Corn Harvest on the Move: GMC General Lexion Combines

[@robpeters5204]

Love the General, stands tall and proud. The unit still looks brand new. Built tough back in the day. Good to see the farmer keeps his equipment in pristine condition. The person driving it is doing an excellent job. Sounds like a big Cummins under the hood.

[@bigtractorpower]

It’s the coolest truck I get to see in the field each year. I hope to do a ride along video in the General some time.

[@surethatsok]

I agree. Sounds great with the straight pipes, and the guy's a great operator...unlike too many drivers you hear crashing through the gears these days.

[@robertmoulton2656]

The general stole the show

[@bigtractorpower]

This is by far my favorite farm truck.

[@Steve.Vaught]

I saw a GMC General like this. Same paint except it had orange Dayton rims and was pulling about a 70s or 80s Fuehauf dump trailer.

[@bigtractorpower]

Awesome truck. I bet the orange rims stand out.

[@Steve.Vaught]

bigtractorpower, yes the rims were the same color as the orange on the truck. But yeah the truck was so original looking it was like going back in time. It was also a farm truck.

[@robpeters5204]

Gorgeous unit!!! Love how it stands tall and proud!

[@michaelflores2318]

Must have a Cummins

[@francomtz7115]

The general wanted to be a pete, never possible. Man general felt like the doors were going to fall off.

[@RJ1999x]

The General is by far more impressive than the claas

[@shellyweiers4247]

what a fantastic looking general I sure miss those trucks wish I had one but nowadays there are hard to find true classics

[@immeohmyoh]

i have one in iowa i'm gonna sell if you're ever interested.

[@crslyrn]

That's a very sharp looking & sounding truck. Those combines are massive looking rolling across the field.

[@steiger256]

I like the rabbit that came running out at 2.44 That truck was impressive, nice video thanks for sharing.

[@timkis64]

it just occured to me how huge the engine air filters would need to be to keep from clogging before you even got the field cut.considering your basically creating your own dust storm.

[@bigtractorpower]

Daily maintenance is important.

[@jaycraig2645]

Love the 5 star General beautiful truck

[@bigtractorpower]

Me too. It’s a cool truck.

[@crazygood150]

that truck sounds amazing

[@bigtractorpower]

It is a stand out truck.

[@the.porter.productions]

One cool General...still has nice colors.

[@bigtractorpower]

This is the coolest truck I see each year during harvest on the many farms I visit.

[@pjweir9220]

What was running out the field in front of the combine

[@bigtractorpower]

A rabbit.

[@pjweir9220]

Almost eaten by a CAT

[@ChiefAUS]

Very good come back. lol

[@bobfidyschorfheide5695]

Maybe a pheasant??

[@agricola]

Squirrel

[@dannypederson4054]

Ive got a gmc general we use it for gravel grain and hay it has a detroit and alot of power

[@bigtractorpower]

The GMC General is a cool truck.

[@dannypederson4054]

bigtractorpower i live in north dakota and its just amazing truck to have around we also have a ford L9000

[@theaveragejoestinkeringand4407]

Awesome truck!!!

[@bigtractorpower]

It’s my favorite to see each year.

[@frosty8563]

That was a river of corn coming out of those unloading augers. Great video.!!!

[@francomtz7115]

Lots of cornflakes. I can't eat them anymore they don't taste the same.

[@punkinhed81]

cool vid! was hoping maybe that general was gonna have an 8v92 buzzing under the hood

[@bigtractorpower]

That would be extra cool

[@the.porter.productions]

Greetings from the Ohio Porters. Yeah, I’m back in 2021. It’s almost summer. I remember seeing these Generals at the dealership back in Huntington, WV at Steiner’s. Such sweet looking trucks. 🥰 I really like to look these rigs over when I see them. Most had Detroit engines, but I’ve seen a few with Cummins. I missed out on buying one years ago...no engine or drivetrain, but I had a Cat engine that would’ve fit right in there. My loss. What engine does this rig have in it? Nice rig. 🥰

[@alexthomson719]

another great video thanks keep them coming

[@michaelstapleton5510]

in my opinion the 5 star general had more class and a much better look to it than any peterbilt that has ever been made all you see on youtube is somebody rebuilding a peterbilt like it the only truck ever made iam sick of peterbilt they are not that impressive to me the general was more impressive and could stand more abuse than them over rated peterbilt could

[@FMurphy]

Why do all American Lorry trailers only have two axles

[@canvids1]

You haven't seen many American trailers if you are saying they only have two axles!

[@FMurphy]

canvids1 have never seen a tri axle grain trailer in America

[@trevorfout4759]

+Fergal Murphy depends on what part of the country diff states have different weight regs and how many axles u can legally have

[@BornRandy62]

the trucks are weight restricted to 80 thousand pounds gross weight. That is distributed 12 k on the steer axle, 34k on the drive axles (2 axles) then either 34k or 40k on the trailer depending on if it is closed up (34k) or spread (40k). It allows for the weight to be spread out over distance to help preserve the integrity of bridges. A air operated tag axle can be added to the tractor and the trailors if weight restrictions are suspended for agriculture during harvest season. Some states (Michigan) operate land trains with multiple axes and double trailers and associated higher weight limits. Those trailors arent generally used on soft ground in a grain field off road

[@howdoyoulikethat5253]

Fergal Murphy : As an AMERICAN, I very often asked myself that very question. A triple axle trailer in "my" opinion is far more STABLE on the road ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED ! As it is right now, when riding along the U.S. highways, I ask my buddy to stay BACK or PULL AHEAD, of these behemoths. If something goes wrong and the driver has to cross on to our lane........AIN'T NO WAY IN HELL, WE IS A GOIN' TO SURVIVE, the FLATNIN' 😱OUT ! Can you believe that here are some companies that STILL use SINGLE AXLE HEAVY LONG trailers in the U.S. ? ( "Old Dominion" ). Very, Very, POOR trailer stability in my opinion. Short trailers maybe, but HEAVY LONG trailers ....."NO" !!!!!! 😨 Drive Safely ALL ! 😊😋😉

[@larry4082]

It used to be that the guy hauling the wagons had a lot of downtime between dumping. With these 2 beasts cranking out the grain, he must never get a break!

[@bigtractorpower]

This farm has several semi trucks. They are always on the move keeping up with the Lexions.

[@kentuckyfarmer1129]

What the difference the to combines.

[@KawaBrute06]

Besides age and some updates...not alot. They're both Claas machines but the 500 series Lexion combines had Cat badging on them while the new ones do not.

[@kentuckyfarmer1129]

Brian Helgeson thanks.

[@catdieselpower193]

fantastic video!!! pard every machine on this vid is dam fine!!!

[@jesserodriguez8504]

what kind of transmission does the General have

[@jeffyoung2089]

great video!!!! Great looking 5 star General!!!!

[@georgewagner1657]

another great video as always!

[@808TheDuck]

To the distillery?

[@bigtractorpower]

Most likely the local ethical plant.

[@gabewynne3025]

+Bigtractorpower have you ever been to North Carolina

[@bigtractorpower]

Not to film equipment. It would be an interesting area to see I am sure.

[@2fast65]

great videos keep up the great work thanks.

[@Dyno625]

That truck is really sweet!

[@patsyware1788]

I've always thought that the 5 star General was the best looking truck ever made.

[@davidbailor3811]

the farmer wasted his. money with 20inch rows only giving him 200bu to the acre, we in NY get 210bu per acre on 30inch rows, less seed and felt. to sped.

[@canvids1]

sorry you didn't say grain trailers. It is more than likely you don't more than two is because of weight restrictions.

[@MrJohndeere3720]

love the truck.:)

[@hickeyfarms2043]

That semi is pretty dang cool

[@ih1206]

That's a sharp looking General on the hopper bottom. One of the local big farmers dumped their 4 Deere combines for 4 Claas machines last year. I guess Deere's machine wasn't as good anymore.

[@ericfields5194]

lol what are ya gonna do when one of those claases break down. you dont have anyone to work on em

[@chrisstewart6988]

Best be brushing the chaff off the bug screen on the radiator, or they'll cook that Cummins.......sharp old 5-star General.

[@bigtractorpower]

+Chris Stewart it is s stand out Truck.

[@Clxxdy0_0]

The 92 did not last long we ran all 92 after 300 k blocks crack heads leaks cranks turn bearings

[@crimsonchin9198]

The Chevy bison was better

[@idreamofdragonso5677]

They were the same truck just different emblems

[@immeohmyoh]

for real? cool thanks

[@Dbodell8000]

Yes same truck.