The
2012 608C Corn Heads have been redesigned from the ground up. 608C Corn Heads
provide the high-capacity and productivity features for which growers are
looking. These updated corn heads deliver durability and dependability second
to none, plus innovative designs and technology that deliver distinct
advantages:
- Higher
levels of performance when harvesting standing, down, or leaning crops.
- Takes
in less material, increasing separation and throughput, allowing growers
to better utilize the higher levels of capacity of the John Deere
combines.
- Increased
residue management capabilities with more aggressive, longer-lasting knife
rolls.
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Gathering chains designed for increased life
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600C Row Unit
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The massive gathering chains are based on a CA620 chain
design. After the initial stretch of this chain, the operator can expect
increased chain life and once a season adjustment.
Attached to the gathering chain are conveying lugs. The gathering chain
is exposed at the front of the row unit to enable better gather of down
corn, while the attachment link profile reduces trash intake and shelling
loss.
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Idler sprocket on
600C Corn Head
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The idler sprockets were redesigned to distribute chain load
and increase chain life. The new idler bearing contains a triple lip seal
plus an additional sealed outer steel shroud for greatly increased
bearing protection.
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The chain guides have been redesigned with a raised roller
surface to ensure gathering chains roll on the profile of the guide.
Running on the rollers of the chain increases overall system efficiency
by reducing friction, which results in increased gathering chain life.
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Intermeshing knife stalk rolls
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Intermeshing knife stalk rolls consist of six full-length
blades that contact the crop. The blades cut, crimp, and break the stalks
as they are pulled down through the rolls. The full-length blades provide
total crop contact for maximum chopping and cutting action from the front
to back.
- More aggressive stalk
processing than opposed rolls, especially designed for high-moisture
corn
- Provides a
self-sharpening action as the blade wears
- Less prone to plugging in
tough, wet, or weedy conditions
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The 600C Series Corn Head is designed to withstand the pressure placed on
it in all field conditions.
The 600C features easy access to maintenance points and lets the operator
finish quickly so they can resume harvesting and maximize productivity.
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