Representative self-propelled combines in this guide range from about 7,000 lb for compact crawler machines to nearly 50,000 lb for selected large rotary models before the header or harvested grain is added.
With a heavy header and full grain tank, a large combine can approach or exceed 80,000 lb. The useful figure is not the brochure number alone, but the machine’s weight in its actual field or transport configuration.
This guide explains combine harvester weight in tons and pounds, what published specifications include, how to estimate loaded weight, and which measurements matter for soil and transport planning.
Combine Harvester Weight in Tons and Pounds
Combine harvester weight varies sharply by machine design and market. The figures below are planning references based on selected current models, not formal industry weight classes.
The condition stated beside the number matters more than the label itself. John Deere identifies its current S7 figures as base-machine weights without the header. New Holland describes the CX5 and CX6 figures as standard-version weights without the header and straw chopper.
Header data creates another possible mismatch. MacDon lists current FD2 FlexDraper configurations from about 5,043 lb for a basic 25-foot model to 10,922 lb for a 61-foot triple-reel configuration. John Deere lists the CR16 corn head at an approximate shipping weight of 11,914 lb, including its shipping skid.
These figures are not directly comparable because one represents basic header configurations and the other includes a shipping skid. They do show why several thousand pounds may be absent from a published base-machine weight.
Before Comparing Combine Weights
Confirm:
Exact model and model year
Published weight condition
Header included or excluded
Header type and working width
Tire, dual-wheel, or track setup
Empty or loaded grain tank
Fuel and fluid condition
Factory and aftermarket equipment
This check is especially important for used combines. Dealer listings may reuse specifications from another model year or configuration without preserving the original measurement conditions.