Buy second-hand combine harvesters and forage harvesters – CLAAS, John Deere, Krone, Fendt and Grimme directly from specialist dealers. We list harvesting equipment for cereals, maize, grass and potatoes: Combine harvesters ranging from the Dominator to the Lexion 8800 TT, forage harvesters from the Jaguar 800 and 900 series, compatible cutting units and maize headers, potato harvesters, as well as loader and transfer trailers. The models range from 1995 to 2024, with prices for attachments in the four-figure range up to around €433,000 for a latest-generation Jaguar.
Which harvester is right for your farm?
Combine harvesters with a concave shaker: CLAAS Dominator 218 Mega, Lexion 560, Evion 430, John Deere T550i, T560i and T670. Shakers protect the straw and are low-maintenance – ideal for family-run farms and straw sellers.
Rotary and hybrid combine harvesters: CLAAS Lexion 580 TT, 750 TT, 760, 7700 TT, 8700 TT and 8800 TT, John Deere S785i, New Holland CR 8080. High throughput for contractors and large-scale farms, often featuring Terra Trac crawler tracks for road widths under 3.5 m and low ground pressure. A Lexion 7700 TT costs around €415,000, whilst John Deere combine harvesters cost between approximately €75,000 and €248,000, depending on the model range.
Forage harvesters: CLAAS Jaguar 860, 940, 950, 960, 970, 980 and 990 (manufactured between 2011 and 2024, approx. €90,000–433,000), Krone Big X 700, Fendt Katana 650 (approx. €333,000), John Deere 7400 and 9800i. Also included are CLAAS Orbis 750/900 and Kemper 375/475 maize headers, the PU 300 pick-up, CLAAS DirectDisc 610 and Krone X-Disc 6200 direct-cut headers, Corncrackers and V-Flex/V-Max knife drums.
Cutting units and attachments: CLAAS Vario 930, 1080, 1230 and 1380 with adjustable table, Convio 1080 belt cutting unit, Zürn Premium Flow 635, cutting unit trailer for road transport.
Potato machinery and loader wagons: Grimme SE 75-55, SE 260, Evo 260/280 and GB 430, ridge cutters GF 200/400, ROPA Keiler 2. CLAAS Cargos 9600 loader wagons, Krone MX 350 and ZX 560, Bergmann Carex 410 and Shuttle 450, Strautmann Magnon 430, Hawe ULW 2500/3000 transfer trailers.
What we look for in second-hand harvesting machinery
Engine and drum hours: For combine harvesters, drum hours are more important than engine hours; for forage harvesters, it is the hours of the cutter drum that count. A ratio of around 1:1.5 between drum and engine hours is typical; significant deviations indicate a lot of road travel.
Threshing and separation components: Check the threshing basket, beater bars, rotors and shakers for wear and cracks; inspect the sieve box and cleaning fan. On hybrid machines, check the rotor plates; on Terra Trac machines, check the rollers, belts and tension.
Chopping components: The cutter drum, counter-blade, post-accelerator and ejection elbow are the expensive wear parts. We enquire about the replacement intervals for the knives, the condition of the corn cracker and the calibration of the metal detector and moisture sensor.
Cutting units and feed system: blades, fingers, reel and feed auger, as well as the table adjustment on the Vario. For the maize cutting unit, check the drums, blades and gearbox for play and oil levels.
Potato harvesting and loading equipment: Sieve chains, hedgehog belts, separating elements and hopper floor on the harvester; pick-up, conveyor rotor, blades and scraper floor on the loader wagon.
Electronics and documentation: CEBIS terminal, yield measurement, steering system with disengagement, service history.
| Machine type | Models in stock | Key specifications | Typical application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker combine harvester | Lexion 560, Evion 430, JD T550i/T560i/T670 | Cutting width approx. 6–9 m | Family-run farm, straw recovery |
| Rotary/hybrid combine harvester | Lexion 760, 7700 TT, 8800 TT, JD S785i, NH CR 8080 | Cutting width up to 13.8 m | Large-scale operation, contract farming |
| Forage harvesters | Jaguar 860–990, Krone Big X 700, Fendt Katana 650 | Maize header 7.5–9 m | Maize, grass, GPS |
| Attachments | Vario 930–1380, Convio 1080, Orbis 750/900, PU 300 | 3–13.8 m | Conversion, replacement |
| Potato harvesters | Grimme SE 260, Evo 280, ROPA Keiler 2 | 1–2 rows, hopper | Table and seed potatoes |
| Loading and transfer trailers | CLAAS Cargos 9600, Krone ZX 560, Hawe ULW 3000 | Large capacity, forage or grain | Grass harvesting, transport logistics |
Brands and dealers
CLAAS, with its Lexion, Jaguar and Vario cutting units, is the leading brand in our range of harvesting machinery; John Deere, New Holland, Krone and Fendt complement our range of combine harvesters and forage harvesters. For potato machinery, we offer Grimme and ROPA; for loader wagons, Krone, Bergmann, Strautmann and Hawe. Mecklenburger Landtechnik GmbH, a CLAAS sales partner with a wide selection of potato and harvesting machinery in northern Germany, supplies virtually all these machines.
Frequently asked questions about second-hand harvesters
How much does a second-hand combine harvester cost?
Older shaker harvesters are available in the five-figure range, whilst John Deere T and S series models cost around €75,000–248,000. Current large combine harvesters, such as the CLAAS Lexion 7700 TT, cost around €415,000 second-hand. The cutting unit and cutting unit carriage are not always included in the price.
How many drum hours are acceptable for a combine harvester?
A combine harvester typically clock up 150–250 drum hours per year on a family farm, and 400 or more at a contracting firm. With good maintenance, 2,000–3,000 drum hours are not a deal-breaker, provided that the threshing mechanisms and drives have been overhauled and this is documented.
Shaker or rotor?
Shakers produce well-preserved straw and have lower maintenance costs, but reach their limits more quickly when dealing with damp straw. Rotor and hybrid machines such as the Lexion 760 or 8800 TT have a significantly higher throughput and are cost-effective from around 600–800 ha of threshing area per year.
How much does a second-hand forage harvester cost?
Depending on the model series and year of manufacture, CLAAS Jaguar machines range in price from around €90,000 for a Jaguar 860 to around €433,000 for a current 900 series model. The maize cutting bar, pick-up and corncracker have a significant impact on the price, so it’s worth checking what’s included in the package.
Will the attachments fit my machine?
CLAAS Vario cutting units fit Lexion models with the corresponding inclined conveyor, whilst Orbis maize headers and PU pick-ups fit the Jaguar. The mounting frame, drive system and electronic connection are key factors; we recommend checking the machine’s serial number with the dealer.
Can I view a combine harvester before the season starts?
Yes, the machines are available at the dealer’s and can be viewed and test-driven by arrangement. We recommend finalising the purchase before the season begins so that inspection and delivery can be completed in good time.
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