A Series Auger Headers
A giant step forward in speed, reliability and crop handling.
The machine that’s redefined auger windrowing capacity, reliability, conditioning and windrow formation: these are the hallmarks of a great auger windrow. They are also exactly what you get with MacDon’s A Series Augers thanks to the single-minded efforts of MacDon’s engineers to produce the best auger windrower possible. They started their design journey by examining every contact point with the crop and enhancing each one so that crop flow and handling remain optimized under a wide range of conditions. The result is significantly increasedcapacity in just about all hay and forage crops.
But they didn’t stop with just increasing capacity. They’ve also added a number of other features to make your harvesting experience better than ever. Top among these is their up-powered all-hydraulic design with on-the-go hydraulic reversing capability of reel, sickle, auger and conditioner on the A40-D models. This allows the operator to be in full control of all harvesting adjustments from the comfort of the operator’s seat – a real time saver when adjusting to challenging crop conditions.
FEATURES • On-the-go hydraulic drive of reel, sickle, auger and conditioner allows the operator to be in full control of all aspects of hay and forage harvesting from the operator’s seat (header drive reversing requires valve on SP tractor and is only available on M205 and M155 models) • Cam forward reel tine control reduces loading on bearings and cam-track for quieter operation and longer life • Highly durable poly auger pans for improved crop flow and reduced dirt build up and rock damage • N-bar non-contact steel conditioner rolls for optimum conditioning action • Optional double windrower attachment
SIZES • 14 ft. (4.3 m) • 16 ft. (4.9 m) • 18 ft. (5.5 m)
“We are gaining 30% in overall productivity and we probably picked ourselves up a couple days a month.” – Brad Schnoor, Chowchilla, CA
Owns four M150 Windrowers with A40-D Auger Headers
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Product Features
AVAILABLE IN THREE MODELS
A30-D A full-featured double knife drive unit designed to provide optimum performance under tough crop and terrain conditions. A40-D A robust and dependable double knife drive unit suitable for high acreage commercial operations. A40-D Grass Seed A model specially configured for harvesting.
WIDE CONDITIONER ROLLS
A full 102" (2590 mm) wide, the A Series conditioner rolls provide extra width and increase the amount of crop in contact with the rolls. This improves crimping performance and ensures thorough conditioning of the loading on bearings and cam-track for quieter operations. A40 D Grass Seed plant stem. The use of steel on steel intermeshing roll design ensures that leaves are retained for high protein value providing high quality hay, forage and alfalfa crops.
MACDON’S A40-D GRASS SEED
MacDon's A40-D Grass Seed model features include independent speed control of auger, reel and sickle permitting precise on-the-go adjustments to crop conditions and windrow formation. You also get a 6 bat reel, special stub guards, an adjustable windrow opening with forming rods and manual or optional on the go hydraulic guard angle adjustment for quick and easy switching between short and long stubble lengths.
Specifications
| Size | 14 ft. (4.3 m) | 16 ft. (4.9 m) | 18 ft. (5.5 m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4,868 lb. (2209 kg) | 5,058 lb. (2295 kg) | 5,248 lb. (2381 kg) |
| Sickle: Type / Drive / Speed / Stroke / Guards / Sickle Sections | Double knife/Hydraulic, dual MacDon wobble boxes/Variable 1,450 to 1,900 SPM/3 in. (76 mm)/Pointed DHT (double heat-treated)/3 in. (76 mm) over-serrated, bolt-on | ||
| Reel: Type / Drive / Speed (optional sprockets) / Fingers | 6 bat, oval closed bats with end caps, sectioned bar with greaseable ball bearings/Hydraulic, motor to enclosed gearbox/Variable from cab 51 to 85 RPM/Steel | ||
| Conveyor (Auger): Type / Drive / Speed (optional sprockets) / Delivery Width | 20 in. (508 mm) undershot, center-feed auger over replaceable high density polyethylene auger pans, rubber feed fingers/Hydraulic, direct mounted motor/ Variable from cab 230 to 320 RPM/95.7 in (2430 mm) | ||
| Conditioner: Type / Roll Length / Outside Dimension / Drive / Speed | Non-contact steel N-bar intermeshing crimping rolls, header mounted rolls and forming shields/102 in. (2590 mm)/9.17 in. (233 mm)/Hydraulic motor to enclosed gearbox/Variable 601 to 790 RPM | ||
| Size | 14 ft. (4.3 m) | 16 ft. (4.9 m) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4,068 lb. (1846 kg) | 4,258 lb. (1932 kg) |
| Sickle: Type / Drive / Speed / Stroke / Guards / Sickle Sections | Double knife/Hydraulic, dual MacDon wobble boxes/Variable 1,450 to 1,900 SPM/3 in. (76 mm)/Pointed DHT (double heat-treated)/3 in. (76 mm) stub guards | |
| Reel: Type / Drive / Speed (optional sprockets) / Fingers | 6 bat, oval closed bats with end caps, sectioned bar with greaseable ball bearings/Hydraulic, motor to enclosed gearbox/Variable from cab 51 to 85 RPM/Steel | |
| Conveyor (Auger): Type / Drive / Speed (optional sprockets) / Delivery Width | 20 in. (508 mm) undershot, center-feed auger over replaceable high density polyethylene auger pans, rubber feed fingers/Hydraulic, direct mounted motor/Variable 230 to 320 RPM/95.7 in (2430 mm) | |
| Size | 16 ft. (4.9 m) | 18 ft. (5.5 m) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4,977 lb. (2258 kg) | 5,164 lb. (2343 kg) |
| Conveyor (Auger): Type / Drive / Speed | 20 in. (508 mm) undershot, center-feed auger over replaceable high density polyethylene auger pans plus enhanced feeding with rubber feed fingers/Mechanical two “B” belts/282 RPM, 22T sprocket | |
| Sickle: Drive / Speed | MacDon design enclosed oil wobble box/1,900 SPM (loaded) | |
| Reel: Type / Drive / Speed | 5 bat, oval closed bats with steel finger/Mechanical two “B” belts from auger/72 RPM/Steel (optional sprockets) to slow down reel | |
| Adjustable Swath / Windrow Shields | 36 in. to 100 in. (915 mm to 2540 mm)/Adjustable | |
| Conditioner: Type / Roll Length / Outside Dimension / Drive / Speed | Non-contact steel N-bar intermeshing crimping rolls, header mounted rolls and forming shields/102 in. (2590 mm)/9.17 in. (233 mm)/Hydraulic, motor to enclosed gearbox/Variable 601 to 790 RPM | |
A SERIES AUGER HEADER OPTIONS
Tall crop divider, stub guards (standard on grass seed header), additional skid shoes, gauge rollers, hydraulic angle header kit (check with dealer for tractor specifications required), double windrow attachment (can not be used on grass seed header)
Options
DOUBLE WINDROW ATTACHMENT (A Series)
MacDon’s double windrow attachment feature lets you lay up to 48' (14.6 m) of crop in a single windrow. This is ideal for today s large forage harvesters, and can translate into significant time and fuel savings for producers who employ this feature.
| A Series | |
|---|---|
| Double Placement | 36 ft. (11.0 m) |
| Triple Placement1 | 54 ft. (16.5 m) |
| 1 Triple placement is possible with installation of GPS Auto Steer on your Windrower | |
SKID SHOES
Improves the placement of the cutterbar in relation to the ground, thereby reducing wear on the cutterbar and enhancing the in field performance of the header.
STUB GUARDS
Stub guards mount directly to the cutterbar to improve cutting performance in tough, stringy grass type crops, and crops that need to be cut close to the ground (such as rice and edible beans).
GAUGE ROLLERS
Attached behind the cutterbar to reduce wear on the cutterbar wear plate and improve the movement of the header over uneven terrain, as well as in sand or firm soil conditions. Optional for A and 16' R Series.