IH model 76 combine

gregk · Jun 28, 2011

I posted this also on the combine page. I have come across an IHC #76 combine sitting in a shed. It appears to be all there, however the cattle have also been in this shed and it has a couple of dents. Also the reel is off of it but in the shed however the boards are broken. My IH book says they only made 750 of these, so here is my question. Is this worth messing with? I would assume it is worth scrap price, probably weighs about 3000 pounds I'd guess. With 3 small kids and a wife I don't have a lot of spare time. What would you do?

Absent Minded Farmer · Jun 28, 2011

For a combine they only made 750 of, I've sure seen a lot of them in my life. I've read the production numbers in the machine lists, on the IH archives & there are two listings for the #76 Harvester-Thresher (combine). The first listing give a production total of 19,860, the second is 750. I am almost positive the second figure is for the "Rice Special", though the list does not discern between the two. The rice varient of the 76 didn't sell as well as the larger self-propelleds of the time. 3-4000lbs sounds right. Scrap value sounds about right unless there's a ton of paint left & the decals are good. Boards are cheap & easy to make. May be worth saving & posting an ad. Someone in your area might be looking for one for use or parts. Don't know 'till you try.

Mike

gregk · Jun 29, 2011

Sounds like you have a better idea of the numbers than I did, and there is a big difference! It is in the worth saving condition I think, but not pristine shape.

Anonymous-0 · Jun 29, 2011

I agree, there are alot more that 750. Where I grew up there seemed to be at least one every mile. Also SE WI

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