Harvesting sunflowers...

The initial contact is key

Harvesting sunflowers is a sensitive job and the plants have to be treated with care to reap maximum results. It is the initial contact of the plant with the machine that makes the difference here. Our tips, specially developed for gentle sunflower harvesting, ensure a perfect start.

The idea at a glance

The horizontal chopper for boosting performance

Boosting performance

The horizontal chopper is a perfect-fit solution for the bodywork. The counter-rotating blades prevent blockages and give clean cuts at high speeds even in the most arduous of conditions. The rotors are driven by maintenancefree, life-time lubricated gearboxes.

Reliable and powerful

The horizontal chopper unit is driven by a sturdy, reliable duplex chain. Each gearbox has its own cam-type clutch for individual protection and maximum reliability of the unit.

Depend on it!

Each chopper gearbox is individually protected by its own cam-type clutch - for peace of mind in the heat of harvest. Wide skids out on the sides and a spring-floated bar provide excellent contouring. The flat blade carriers run clear of the ground minimizing downtimes.

Increased driving comfort

Hydraulic height control conveniently from the combine's joystick. Visual chopper height indicator. Cleanest cuts even in the most difficult conditions.

Variable height control for the chopper

Maximum Clearance

The maximum clearance between the cutterbar and the chopper is 750mm. With a stubble height of approx. 150mm, the plant is picked at 870mm from the ground. The picking height may be higher for longer stubble

Variable height control for the chopper

Minimum Clearance

Minimum 300mm cutterbar chopper clearance. Set to the lowest stubble height, the unit picks the flowers at approx. 200mm from the ground