Description
Allis-Chalmers Gleaner K2 Combine with Grain Header – Vintage Farm Equipment
Available from Old Iron and Oddities is a vintage Allis-Chalmers Gleaner K2 self-propelled combine equipped with a grain cutting header and traditional pickup reel.
This classic Gleaner combine represents an important era of American agricultural machinery, when compact self-propelled combines were widely used on family farms throughout the Midwest.
The machine has been stored indoors and remains in unrestored condition, making it an interesting opportunity for collectors, agricultural equipment enthusiasts, restoration projects, or buyers seeking vintage Gleaner combine components.
Equipment Details
- Manufacturer: Allis-Chalmers / Gleaner
- Model: K2
- Equipment Type: Self-propelled grain combine
- Header: Grain platform with pickup reel
- Cab: Enclosed operator cab
- Exterior Colors: White, gray, black, and orange-red
- Engine: Gasoline-style engine components visible; exact engine specifications not verified
- Serial Number: Identification plate present; complete number should be confirmed
- Condition: Used, unrestored
- Storage: Indoors
- Location: Michigan
Visible Features
This Gleaner K2 includes several recognizable components:
- Enclosed operator cab with large front windshield
- Allis-Chalmers identification above the windshield
- Gleaner K2 model markings
- Front-mounted grain platform
- Pickup reel with metal reel arms and spring tines
- Grain cutting sickle bar
- Rear unloading auger assembly
- Rear warning lights and slow-moving vehicle triangle
- Large agricultural drive tires
- Rear steering wheels
- Engine compartment and visible engine components
Condition
This machine is being offered in its present, unrestored condition.
The photographs show accumulated dust, dirt, surface rust, paint wear, and evidence of long-term storage. The header reel, reel tines, cutter bar, and exterior panels show age-related wear.
The combine appears to retain many of its major components, although completeness has not been mechanically verified.
Operating condition is unknown. The engine, transmission, hydraulic systems, threshing components, unloading system, header drive, and electrical components have not been tested or verified.
Buyers should assume the machine will require inspection, servicing, and potentially significant repairs before field operation.
Collector and Restoration Potential
The Gleaner K2 is part of the history of Allis-Chalmers harvesting equipment and remains recognizable to vintage combine collectors.
This machine may be suitable for:
- Antique agricultural equipment collections
- Gleaner K2 restoration projects
- Vintage farm machinery displays
- Agricultural museum exhibits
- Donor components for compatible Gleaner equipment
- Restoration of a classic self-propelled combine
Pickup and Transportation
Located in Michigan.
Due to the machine’s size and unknown operating condition, buyer-arranged equipment transportation is required.
Please contact Old Iron and Oddities before purchasing to discuss dimensions, loading arrangements, and pickup requirements.
Old Iron and Oddities
Specializing in antique tractors, vintage combines, farm machinery, restoration equipment, and hard-to-find agricultural parts.
