clutch pedal right to the floor,
So still able to change gear without dropping the oil, but on the road use pedal right down to drop oil when changing into top gear for a smoother change

 

[Laminated]

Used Claas Dominator 98 Maxi Combine Harvester for Sale at LBG Machinery, Ltd.

Claas Dominator 98 Maxi combine harvester c/w C450 header, air conditioning, chopper and chaff spreader.

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[J 1177]

Jg paxton in durham have a 108 to sell

I think Dave M may have bought that. Looks good

 

[zero]

86 and 88's are better combines to follow with a round baler as the swath are a bit wider than a 76.

 

[Nearly]

I think Dave M may have bought that. Looks good

Someone has bought it.

 

[Farmerpickle]

86 and 88's are better combines to follow with a round baler as the swath are a bit wider than a 76.

Thank you that is worth knowing. It looks like an 86 is the combine to go for.

 

[danpwll]

had an 86 for 10 years now, nice simple combine , look after it and it will look after you !!!

 

[Gedd]

I think Dave M may have bought that. Looks good

There a one on rickerby used machinery leaflet that came this week

 

[Farmerpickle]

I've also spoken to a farmer today on the phone and he has owned a Senator, Dominator 76 and Dominator 86. He didn't rate the Dominator 76 because it was more or less the same as the Senator he owned. He believed the 76 was very underpowered, whereas the 86 eats through the crop. His words were "The Dominator 86 is ten times better than the 76!".