Our new range of Hinged Draper (HD) headers were developed to match the X9’s huge throughput. They follow the ground like no other header, catching all the grain and reducing tillage costs.
HIGH THROUGHPUT
Crop is delivered head first into the feederhouse for more efficient threshing and separating. Draper belts are also unaffected by the moisture content of the air or crop. This allows operators to harvest more efficiently at the start and end of the day, when the moisture levels are higher.
The double cut knife system with two cuts per stroke also lets you harvest at higher speeds. The cutterbar has a dual knife system which is shaft driven from both ends for better reliability and superior cutting quality.
The HD header range has several market leading advantages which will not only improve your harvest performance, but make significant improvements to your whole crop management.
LOW SHATTER LOSSES
The reel clearance to the cutterbar can be adjusted up to 1,110 mm on the HDX. This greatly reduces shatter losses in tall, fluffy crops like rapeseed as the reel only engages with the crop when it is directly over the top of the grain saver belts.
SMALL GRAIN VERSATILITY
The HDX header with its 1,200 mm belts has all the advantages of a extendable platform with draper belt technology. This gives you maximum flexibility especially during the rapeseed harvest.
UNMATCHED GROUND FOLLOWING
The hydraulically adjustable attachment frame moves vertically, which helps isolate the header from the combine for better ground following.
The header wings behave like two independent cutter bars. Flexing by up to 10° they deliver great performance in down crop and leave an even stubble on undulating ground. Together with the attachment frame the vertical movement at the wing tips is for example on the HD45X 2,972 mm and on the HD50R 3,317 mm. A tight reel to cutterbar distance is also maintained across the full width, thanks to the ‘projected pivot point’ of each wing meeting in the centre of the header.
CONSISTENT STUBBLE HEIGHT
Cutting crop to a consistent stubble height improves the loading of the combine which delivers better separation and cleaning. This in turn makes sure only evenly cut and spread straw residue are left behind the combine. It also makes it easier for the following tillage passes to prepare a better more uniform seedbed which helps seed establishment and ultimately, higher germination rates.
All the main header functions are directly controlled from the cab. It means you’ll spend more time harvesting and less time stopping to leave the cab to make adjustments.
Every header is calibrated before it leaves the factory and the settings are stored onboard. You can start harvesting straight away using the pre-set configurations without the need for time-consuming and complex set-up procedures or calibrations. The header even stores the number of hours for easier monitoring and automatic notification of upcoming maintenance.
FINGERTIP CONTROL
You can control the reel and belt speeds as well as the fore/aft tilt from the multifunction CommandPRO™ hydro handle. The three numbered buttons control pre-set functions for handling standing and down crop, and for raising/lowering the header at headland turns.
When it comes to moving to another field, you just press and hold one button and the reel is automatically retracted, the gauge wheels fold up and the wings move to the center positions. Simple.
EXCELLENT CROP FEEDING
The fully fingered top auger ensures consistent feeding of the centre drum in tall, bushy crops. The drum has two speeds and two height positions for different crop types. The standard speed is optimised for high volume crops such as rapeseed and cereals to reduce up to 26% header losses in rapeseed. The lower speed prevents easy shelling crops from being thrown over the top onto the feederhouse.
QUICK FIT SIDE KNIVES
The light weight side knives can be installed in less than 3 minutes by one person, without the need for any tools. With no electrics and no hydraulics they are exceptionally reliable. They also do not need a heavy drive motor at the top which means less vibrations and lower shattering losses.
RESPONSIVE GROUND FOLLOWING
The gauge wheels are fitted with flotation tyres and support 20% of the header’s weight. Directly linked to the chassis both mechanically and hydraulically they are fully adjustable from the cab. Together with the header height sensors they guarantee perfect ground contour following even on uneven fields. For harvesting beans, peas and down crops the wheels can be retracted to allow the cutterbar to get closer to the ground.
Wider, longer and stronger, the X9 feederhouse lets you harvest faster in high yielding crops. The design is also fundamentally different from traditional feederhouses with huge lift cylinders and heavy duty components, it’s built to run for years.
23% GREATER WIDTH
45% MORE VOLUME
20% FASTER IN DOWN CROP
HIGH CROP ENGAGEMENT
We’ve taken the proven pivoting mid-floor design from the S-Series, which allows the feederhouse components to freely move up and down and ensures better crop engagement.
EVEN CROP TRANSITION
The feederhouse pivots at the feed accelerator. It means whatever the lift height is, the feed accelerator always directs the crop into the rotors at the optimum angle.
EXCELLENT HEADER VISIBILITY
The long feederhouse gives you a clear view of the header feeding. Crop flow is also smoother, reducing grain and straw damage.
AUTOMATIC FEEDERHOUSE CYLINDER LOCKOUT
The feederhouse is automatically locked as soon as you leave the seat. The header can also be locked at any height for easy maintenance e.g. changing a stone damaged knife.
POWERFUL REVERSER
While reversing the header and feederhouse, the separator can run at full rpm. This helps clear blockages fast and effectively as the material can be slowly moved back and forth to carefully feed the rotors.
INSTANT STOP
If you need to stop fast the clutch on the main drive transmission opens and, thanks to their low inertia, all drives stop immediately.
VARIABLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
The standard 110 kW (150 PS) drive has a fixed speed, while the optional 260 kW (354 PS) variable speed drive offers plenty of power to operate even the largest corn headers with stalk choppers.
CATCHES THE BIGGEST STONES
The wide opening of the stone trap catches large stones before they can do any damage. There’s also a quick release mechanism for easy emptying.
8 WING CHEVRON FAST
The crop flow from the feederhouse to the rotors has been streamlined to reduce friction and increase efficiency.
WIDE BODY X-SERIES DUAL SEPARATOR
The wide body concept produces a thinner crop mat as it is able to spread over a wider surface area. This reduces the crop pressure for easier and more efficient threshing and separation.
FEEDING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
As the crop emerges from the feederhouse it changes axes, moving from a longitudinal to an axial direction. This is a critical point in the crop flow and it’s here where the energy saving design starts to show its benefits.
EFFICIENCY ON A NEW LEVEL
Thanks to the high efficiency design considerably less power is needed to run the two rotors. This reduces the power requirement on the engine and brings significant fuel savings over other designs. It took thousands of hours of laboratory testing to create the special conical profile of the rotor…the right split between threshing and separation areas for tough European small grain conditions…the right shape and placement of threshing elements…the right amount of spacing and placement of the separation tines… and an additional discharge beater to evenly spread material and feed it into the chopper. The goal was to make the perfect rotor in all conditions and all crops, easy to set and run for even an inexperienced operator to achieve the maximum performance.
270° FULL LOADING
4.0 m2 EFFECTIVE THRESHING AREA
22.5 m2 EFFECTIVE SEPARATING AREA
The design of the proven 3 in 1 rotors is the secret to the X9’s highly efficient separating performance. Its combination of low power feeding, a gentle pull and release threshing action and energy efficient centrifugal separating is unbeatable.
FASTER ROTOR LOADING
The space between the FAST and the rotor makes the transition easier and less power intensive. The 270° degree feeding ensures to load the rotors quickly and evenly to increase performance and efficiency with crop on crop threshing. As the vanes pull the crop along the rotor it has enough space to change direction from tangential to axial movement.
GENTLE CROP-ON-CROP THRESHING
The crop passes 1.6 m² of threshing concave area 2.5 times, adding up to 2.5 x 1.6 m²= 4.0 m² of pure threshing capacity. This means the concave settings don't have to be tightly set, resulting in low amounts of broken grain. This not only leads to better grain and straw quality, it is more energy efficient delivering helping contribute to the lowest cost of harvest possible.
ENERGY EFFICIENT SEPARATING
The unique separating elements create a combing action to pull apart the crop. They are also staggered in a special way which moves the crop towards the discharge beater as the rotor turns. The crop rotates an average of 7 times in the separation area before reaching the discharge beater. This exposes it to 22.5 m² effective separation area.
The rotor also creates a highly energy efficient centrifugal separating effect. Its large, 610 mm diameter eccentric rotor produces a bigger separating effect without needing -the energy intensive high speeds of smaller diameter rotors.
The X9 has been performance optimised in extremely challenging harvest conditions around the world.
PERFORMS IN TOUGH CONDITIONS
The X9 features Active Concave Isolation on both rotors. Hydraulic actuators maintain a uniform concave clearance which ensures consistent threshing clearance even when the crop volume suddenly fluctuates from high to low and back down to low.
It enables the concave to be set much wider if necessary for more crop-on-crop threshing. Another advantage over mechanical systems is non-stop overload protection, which delivers higher output throughout the day.
CHOICE OF CONCAVES
There’s a choice of small wire, large wire or round bar concaves. The small wire concaves are ideal for tough threshing conditions while the large wire concaves increase separation capacity even further. The round bar concaves are recommended for coarse grains like corn, beans and peas.
FASTER CHANGEOVER
At less than 10 kg each, X9 concaves are much lighter than traditional concaves. With 6 concaves per rotor, it’s possible to mix them to optimise separating for specific crop requirements. The fixing bolts are also easily accessible with a powered impact driver for rapid changeover.
HIGH PERFORMANCE CLEANING SHOE
The massive 7 m2 cleaning shoe delivers high quality grain with minimum losses.
The most efficient way to clean the crop with minimum loss is pure size! The body design means the X9 can accommodate a wide and long cleaning shoe. It's proven to handle well in excess of 100 t/h. Extensive testing in all crop types also showed it is very easy to set and is less sensitive to adjustment errors and does not require constant tweaking to get the optimum performance.
EFFECTIVE CHAFF PRE-CLEANING
The crop cascades over a big 17 cm ventilated step to help pre-clean the chaff. This provides the perfect pre-separation effect and evenly divides the material between the front and rear of the chaffer.
PRE-SORTED GRAIN
The preparation pan is the fourth shaking element of the cleaning shoe. It's designed to handle massive amounts of material coming in from the separator. Its shaking action sorts the grain from the chaff, which is blown out at the earliest opportunity, before it reaches the sieves.
7 m2 CLEANING SHOE AREA
4 HIGH PERFORMANCE TURBINE FANS
6 LOSS SENSORS
PREVENTING LOSSES
A return pan is mounted under the rear section of the rotors to guide all late stage separation grains and those from the Active Tailings System to the very front of the cleaning shoe. This ensures maximum opportunity to clean the grain effectively.
ACTIVELY THRESHED TAILINGS
The X9 is also equipped with an Active Tailings System. This is a major performance enhancing addition that separately threshes the tailings. It uses smooth rubber threshing elements to minimise grain damage. Acting as a mini threshing system, with its own drum and concave, it reduces the load on the main rotors. This frees up capacity for more crop throughput, because the tailings are not being returned to the rotors to undergo separation. That means the concaves can be opened wider which lowers the power requirement and improves fuel efficiency.
FULLY AUTOMATED CONTROL
The cleaning shoe has 6 loss sensors spread over the entire width which detect losses wherever they occur. This data is also used by the Combine Advisor™ performance optimisation system, to automatically adjust the cleaning shoe settings and maintain pre-set targets for grain quality.
EVEN AIRFLOW
Four high performance turbine fans generate huge air volumes. Drawing air from underneath the combine and from each side, they provide a constant air flow across the entire cleaning shoe. Part of the airflow is directed upwards to the front chaffer to remove chaff immediately after the pre-preparation pan. A second stream of air gently lifts the crop on the chaffer and sieve with the optimum balance of air pressure, volume and velocity. Extensive field and laboratory testing has shown this helps deliver a superior grain tank sample.
The cleaning shoe is designed for a long-life and easy maintenance for optimum performance through the harvesting season.
EASY CLEANING
The large vertical distance between the rotors and the cleaning shoe promotes even airflow and excellent access. The sieve mounts can be installed or removed within minutes for easy cleaning.
CHOICE OF SIEVES
Choose from either general purpose or deep tooth sieve elements for different crops and field conditions.
LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN
Thanks to the extensive use of aircraft alloys with patented rivet construction it's both lightweight and strong. This allowed us to increase the size of the shoe without increasing its weight.
GRASS UPGRADE KIT
A grass seed kit is available which reduces the fan speed range (450-1,100 rpm), ensuring even the lightest crops are not over blown.
You won’t have to slow down on slopes or hills, even in high yielding crops thanks to our range of side hill and slope compensation systems.
SLOPE COMPENSATION
In rolling terrain it can be difficult to get the right cleaning shoe settings as you are constantly going up or down slopes. That’s where Active Terrain Adjust comes in. It automatically adjusts all the important cleaning shoe settings (fan speed, chaffer and sieve). The software also has an industry exclusive crop matrix which makes specific adjustments for the type of crop that is being harvested. For instance, rapeseed is particularly sensitive to fan speed changes, so the system adjusts the chaffer and sieve settings first, before adjusting the fan speed.
Active Terrain Adjust results in consistently low grain losses on slopes and it also reduces the amount of tailings, delivering cleaner grain to the tank. This saves you from penalties for dirty grain samples when you come to sell.
UPHILL SLOPES
Going uphill both the chaffer and sieve are opened while the fan speed is reduced to keep grain from being lost through the rear. This increases the cleaning system performance by up to 50% on inclines of up to 16°.
DOWNHILL SLOPES
On downhill slopes the chaffer and sieve close while the fan speed increases to keep grain from pushing towards the front of the machine. This reduces the volume of tailings by as much as 50%, resulting in a cleaner grain tank sample.
COMBINE OPERATOR STEERS TRACTOR
The combine operator can now control the position of the tractor relative to the combine. If the combine changes direction or speed, the tractor also changes direction or speed – both are synced in perfect harmony.
OPERATOR RELEASES CONTROL OF UNLOADING TRACTOR
When the trailer is fully loaded the tractor operator can take over control simply by turning the steering wheel or by braking. Alternatively the combine operator can also stop the synchronisation from their display.
SLOPES UP TO 7%
The cleaning shoe is equipped with 6 divider plates on the preparation pan and chaffer. These ensure material is evenly delivered right across the entire width of the cleaning shoe and there is no chance of it sliding, or moving to one side.
Once the material reaches the cleaning shoe the real advantages of its longer length over other concepts becomes clear. This gives the grain more opportunity to fall through the chaffer and sieve without overloading one side of the shoe.
SIDEHILL PERFORMANCE PACKAGE FOR SLOPES UP TO 14%
The side hill performance package contains chaffer dividers and grain agitators. These prevent grain from accumulating to one side and help to distribute it over the full width of the chaffer. The agitators actively move grain uphill with every stroke while the dividers prevent grain from moving downhill on side slopes. Together with the huge 7m² cleaning area you can be confident of harvesting in slopes of up to 14% without any compromises or grain losses. This reliable solution has no moving parts either, so it’s maintenance and wear free.
HARVEST LOGISTICS
EVEN MORE UPTIME
The combination of a huge 16,200 L grain tank and 186 L/s unloading lets you focus on harvesting. All it takes is just 100 seconds to unload 13 tonnes of grain.
UNLOAD WITHOUT SLOWING
The engine’s electronic management system provides a power boost of up to 40 kW (54 PS) when unloading so there’s no need to slow your harvesting down.
16,200 L GRAIN TANK
186 L/s UNLOADING
54 PS EXTRA UNLOADING POWER
EXCELLENT VISIBILITY
The auger swings by up to 106°, giving you an excellent view when unloading. You can also watch the grain unloading on the Gen4 display via a video feed from an optional wireless camera on the auger.
Depending on the required chopping intensity there’s a choice of a high performance 124 knife Extra Fine Cut Chopper operating at 3,000 rpm, or a 68 knife Fine Cut Chopper operating at 2,400 rpm.
The Extra Fine Cut Chopper ensures residue is quickly incorporated into the soil, releasing valuable nutrients for the following crop.
FAST CONVERSION TIMES
The chopper can be moved electrically from transport to working position. When converting to corn there is no need to change knives and engage a corn cob deflector. All you have to do is lower the chopper speed to 1,600 rpm.
With the Premium Chopper you can also switch from chop to drop at the touch of a button. This is a very useful feature for headland and for parts of the field where the crop needs treating differently, such as green straw.
LOW ENERGY KNIFE DESIGN
The patented new chopper knife design reduces power consumption by up to 20 kW (27 PS) compared to standard wing knives. The knife is just one optimized feature. The secret to its performance are the small dimples on its surface. Similar to the dimples on a golf ball they reduce air resistance over the surface of the knives.
The cutting action also creates a self-sharpening effect, further improving the energy efficiency. Once they are worn, knives can also be turned over to the other side to extend their operating life.
124 KNIVES
27 PS MAXIMUM POWER SAVING
15 M SPREAD
EVEN RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION
The PowerCast™ spreader with two mechanically driven enclosed discs is included as standard with both types of chopper. It's mounted low to perfectly spread chopped straw even in windy conditions. The mechanical drive is also durable and extremely efficient, using less power and saving fuel.
The chopped straw is accelerated as it passes through the spreader vanes for even distribution up to 15.5 m wide.
ADJUSTABLE CHOPPING INTENSITY
The counter knives can be moved in or out from the comfort of the cab to balance chopping intensity and fuel consumption, according to the prevailing crop and tillage conditions. Alternatively, they can be adjusted manually with a crank without the need for tools. An optional rasp bar can be mounted behind the counter knives to increase chopping intensity in tough conditions.
AUTOMATIC WIND COMPENSATION
AutoSwap automatically changes the spreading direction of the chopper to compensate for side wind based on GPS data. There’s no need to press the swap button at the headland, and no chance of forgetting to change direction and running with the wrong settings.
The X9 is our most comfortable combine yet with the most luxurious and quietest cab we have ever created. Logically designed harvest control systems with intuitive touch screen displays customisable to individual preferences. Plus automated controls for optimising performance and controlling the entire harvest.
X9. RELAX AND ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE.
COMFORT & CONTROL
Take a seat. Enjoy the view. Experience the luxury.
There is nothing quite like the X9 cab. The reassuring sound of the electric door closing. The silence and the space. Its design reflects the changing role of the operator, from a driver/technician to a control systems and data management expert.
The panoramic windows with thin support pillars give a clear view over the feederhouse, the ends of the header and to the tip of the unloading auger. The super quiet interior lets you make handsfree calls, listen to music and use it as a productive workspace.
The advanced air conditioning and Ultimate Seat option with massage function make it a relaxing environment, even in the most intense harvesting situations. Once you’ve experienced it, nothing else feels this good.
3.68 m3 SPACE
25.5 L REFRIGERATOR
10 USB/12V OUTLETS
USEFUL STORAGE
You’ll find plenty of places to store your personal items and keep the cab clean and tidy. From inside the armrest to behind the seat and more, there's a place to store everything from smartphones and keys to bulkier items. There are also cup holders for hot drinks and water bottles.
QUALITY INFOTAINMENT
You can connect your mobile devices via Bluetooth to the infotainment system. Listen to the radio, stream your favourite music or podcasts and safely make handsfree calls without taking your eyes off the main controls. Communication is seamless thanks to the quiet cab and excellent sound quality.
APPLE CARPLAY
The Infotainment system also supports Apple CarPlay. This is a smarter and safer way to use your Apple device in an X9 combine. Make calls, send and receive messages, listen to music and talk to Siri, your voice activated assistant.
LARGE FRIDGE
Unlike a simple cool box that needs pre-chilled items, the onboard fridge works just like the one you have at home and cools down warm items. The 25.5 L capacity is ample for a long day’s harvesting.
DUST-SEALING DOORS
As you close the door an electric motor automatically pulls it shut. This ensures the perfect seal and prevents dust and debris entering the cab. The interior is also pressurised, so when you open the door, dust and debris is automatically blown away from the cab.
HANDY POWER
There are plenty of 12 V and USB charging points conveniently positioned so you won’t have to worry about bringing additional adapters. They’re particularly useful if you want to connect additional screens or charge your mobile devices.
Comfortable operators are more motivated and make better decisions.
ALL-ROUND COOLING
Air circulates through small perforations in the leather to keep you cool throughout the day. You’ll feel relaxed and comfortable no matter how hot it gets outside.
EXCLUSIVE ACTIVE SUSPENSION
Highly responsive to uneven ground, the electronic Active Seat II suspension technology is already well-known amongst our tractor customers. It isolates up to 90% of vertical movements for a smooth, relaxing ride. Now this technology is exclusively available in a John Deere combine for the first time.
LOWER OPERATOR STRESS
The X9 is the first ever combine harvester to offer its own seat massage function. This helps reduce the fatigue of sitting in one position for long hours. The seat gently massages your back, reducing muscle stress and keeping you alert throughout the harvesting day.
PERFECT BODY SUPPORT
The side bolsters can be inflated to perfectly fit the contours of your body and provide extra stability from side to side motion. Taller operators can extend the seat base electrically to provide better leg support.
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| Select up to 4 models to compare specifications | John Deere X9 1000 Combine |
| Engine type | John Deere PowerTech™ PWS 13.6 L 830 cu in. |
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| Rated power | 410 kW 549 hp 557 PS |
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| Fuel capacity | 1250 L 330 gal. |
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| Rotor length | 3.51 m 11.5 ft |
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| Rotor diameter | 61 cm 24 in. |
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| Concave area | 1.6 m2 17.22 sq ft |
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| Separating area | 3.6 m2 38.75 sq ft |
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| Total cleaning area (louvered) | 7 m2 75.3 sq ft |
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| Grain tank size | 14,800 L 420 bu |
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| Unloading rate | 162 L/s 4.6 bu/sec |
| Engine type | John Deere PowerTech PWS 13.6 L 830 cu in. |
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| Emission level | Stage V or Tier 3 | |||
| Rated speed | 1900 rpm | |||
| Rated power | 410 kW 549 hp 557 PS |
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| Maximum power | 470 kW 630 hp 639 PS |
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| Power boost @ rated speed | 40 kW 53 hp |
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| Fuel capacity | 1250 L 330 gal. |
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| Engine family | PowerTech |
| Drive type | Fixed or variable speed | |||
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| Conveyor chain slat type | Four-strand chain with formed steel slats | |||
| Width | 1720 mm 67.7 in. |
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| Stone Trap | Reverser Modulated feederhouse reverser Eight-wing chevron Feed Accelerator Stone Trap (FAST) |
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| Separator type | Dual rotor | |||
| Rotor length | 3.51 m 11.5 ft |
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| Rotor diameter | 61 cm 24 in. |
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| Rotor speed range | 300 to 1300 rpm | |||
| Concave area | 1.6 m2 17.22 sq ft |
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| Separating area | 3.6 m2 38.75 sq ft |
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| Discharge grate area | 0.4508 m2 4.85 sq ft |
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| Front chaffer | 0.98 m2 10.54 sq ft |
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| Chaffer | 3.14 m2 33.8 sq ft |
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| Sieve | 2.88 m2 31 sq ft |
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| Total cleaning area (louvered) | 7 m2 75.3 sq ft |
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| Cleaning fan speed | 570 to 1430 rpm |
| Grain tank size | 14,800 L 420 bu |
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| Unloading auger length | 7.9, 8.3, 8.7, or 9.45 m 26, 27, 28.5, or 31 ft |
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| Unloading rate | 162 L/s 4.6 bu/sec |
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| Date collected | 15 June 2020 |
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