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Category: Allis Chalmers
Forum Name: Farm Equipment
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Topic: Old Allis News

Posted By: tomstractorsandtoys
Subject: Old Allis News
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2022 at 7:55pm

My Old Allis News came today. I sure do like the back cover. Narrow front XT and 780 chopper and Allis silage wagon. Wish I could find a direct cut (mower bar) head for my 780. I could then use it to chop oats for silage. Tom

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Posted By: jiminnd
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2022 at 9:19pm

Got mine today too, just looked at pictures so far.

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1945 C, 1949 WF and WD, 1981 185, 1982 8030, unknown D14(nonrunner)

Posted By: Leadoff
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2022 at 11:35pm

tomstractorsandtoys

The Direct Cut Header for the 780/782 is very rare. I have seen one Forum member post a pic (see link below).

https://www.allischalmers.com/forum/topic158895.html" rel="nofollow - 780 forage harvestor - AllisChalmers Forum

If you were closer, I would gladly lend you mine so you could cut your field of oats for the silo. The Header is in Ontario, halfway between Toronto and Montreal.

Ford sold a 680 forage harvester (identical to the 780/782), so perhaps you could include that info in your search

Good luck with your search

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1963 D17D Series III. 1965 D15 Series II. 1965 D17 Series IV. 1975 185. 1978 716H. 1979 716H. 1965 780 Harvester/1R&DC. 1957 Model 73 SC 4 Furrow Plow

Posted By: rtwfarm
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 7:59pm

Got it here in Nebraska today

Posted By: tomstractorsandtoys
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 9:42pm

My grandfather had one on his 780. At one time direct cut heads were very popular in western MD,PA and even NY. I have one for John Deere 35 chopper but would like one for the AC.

Posted By: LionelinKY
Date Posted: 25 Oct 2022 at 12:43am

There is a nice video on youtube of this combo chopping corn-much better than looking at still pictures-LOL. VERY close toss up between the sound of the 190 working vs the chopper singing as the corn went through it. Always loved everything about corn chopping season.

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"My name is Lionel and I'm an Allisoholic"

Posted By: tadams(OH)
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2022 at 1:39pm

Maybe I will get lucky and mine will come today in Ohio

Posted By: BobPaulusCentrOH
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2022 at 4:10pm

I haven't got my copy yet in Central Ohio. Hope it was not in the mail truck that caught fire.

Posted By: Red Bank
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2022 at 8:35pm

Got mine today NC

Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2022 at 9:57pm

Haven’t got my copy yet but it sounds like the XT, chopper, silage wagon that was at the MD GOTTO. Those boys put on a nice demonstration. That chopper really made the XT bark. Nothing like hearing a 301 turbo sing...music to my ears.
I met David and Heidi at their booth. It was nice to meet them.

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1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD

Posted By: btred1466
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2022 at 10:56pm

Mine was in the Mail Today in Eastern Ohio.

The AC Forage Team on the Back Cover, how many rows of Corn was it Chopping? 1 or 2 Row Corn Head?

Posted By: DaveNWWI_OAN
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2022 at 10:58pm

One row

Posted By: tadams(OH)
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2022 at 2:37pm

Yes, I got mine 10/28/2022

Posted By: EPALLIS
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2022 at 8:55pm

My issue arrived yesterday (10/28) in NW IL. Looks like another good one. Everyone enjoy the treasure!

Posted By: truckerfarmer
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2022 at 9:45pm

Got mine today.

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Looking at the past to see the future.
'53 WD, '53 WD45, WD snap coupler field cultivator, #53 plow,'53 HD5B dozer

Duct tape.... Can't fix stupidity. But will muffle the sound of it!

Posted By: Fred in Pa
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2022 at 7:13am

I need to get a hold of Dave for a new Subscription .

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He who dies with the most toys is,
nonetheless ,still dead.
If all else fails ,Read all that is PRINTED.

Posted By: AMB(wcIL)
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2022 at 7:09pm

Got mine today 10-31-22 in Central IL. Awesome read like always!!! Andy

Posted By: Lon(MN)
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2022 at 7:18am

A great issue. One of the best.

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http://lonsallischalmers.com

Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2022 at 3:52pm

Well mine staggered in today (Nov 1) a little worse for wear, but welcomed any way!
Great as always Dave!

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41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's,
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