2020 MacDon FD1 FlexDraper 35' (10.7 m)

2020 MacDon FD1 FlexDraper 35' (10.7 m)

Most combine headers perform well in perfect harvesting conditions, but when was the last time you had perfect conditions? MacDon FlexDraper® and Draper Headers are designed to maximize productivity in the most challenging harvesting situations, from our Active Float System that keeps our headers true-to-the-ground, to the outstanding performance of our reel. Available in sizes up to 13.7 m (45'), MacDon combine drapers are built tough to deliver worry-free harvesting performance with any crop, in any condition, and on any combine.

Features may include:

MacDon's Active Float System reacts instantly to changing ground conditions. This immediate float response means you can cut extremely close to the ground without pushing soil. Two sets of coil springs on the FM100 Float Module support up to 97% of the header weight. The instant float response provides 4.8 degrees of lateral float and 178 mm (7”) of vertical float independent of the combine feeder house. MacDon’s Active Float System keeps our headers true to the ground for a clean, even cut every time.

Thanks to the FM100, MacDon Draper Headers are designed to fit on all major brand combines with an easy-to-install completion package. This multi-brand compatibility means your investment will hold its value until it's time to update your header.

system is designed to be custom configured to match any combine's performance capabilities, providing serious capacity, optimized feeding, and incredible productivity. FeedMacX components are built smart and tough to provide the performance and reliability MacDon is trusted for. Here's how it works:

crop feeding system is the feed auger, featuring combine-tailored speeds, feeding configuration, and aggressive action, resulting in up to 20% more capacity over the previous model. In-feed speed is tailored to match that of your specific combine's feeder chain. Bolt-on components make it possible to configure the auger flighting and number of finger tines to match the combine's feeder house opening. The finger tines are longer and more aggressive. Altogether, the FeedMacX

The strength and reliability of the FM100’s feed auger comes from smart innovations and heavy-duty internal components, like the tine shafts that are 25% thicker than the previous model and an all-new reversing clutch that provides positive engagement in either direction. The new finger design protects both the header and the combine from foreign objects. Reconfigured and upgraded, the chain drive tension is externally adjustable and incorporates a positive stop to retain its setting and alignment.

MacDon's new hydraulic system features individual fully filtered circuits for the knife drive, side drapers, and feed draper. These individual circuits provide increased side draper speed, along with greater capacity and reliability
, allowing on-the-go adjustment.

Unlike other headers, the movement of our heavy-duty reel picks up and gently places crop onto the drapers. The reel features a uniquely shaped cam, which allows the fingers to get underneath lodged crop and pick it up before it's cut. Along with the header tilt control, which hydraulically angles the knife from the cab, and fore-aft reel positioning, our headers can be adjusted for the toughest harvesting challenges.