Swath harvesting headers

The trailed swath harvesting header ZhVP-4.9 is an efficient device for harvesting spiked cereals and cereal crops of medium and low yields with the mowed mass being placed in a single counter-flow swath in all climatic zones where a separate harvesting method is used.

The trailed swath harvesting header ZhVP-6.4 is an efficient device for harvesting spiked cereals and cereal crops of medium and low yields with the mowed mass being placed in a single counter-flow swath in all climatic zones where a separate harvesting method is used.

The trailed swath harvesting header ZhVP-9.1 is an efficient device for harvesting spiked cereals and cereal crops of medium and low yields with the mowed mass being placed in a single counter-flow swath in all climatic zones where a separate harvesting method is used.

The mounted swath harvesting header ZhVN-6.4 is an efficient device for harvesting spiked cereals and sown grasses with the mowed mass being placed in a single counter-flow swath in all climatic zones where a separate harvesting method is used.

The mounted swath harvesting header ZhVN-9.1 is an efficient device for harvesting spiked cereals and sown grasses with the mowed mass being placed in a single counter-flow swath in all climatic zones where a separate harvesting method is used.

The trailed combine draper header HPP-6.7 is an efficient device for harvesting cereals, cereal crops and grasses for hay of medium and low yields with the mowed mass being placed in a single counter-flow swath in all climatic zones where a separate harvesting method is used.

Swath harvesting headers – this is a new product in the Sunfloro line is designed for mowing medium and low-yielding cereals and cereal crops with the crop being placed in a single counter-flow swath in all climatic zones where separate harvesting is used.

Sunfloro swath cutters provide:

• a swath of good quality and optimum volume;
• high productivity for mowing and picking;
• facilitating the working conditions of the operator.

The use of swath harvesting headers makes it possible to:

• reduce the cost of separate harvesting;
• free up some combines from working with swath reapers;
• more efficiently utilize the transport fleet.

It can be combined with all known brands of combine harvesters.

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Harvesting of grains, cereals and sown grasses is one of the most common operations in agriculture. The key agricultural machine that performs the grain harvesting operation is a unit that includes a self-propelled power vehicle (combine harvester, tractor) and a reaper. Today, there are two main technologies for harvesting grains, cereals and sown grasses: direct combining (single-phase harvesting) and split harvesting (two-phase harvesting). Despite the fact that direct harvesting is a more common technology, the separate method, which uses windrower harvesters, is more efficient in some cases.

The principle of operation of swath harvesting headers

The principle of operation of swath harvesting headers is to mow a mass of grain, cereals and sown grasses and place them on the field in a swath of a certain size and volume. Depending on the location of the discharge window, the swath can be placed on the left, right, or center (only for trailed reapers). In the second phase of picking up and threshing the swath, a pickup platform is used, which is combined with a combine harvester.

What are the different types of swath harvesting headers?

All swath harvesting headers are divided into the following types according to the method of aggregation:

Trailed swath harvesting headers are aggregated with tractors, which allows you to start harvesting without the use of expensive combines, which are involved only at the stage of swath selection and threshing.

The mounted swath reapers are connected directly to the combine harvester, but the crop does not enter the threshing chamber, but is placed in a swath on the field.

Depending on the availability of tractors or combines, universal swath reapers can be operated either as a mounted or trailed machine.

What tractors and combines can be combined with swath harvesting headers?

The vast majority of swath reapers can be combined with tractors of class 1.4-2.0 or with corresponding combine harvesters of domestic or foreign manufacturers. This is one of the advantages of swath headers, as the farm is not limited in the choice of energy sources, as is the case with direct combining.

What to look for when choosing a swath headers

When purchasing a swath harvesting header it is important to study in detail its capabilities in terms of operation and technical characteristics. Particular attention should be paid to parameters such as working width, capacity, cutting height, and operating speed. The price of a windrower will depend on these factors, as they determine the overall functionality and efficiency of the reaper. In addition, pay attention to the type of conveyor. If you need to harvest grass seeds, then only a windrower with a continuous belt and slat conveyor is suitable for this purpose, which will prevent their loss during windrowing. Sunfloromash sale managers will tell you what parameters you need to choose for your operating conditions.

Where to order a swath harvesting header

The Sunfloromash agricultural machinery manufacturing plant (Dnipro city, Ukraine) is a manufacturer of swath header and equipment for two-phase grain harvesting. You can order trailed swath reapers with a working width of 4.9, 6.4 and 9.1 m, as well as mounted headers with a working width of 6.4 and 9.1 m. The cutterbars are made of components from the world’s leading manufacturers and have a European quality.

Maintenance of the reaper. Step-by-step guide

Any farmer knows that idle time during the harvest of such a valuable crop as sunflower results in significant losses and greatly affects the success of the harvesting campaign as a whole. To ensure a smooth and successful harvest, it is necessary to properly maintain the harvester before starting work. In this article, we will look at a few steps that will help you prepare for the sunflower harvest and make the most with your sunflower harvesting header.

Types of harvesting header maintenance

The harvesting combine head maintenance system includes:

1. Maintenance during preparation for the operational run-in;
2. Maintenance during the operational run-in;
3. Maintenance after the end of the run-in period;
4. Maintenance during intended use:
   a) every shift maintenance (ESM) after 10 hours of operation;
   b) first maintenance (MOT-1) after 60 hours;
5. Maintenance during storage;
6. Maintenance during removal from storage.

Depending on whether you are using a new or used header, the operator must follow these points for maintenance. If you have just bought a new harvesting header, then all 6 points of this list will be relevant. For headers that have already been in operation, points 4, 5 and 6 will be relevant.

Preparing a new sunflower header for running-in

Running-in of a new reaper is a mandatory procedure that guarantees the durability of your harvesting header in the future.

Steps to prepare a new sunflower header for running-in:

1. Remove the preservation grease;
2. Install the previously dismantled components and parts;
3. Check and adjust if necessary:
   clearances between pins and segments, segments and clamps, friction plates and knife;
   installation of the knife;
   installation of the reel;
   screw installation;
   tension of the drive belt and chains;
4. Check and, if necessary, tighten:
   fastening connections of the reaper components;
5. Lubricate the moving parts of the header according to the lubrication table.

Maintenance of the sunflower header during the run-in period

This is the stage when the header will work directly in the unit with the combine with dynamic loads on the working bodies of both the header and the combine. The correct installation, adjustment and “running-in” of the reaper and combine elements will determine the success of further operation of the reaper and ensure that it does not damage the combine.

A step-by-step action plan for running in a sunflower header:

1. Start the engine and switch on the working bodies of the header at low speed. Gradually increase the engine speed to the rated speed. Make sure that all working parts of the header are working properly. Excessive knocks and vibrations are not allowed;
2. Run the header at idle for 30 minutes;
3. Stop the engine. Check the heating of the bearing housings by touch. The hand should freely withstand the temperature of the housing parts;
4. During running-in under operating conditions, increase the load gradually as the reaper’s working bodies become accustomed. During the running-in period, monitor: the tension of the drive belt and chains; the adjustment of the reaper’s working members; the condition of the fastening connections.
5. Monitor the condition of the MNN 85.10P, carry out maintenance in accordance with its operating instructions.

Maintenance work on the sunflower header after running-in

Steps to be taken after the run-in period or 60 hours of operation:

1. Clean the header from accumulated crop residues;
2. Eliminate oil leaks, if any;
3. Check the tension of the drive belt, chains and all fastening connections;
4. Lubricate friction units according to the lubrication table.

Routine maintenance of the header (RMT)

This type of maintenance is the main one during harvesting and should be performed every time before starting work.

The following activities are included in the shift maintenance of the header:

1. Clean the cutting unit from dust, dirt and crop residues;
2. Check the condition and reliability of fasteners by external inspection:
   bearing unit housings;
   reel;
   auger;
3. Lubricate all lubrication points with solidol according to the lubrication table;
4. Check the clearances in the cutting unit;
5. Check and, if necessary, adjust the tension of the drive belt and chains;
6. Start the combine engine and idle it and check the operation of components and mechanisms.

Planned maintenance of the sunflower header

Periodic maintenance is carried out after a certain operating time of the header in man-hours to thoroughly check the condition of parts and mechanisms that were not checked during the shift maintenance.

Maintenance (MOT-1) is performed after 60 hours of operation and includes the following work:

1. Clean from dust, dirt and crop residues;
2. Check the condition and reliability of fasteners by external inspection:
   cutting unit and its drive;
   reel
   auger;
   bearing unit housings;
3. Check and adjust, if necessary:
   tension of V-belts and chain drives;
   clearances in the cutting unit;
4. Lubricate all lubrication points with solidol according to the lubrication table;
5. Start the combine engine and check the operation of the header components and mechanisms at idle;
6. Check and eliminate oil leaks, if necessary.

Maintenance of the sunflower header during storage

This type of maintenance refers to periodic maintenance, which is carried out not only before storage, but also during long-term storage.

Long-term storage (more than two months) must be carried out no later than 10 days after the end of field work at a specially designated site. The header should be stored indoors or under a canopy that protects it from precipitation and direct sunlight, on wooden stands.

The steps for storing the sunflower header are as follows:

1. Clean the header from dust, dirt and crop residues;
2. Remove the chains and boil them in motor tractor oil for 15. 20 minutes at a normal temperature of +80° – 90˚. Wrap the chain in oiled paper or roll it up and put it in storage;
3. Remove the drive belt, degrease it by washing it in warm water and soap, dry it, powder it with talcum powder or wrap it in waterproof paper, and put it in storage;
4. Remove fire extinguishing agents and put them in storage;
5. Wash the reaper and dry it;
6. Inspect and assess the technical condition of the reaper. Determine whether the reaper can be operated further without repair.

If the reaper does not require repair, perform the following operations:

• place the harvesting header in the working position on the site;
• dismount the header, eliminate malfunctions and preserve the cutting unit knife, put it in storage;
• apply preservative grease to the sprocket teeth, pulley streams, and cutting unit;
• paint the areas with damaged paint, having previously cleaned them from corrosion;
• lubricate all points according to the lubrication scheme;
• place the header on wooden or metal stands so that there is a clearance of 80-100 mm between the header and the ground.

During storage, at least once a month, check the condition of the anti-corrosion coatings and the stability of the header on the supports.

Maintenance of the sunflower header when taking it from storage

This type of maintenance is carried out every time mainly before the start of the season and includes the following steps:

1. Remove the header from the stands;
2. Install the cutterbar knife on the bar;
3. Install the drive belt and chains, align the pulleys and sprockets, and adjust their tension;
4. Lubricate all points according to the lubrication table and diagram;
5. Connect the header to the combine and check the operation of components and mechanisms at idle.

Conclusion

Proper maintenance of your sunflower header before harvest and during the season is key to achieving successful and efficient results. Investing time and effort in equipment preparation and regular maintenance will help ensure the smooth operation of your sunflower header and increase your sunflower yield.

Remember that each harvesting header manufacturer may have its own recommendations and maintenance guidelines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and contact a specialist if you have any questions or problems with your cutterbar.