640XCombine Header
- Cutting width 12.20m
- Table length: 400 to 1,200mm
- Cutter bar knife speed 1144 strokes/min
- Mechanical knifes for Rapeseed optional
- 6 automatic height control sensors
The ultimate extendable multi crop header
The innovative 600X sets a new standard for multicrop small grain headers in every critical area: Changeover between crops can be done in less than 3 minutes without the need for tools. Grain loss is typically less than 1% in rapeseed* thanks to the longest extendable table on the market. And, all the controls are fully integrated with automatic functions for easy set up. It’s the perfect header for operators who need fast switching between crops.
* Technical Analysis of different types of headers, Michel Allmrodt, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg
Features
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Large high-capacity auger
Conventional auger
Wear-resistant auger
Easy Cut II cutterbar
Single-lever multicoupler
Depth and height adjustments
Epicyclic knife-drive gearbox
Driveline layout
Telescoping drive shaft
Control with the lateral-tilt feederhouse
HeaderTrak sensors
Large, high-capacity auger provides greater crop material handling
Large high-capacity auger
Large high-capacity auger
All 600X Series Cutting Platforms feature a large, 660-mm (26-in.) auger tube with deep auger flights to handle large amounts of crop. This design provides a very big area under the auger to aggressively feed large volumes of crop material.
All augers are equipped with retractable auger fingers over the full width of the auger. Auger fingers are designed for quick replacement and mounted with a finger retainer. Auger finger retainers prevent broken fingers from being moved into the combine, minimizing the potential damage caused by rock sand or other obstructions.
Split auger to keep high performance over full cutting widths (feeding).
Up to 9.15 m (30-ft), this auger will stay as one single auger for the current 600R Platform. For the 10.70-m (35-ft) and 12.1-m (40-ft) platforms, a central auger bearing will be used to allow harvesting in high-yielding conditions with maximum feeding capacity.
Conventional auger
Wear-resistant auger
In addition to the conventional auger configuration, it is possible to choose a wear-resistant auger, which is recommended for harvesting rice. Therefore, the auger flights are reinforced to grant maximum wear life. Future availability.
Adjustable rigid cutterbar results in efficient feeding
Easy Cut II cutterbar
The 600X Header is equipped with the Schumacher Easy Cut II cutting system. This features:
- Non-clog dual knife guards that fully enclose the sections for positive, clean cutting. High-strength construction provides reliability even when using crop lifters.
- Double-cut sections alternately cut on the upper and lower edges, providing a self-cleaning effect.
- 100-mm (3-in.) sections are bolted, allowing easy replacement in the field.
Time-efficient single-point hydraulic and electrical hookup
Single-lever multicoupler
Single-lever multicoupler
A simple, convenient single-lever multicoupler on the left-hand side of the feederhouse allows the operator to connect all hydraulic and electrical header functions, and engages the latch pins in one easy step. The single-lever multicoupler saves time when moving from field to road and vice versa.
Adjustable intake auger for maximum versatility
Depth and height adjustments
Another feature of the 600X Series Headers is the quick adjustability of the auger in two directions - depth and height.
This quick adjustment allows the operator to optimize the header for any crop and condition (set the auger up for harvesting rapeseed) for smoothest feeding and an optimal match for the high performance of the John Deere combines. This needs to be done manually on left- and right-hand side of the cutting platform.
Epicyclic knife drive increases drive capacity
Epicyclic knife-drive gearbox
Heavy-duty epicyclic knife-drive gearbox provides an enhanced knife-drive system that increases drive capacity with less vibration and improved reliability.
- 100-mm (3-in.) knife stroke adds a more efficient cutting action. The increased stroke improves the cutterbar's ability to cut even in adverse conditions, such as large-stemmed crops or weeds, without plugging.
- Knife speed is 520 rpm on both rigid and flexible platforms.
- In-line knife head oscillates in a straight line, supporting the knife head's reliability.
- Knife head and gearbox attachment is improved. Two capscrews can be easily removed if any service to the knife is required.
Heavy-duty driveline designed for biggest throughput and best efficiency
Driveline layout
Driveline layout
The heavy-duty driveline for the auger and cutterbar on the left-hand side of the cutting platform is designed for the biggest throughput and best efficiency.
The knife drive gearbox is driven by a driveshaft; the intake auger is driven by a strong chain and a slip clutch to protect the auger and driveline in case of crop plugging.
Driveshaft knife drive for efficient and low-maintenance power transmission (drives)
Single driveshaft
Telescoping drive shaft
The single telescopic drive shaft on the left-hand side of the platform keeps platform hookup easy and fast. The platform knife and auger are driven from a single drive shaft, which connects to a splined feederhouse drive shaft. The single telescopic drive shaft is standard configuration from 6.7 m (22 ft) up to 12.1 m (40 ft).
Knife drive
From 6.7 m (22 ft) up to 9.1 m (30 ft) there is a single-side knife drive which is located on the left-hand side and is driven by a telescopic driveshaft. On 10.7-m (35-ft) and 12.1-m (40-ft) models there is a dual-side knife drive which is also based on telescopic driveshaft and allows the synchronized operation of two cutting knives.
On all models, the drive system is protected by a heavy-duty slip clutch which is linked to the main drive pulley.
A storage bracket holds the coupler when the platform is not in use and provides clean and reliable hydraulic and electrical connections.
Automatic header control (AHC)
Control with the lateral-tilt feederhouse
The John Deere 600X Cutting Platforms has the fully integrated header control system.
This system provides automatic control of:
- Cutting platform (stubble) height
- Lateral tilt
- Platform ground pressure
The automatic-control, programmable header functions provide optimum performance and operator ease and comfort.
Up to 7.6 m (25 ft), the 600X Platform is equipped with four HeaderTrak™ sensors that follow the contour to ensure an even stubble height and minimize the risk of damaging the header in uneven terrain.
The 630X 9.15 m (30 ft) to 640X 12.1-m (40-ft) headers come with six HeaderTrak sensors. Two additional sensors to provide highest cutting quality and maximum field performance by large header sizes. HeaderTrak sensors are evenly positioned close to the knife in the table and therefore moved together with the knife. This position allows best reactivity in rolling terrain.
HeaderTrak sensors