PW8 Pick-Up Header Features & Benefits
Overview Heavy Duty Draper Tracking System MacDon's patented V-Guide roller groove tracking system provides reliable, maintenance free draper tracking. Our four draper joining system and large 5 inch (12.7cm) diameter drive roller minimizes the chance of draper slippage even with today s larger, heavier swaths. Seed Saving Technology Unique draper connectors and increased overlap of front to rear draper decks ensure hours of slip free draper operation and enhanced seed saving technology when harvesting delicate small or large swaths. Serious Capacity A robust and extremely durable endless 80 chain Auger Drive, allows the PW8 to provide significantly more capacity than previous models.
Overview (continued) Simple Adjustments A simple draper tensioning system, easy to see draper tension indicators, and common all metric hardware allow adjustments to to be made in a flash. Drop and Go Float Performance Our simple and effective Spring-Over-Shock floatation system provides a ground following 18 inches (45.7cm) of wheel float, and requires no adjustment during operation or lockout during transport, it is a true plug and play for the combine operator. Float indicator numbers are clearly displayed on both sides of the machine, letting you know the PW8 is operating at an optimum float position.
Overview (continued) Easy Maintenance Five 100 hour lubricating points make for quick easy maintenance of this machine. On the Go Control The PW8 is Header Height Control and Lateral Tilt ready. Adapts to Any Brand of Combine Combine Completion Packages allow quick and easy mounting to most combine makes and models, this flexibility also increases resale value down the road.
Improved Draper Tracking Patented Design Both front and rear belts have these unique tracking guides Simple, maintenance free design
Improved Draper Capacity Individual bars connect draper belts to enable one continuous belt for improved traction +50% conveying capacity to handle the largest swaths Long draper connector bars join draper belts to form a continuous assembly
Belt Drives and Tracking 2 Hydraulic Motors (5.9 CID) in series to drive front and rear belts, elimination of belt and tensioner 25% Larger drive rollers for improved traction on drapers Drive Rollers 5 (125mm) in diameter
Reduction of Seed Loss More overlap to rear deck, similar geometry to previous grass seed model Improved sealing at rear roller to header connection Connected belts forming a continuous cover to minimize seed loss.
Flexibility at Dealer Level Combine completion components which positions combine feeder to optimal combine feed chain/auger relationship Dealer available combine completion packages which has driveline, multi coupler and faceplate connection. (similar to draper header)
Configuration 1 Base Model B5458 Suffixes used for shipping destination and combine completion/customer (Same as draper header) Through MD designation available for CNH and JD combines only (PW8)
Auger Drive Auger Drive changed from # 60 to Endless # 80 chain to increase auger drive capacity Auger drive handles todays largest combines and larger swaths with reserve capacity
Float New Improved Float System Has integral dampening (assembly) Eliminates the requirement for external float lock out Reduced complexity of assembly One factory float position, no adjustment necessary
AHHC Dual Height Control Sensors (LH/RH ends) Improves auto header height control/sensitivity Allows the function of lateral tilt (If combine equipped) Improved ground following and header contouring
Options and Attachments Hold Down Performance Kit Optional DIA kit B5475 This attachment is for light swaths to reduce Swath Roll in front of rollers
Easy Maintenance Lubricating Points (100 hrs) A - Auger bearing B - Drive line slip joint C - Auger chain
Easy Maintenance (continued) Lubricating Points (100 hrs) D - Drive line clutch E - Drive line guard
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