A significant leap forward in draper header technology, MacDon D Series drapers fit most current model combines and offer greater capacity than conventional headers. This increase in productivity maximizes your return on your combine investment and gets the job done much sooner. Better still, D Series drapers let you cut just about any crop without having to swap headers. Not only are they perfect for harvesting cereals and oil seeds, but they also perform exceptionally well in soybeans, edible beans, peas and lentils.
D Series Draper Headers feature MacDon’s new hydraulic knife drive that provides maximum power transfer and increased ground speed in most conditions. They also feature MacDon’s advanced draper system with larger capacity motors, V-guide reversible drapers and sealed roller bearings for increased power, improved durability and reduced maintenance. These knife and draper enhancements work together to deliver exceptional cutting and crop handling performance, which in turn provides for a much less fatiguing harvesting experience overall. Many operators report that they can start much earlier in the morning and finish later in the day, allowing them to cut more and finish the harvest sooner.
D60 Draper Header, the ultimate rigid combining header.
MacDon’s D60 Draper Header is a super-robust full-featured header ideal for high volume commercial operations. It offers more capacity than conventional headers, ensuring a significant performance boost for most operators. With the D60 you receive your choice of either a 5 or 6 bat PR15 pick-up reel (single or split span length reel) which efficiently lifts and sweeps material from the cutterbar for more effective cutting, especially in tough harvesting conditions. You also receive your choice of double or single knife drive so you can match performance to your crop cutting requirements. Performance is bolstered by optional features such as hydraulic header tilt, hydraulic fore-aft reel positioning, adjustable skid shoes and cutterbar poly wear plates. The deluxe self tracking reversible V-guide 24 oz. (680.4 g), polyester treated fabric drapers are a full 41.6 in. (1057 mm) in depth and back sheet is sloped for more crop conveying capacity, allowing for much better feeding of tall, bushy crops like canola, mustard and heavy cereals.
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CONSISTENTLY CLOSE SHAVE
MacDon draper headers feature MacDon’s unique C-shaped cutterbar, which permits cutting at ground level for the most consistently clean shave of your fields. This close cutting ability combined with the reel’s ability to maintain a consistent relationship with the sickle (allowing it to gently lift the crop like a comb) means improved crop recovery in crop that is downed, lodged or tangled.
EFFICIENT POWER TRANSFER
MacDon draper headers feature a highly efficient mechanical drive system for optimal power transfer to sickle. This sickle drive system features MacDon’s exclusive, enclosed oil bath wobble box which operates at a standard single sickle speed of 1,050 to 1,400 SPM or double sickle speed of 1,200 to 1,700 SPM (varies depending on combine brand and model).
CA20 COMBINE ADAPTER
This specially designed adapter allows you to mount MacDon draper headers on to your combine. Its highly effective float system employs coil springs to provide exceptional lateral and vertical flotation over rolling and uneven terrain. The CA20’s auto-header-height with header angle and ground pressure indicators allows the header to automatically adjust flotation to ground conditions, eliminating the need for the operator to make constant adjustments. The CA20 also features MacDon’s exclusive Feed Auger with retracting fingers which provides more aggressive pulling of the crop and improved heads-first crop flow which substantially reduces the likelihood of bunching. With the push of a button, the Feed Auger with retracting fingers reverses with the feed draper to allow for quick and easy unplugging of the feeder house.
SMOOTHER, GENTLER, MORE EFFICIENT FEEDING WITH NO “DEAD TRIANGLE”
Because they have no auger, MacDon draper headers have no “dead triangle”, like auger headers, where crop can hesitate and cause bunching and plugging, thus ensuring substantially smoother heads-first crop flow into your combine’s feeder house. Heads-first feeding promotes peak combine efficiency, saving fuel, improving threshing action and potentially reducing maintenance costs. Gentler feeding is also beneficial for minimizing seed loss and maximizing crop recovery in delicate crops like grass seeds, edible beans and soybeans, or when crops are dry and fragile.
ADVANCED DRAPER TECHNOLOGY
MacDon’s advanced draper technology delivers positive draper tracking under even the most adverse crop conditions. A full 41.6 in. (1057 mm) in width for improved feeding of tall, heavy crops, the drapers are rubber skim-coated with V-guides on both the edges now making it reversible to provide double the draper life on D60 and FD70 models.
BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY INSTANTLY WITH THE D50 DRAPER HEADER
Designed to be an excellent all-purpose header for most combining situations, MacDon’s D50 Draper Header allows you to cut at much higher speeds and still achieve exceptional cutting under most crop conditions. It also offers much better crop delivery depth from the cutterbar tip to the rear panels. It mounts easily to most current model combines and features a C-shaped cutterbar plus MacDon’s new 5 bat PR15 pick-up reel with flip over finger action and cam leading finger control. This reel more effectively lifts and sweeps material from the cutterbar for better cutting performance, especially in tough harvesting conditions. All D50 model headers feature a single span reel. This reduces unit weight and the need for a third center support cylinder, making it easier to add the optional fore and aft reel positioner. MacDon’s exclusive parabolic reel design helps ensure a consistent close relationship between the cutterbar and the reel over the entire length of the header. This in turn produces more even crop feeding and significantly reduced wear and breakage to the reel’s fingers.
HYDRAULIC FORE-AFT REEL POSITIONER
Adjust the reel position to changing crop and field conditions on-the-go from the cab.
Standard on some D series headers.
POLY SKIDS
For muddy harvesting conditions, or crops like soybeans, rice, lentils and edible beans poly skids permit smoother traveling of the cutterbar over the ground, and reduces the likelihood of mud building up on the cutterbar.
Standard on some D series headers.
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.
Standard on some D series headers.
Specifications
D60 DRAPER HEADER SPECIFICATIONS
Size
25 ft. (7.6 m)
30 ft. (9.1 m)
35 ft. (10.6 m)
40 ft. (12.2 m)
45 ft. (13.7 m)
Weight 1
3,881 lb. (1757 kg)
4,813 lb. (2178 kg)
5,380 lb. (2435 kg)
5,650 lb. (2563 kg)
6,221 lb. (2822 kg)
Sickle: Type / Drive / Speed
Single or double knife (depending on size and application)/Hydraulic, MacDon design enclosed oil bath wobble box(es)/Varies depending on header size, faster sickle speed on smaller headers or double knife headers
Speeds
Single knife windrower 1,300 to 1,500 SPM, double knife windrower 1,500 to 1,900 SPM / Single knife combine 1,050 to 1,400 SPM, double knife combine 1,100 to 1,700 SPM
Guard Types Available
Pointed DHT (double heat-treated), pointed CH (case-hardened), stub SM (sheet metal hold-down, forged bottom guard), stub F (forged top and bottom)
Reel: Type / Drive / Speed / Fingers
Model PR15 pick-up reel, 5 or 6 bat, 2 piece (split) or single, flip-over design, cam-leading finger control/Hydraulic/SP windrower 0 to 80 RPM, combine 0 to 67 RPM (varies depending on combine model)/HD plastic, 6 in. (152 mm) spacing, 11 in. (279 mm) length
Conveyor: Type / Drive / Speed / Delivery
41.6 in. (1057 mm) wide 24 oz. (680.4 g) rubber skim-coated drapers, reversible double V-guide with tracking, integral seal on leading edge/ Hydraulic/SP windrower 0 to 742 RPM, combine 0 to 464 RPM/Mechanical or hydraulic deck shift (SP windrower only), opening width 60.6 in. (1539 mm) to 76.7 in. (1948 mm)
Field Installed Options
Customized kits for crop, land, road and harvesting requirements: stabilizer wheels, transport package, upper cross auger, hydraulic fore and aft reel positioner, hydraulic header tilt, cutterbar poly
1 Weight depends on header configuration and does not include Combine Adapter. CA20 Combine Adapter fits most current model combines and weighs approximately 2,050 lb. (930 kg).
Floating auger, mechanical drive (reversible), removable retracting fingers with full-retraction when reversing
Speed
350 to 400 RPM (107-122 m/min.)
135 RPM, varies with combine model
Header Flotation: Type / Vertical Range / Lateral Range (tilt)
2 pairs coil springs, independent adjustment (single point at either side of adapter), transport lock-out/7 in. (178 mm)/4.8 degrees
Available for most current model combines.
D AND FD SERIES COMPARISONS
Header
D50
D60
FD70
Mounts to most current model combines (CA20 Adapter required)
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Mounts to M Series MacDon-built windrower tractors
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Single knife drive
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Double knife drive
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Hydraulic shifting deck
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Hydraulic fore and aft reel positioner
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Hydraulic header tilt
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Stabilizer wheels
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Stabilizer wheels with slow speed transport
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Upper cross auger
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Sizes
25' (7.6 m)
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30' (9.1 m)
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35' (10.6 m)
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40' (12.2 m)
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45' (13.7 m)
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1 Select sizes 2 Standard equipment
D Series draper headers mount to M Series MacDon-built windrower tractors for windrowing needs. Hydraulic and mounting kits may be required. Please consult your dealer for details.
Options
UPPER CROSS AUGER
Attached in front of the back tube, the upper cross auger improves feeding of crop to the center in heavy crop conditions. Ideal for high volume harvesting of forages, oats, canola, mustard and other tall, hard to feed crops.
TRANSPORT PACKAGE
Cushions and guides the ends of the header on larger draper headers while in Stabilizer Wheel position, plus enables transportation at slower road speeds of 30 (9.1 m) and larger headers. This kit can be used on 30’ (9.1m) and larger headers)
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).
A Series Mower Conditioner Pull-Types | Products | MacDon
Be more productive with our best mower conditioner yet.
In our never-ending quest to perfect the harvesting experience, MacDon offers the latest advance in hay and forage harvesting – the MacDon A30-D Pull-Type Mower Conditioner. Incorporating MacDon’s extensive harvesting knowledge and experience, we’ve optimized this double knife drive machine’s performance at every contact point with the crop. This has significantly improved overall cutting and conditioning performance and provided an increase in ground speed over previous MacDon Mower Conditioners. The A30-D’s design improvements are extensive and include adjustable conditioning, a new heavy-duty cutterbar design, a double knife drive system and a beefed up, easier to attach hitch. The result is a commercial quality machine that the high acreage producer can depend on to get the job done while maximizing the nutrient value of his crop.
Chowchilla farmer’s search for a better hay windrower ends with MacDon’s new M150.
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Exclusive articulated power turn (APT) hitch
MacDon’s APT hitch allows you to pull the machine on either side of the tractor for back and forth harvesting.
The vertical pivot has been moved back from the tractor to significantly reduce turning radius and make it easier to open fields.
Exclusive to MacDon, the APT hitch found on the R85 Rotary Disc and A30-D pull types represents a complete rethinking of hitch design by MacDon engineers. First, they insisted that the hitch have a high capacity all hydraulic drive system to provide overload protection for all components and reduce maintenance requirements when compared to mechanical hitch designs. Next, they repositioned the drive shaft so that a straight line is maintained between the tractor’s PTO and header pump. This further reduced vibration and wear on the unit. They also rethought the hitch assembly and moved the vertical pivot back from the tractor, and allowed the front end of the tongue to extend over it. This resulted in a much tighter turning radius compared to conventional designs and the ability to pull the machine on either side of the tractor. Finally, our engineers added a horizontal pivot to fully accommodate the rolling movement of the mower during normal operation and minimize side loads on the rear of the tractor. The end of their efforts was a completely new hitch, one that improved maneuverability, reduced maintenance and made opening a field easier than ever.
Widest conditioning rolls on the market
To improve conditioning performance, the R85 Rotary Disc and A30-D pull-types have been equipped with the widest steel on steel rolls on the market (102"/2591 mm on the A30-D; 118"/3000 mm on the R85). Wider rolls result in a thinner mat of material passing through, which increases the amount of crop in contact with the rolls, improving crimping performance and ensuring thorough conditioning of the plant stem. These conditioning rolls also feature a design which more aggressively pulls crop away from the cutting discs and feeds it into the forming shield, for reduced power requirements and improved performance in both light crop conditions such as grass and heavier alfalfa type crops.
Z-shaped cutterbar
We’ve made the cutterbar super strong by giving it a Z-shaped profile and incorporating a rectangular reinforcement. As a result the cutterbar is much stronger along both the horizontal and vertical planes, allowing it to better withstand impact from field obstacles.
Power-through unplugging
The A30-D’s conditioner rolls can be easily unplugged from the comfort of the tractor seat. By simply raising the header, the conditioner rolls will separate, providing power through unplugging of crop build up.
Improved crop flow and handling
Crop feeding is enhanced by MacDon’s poly feed pan design (shown), progressive feed paddles and unique stripper bars which combine to allow for smooth feeding, even under adverse conditions.
Built for the tough going
Like all MacDon harvesting machines, the A30-D is designed for the toughest conditions. Exceptional durability of the unit is assured by the heavy-duty cast housing of the dual wobble boxes and rugged internal components of the knife drive system. The A30-D’s independent suspension system features heavy duty flotation springs (shown) which allow the header to react quickly and smoothly to ground obstructions, reducing the likelihood of damage to the cutterbar and knife components.
Wide flotation tires
The A30-D’s wide 31 x 13.5 - 15 tires provide smooth flotation over uneven ground and a light footprint – an important advantage in soft soil conditions.
Transport locks
Easy and quick to engage, the A30-D and R85 transport lock valves are activated by levers located on the hitch and on the header lift cylinders.
Full width forming shield
This easy to adjust side forming shield makes it simple to set the width of the windrow. A rear fluffer shield is also standard and is used to adjust height and density of windrow for optimum dry down.
Specifications
A30-D MOWER CONDITIONER PULL-TYPE SPECIFICATIONS
Size
16 ft. (4.9 m)
18 ft. (5.5 m)
Weight
7,750 lb. (3525 kg)
7,950 lb. (3615 kg)
Effective Cutting Width
16.25 ft. (4953 mm)
17.75 ft. (5410 mm)
PTO Drive
1,000 RPM
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/275 RPM, 20T sprocket
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/736 RPM (loaded)
MacDon skid shoes (16'/4.9 m model shown) operate in different positions to allow for cutting in rocky conditions (three positions on 16'/4.9 m, two positions 13'/4 m). This higher ground clearance allows for excellent rock protection.
Guard angle adjustment options
The A30-D comes with manual or optional hydraulic guard angle adjustment allowing you to easily switch between close cut and longer stubble cutting lengths.
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.
A significant leap forward in draper header technology, MacDon D Series Drapers offer improved capacity and provide the operator with unparalleled productivity. Better still, D Series Drapers are true multi-crop harvesting solutions letting you cut just about any crop without having to swap headers. Not only are they perfect for harvesting cereals, oil seeds, grass seeds and edible beans, they will also outperform most auger headers in hay and forage applications. If you are looking for the ultimate combination of swath formation and productivity, you can’t do better than MacDon’s D Series Draper Headers for your operation.
FEATURES • Extra large 76.7" (1948 mm) windrow opening coupled with a step back design on the rear header panel allows for more volume of tall bushy crops resulting in improved crop flow and windrow formation • PR15 pick-up reel which features MacDon’s flip-over finger action and cam-leading finger control • Hydraulic knife drive for maximum power transfer and increased ground speed in most conditions • Mechanical and hydraulic deck shift (center or end delivery on D60, center only on D50)
D60 SIZES • 15 ft. (4.6 m) •20 ft. (6.1 m) • 25 ft. (7.6 m) • 30 ft. (9.1 m) • 35 ft. (10.6 m) • 40 ft. (12.2 m) • 45 ft. (13.7 m)
Mounting a MacDon header on his new combine put Darryl Heide back in business.
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ADVANCED DRAPER TECHNOLOGY
MacDon’s draper system features larger capacity motors and heavy duty double row sealed roller bearings for increased power and reduced maintenance. MacDon’s puncture and tear resistant V-guide drapers are designed for positive tracking. On the D60 model, the double V-guide draper can be reversed if the leading edge becomes damaged or worn, effectively doubling draper life. Combined with MacDon’s draper protecting patented C-shaped cutterbar, these features make them MacDon’s most durable and reliable drapers ever.
CONSISTENTLY CLOSE SHAVE
MacDon’s unique patented C-shaped cutterbar, which permits cutting at ground level for the most consistently clean shave of your fields. This close cutting ability combined with the reel’s ability to maintain a consistent relationship with the sickle (allowing it to gently lift the crop like a comb) means improved recovery in crop that is downed, lodged or tangled.
BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY INSTANTLY WITH D SERIES DRAPER HEADERS
Designed to be excellent all-purpose headers for cereals, canola, hay, forage and specialty crops, MacDon’s D Series Drapers allow you to cut at significantly higher speeds and achieve greater capacity, while still delivering exceptionally uniform and fluffy windrows. This is possible thanks to their extra-wide 76.7" (1948 mm) swath opening, increased draper depth, better angling on the back sheet and the higher crop clearance of the M Series Windrower. D Series Drapers are available in two models the center delivery single knife D50, which comes with a 5 bat PR15 pick up reel and is perfect for most harvesting situations, and the super robust full-featured D60 which is designed for high volume commercial operations. Both models feature MacDon’s patented C-shaped cutterbar. Long-life double V-guide drapers are standard on the D60.
MACDON’S D60 – THE ULTIMATE IN DRAPER HARVESTING PERFORMANCE
Available in single and double knife versions, MacDon’s full-featured D60 model is designed for high acreage operations and is outfitted with heavier duty drapers, shiftable decks on certain configurations (that allow center or side delivery) and the ability to attach MacDon’s HC10 Hay Conditioner (available for double knife drives up to 30'/9.1 m). For hay and forage harvesting, MacDon’s optional double windrow attachment (available for double knife version headers only) allows you to lay up to 50' (15.2 m) of conditioned crop in a windrow, ideal for today’s larger forage harvesters. The D60 is configured with either a 5 or 6 bat PR15 pick-up reel, both of which have been specially engineered to maintain a consistently close cutterbar to reel relationship over the entire length of the header as well as provide more effective lift and sweep of material from the cutterbar. As such, you’ll experience better cutting performance, especially in tough harvesting conditions such as downed or tangled crops. For more control, the D60 comes standard with hydraulic fore-aft reel positioner and can be outfitted with performance options such as hydraulic header tilt for the ultimate harvesting package.
EXCELLENT FOR HAY AND FORAGE
With the addition of MacDon’s HC10 Hay Conditioner, D60 headers become high performance hay and forage harvesting machines. If you’re cutting for one of today’s large forage harvesters, MacDon’s optional double windrow attachment (available for double knife units) lets you lay up to 50' (15.2 m) of conditioned crop in a single windrow.
Specifications
D60 DRAPER HEADER SPECIFICATIONS
Size
15 ft. (4.6 m)
20 ft. (6.1 m)
25 ft. (7.6 m)
30 ft. (9.1 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
40 ft. (12.2 m)
45 ft. (13.7 m)
Weight 1
2,780 lb. (1258 kg)
3,265 lb. (1484 kg)
3,872 lb. (1753 kg)
4,812 lb. (2178 kg)
5,337 lb. (2480 kg)
5,704 lb. (2593 kg)
6,110 lb. (2777 kg)
Sickle: Type / Drive / Speed
Single or double knife (depending on size and application) / Hydraulic, MacDon design enclosed oil bath wobble box(es) / Varies depending on header size, faster sickle speed on smaller headers
Speeds
Single knife windrower 1,300 to 1,500 SPM, double knife windrower 1,500 to 1,900 SPM / Single knife combine 1,050 to 1,450 SPM, double knife combine 1,100 to 1,700 SPM
Guards
Pointed DHT (double heat-treated), pointed CH (case-hardened), stub SM (sheet metal hold-down, forged bottom guard), stub F (forged top and bottom)
Reel: Type / Drive / Speed / Fingers
Model PR15 pick-up reel, 5 or 6 bat, 2 piece (split) or single span, flip-over design, cam-leading finger control/Hydraulic/SP windrower 0 to 80 RPM, combine 0 to 67 RPM (varies depending on combine model)/HD plastic, 6 in. (152 mm) spacing, 11 in. (279 mm) length
Conveyor: Type / Drive / Speed / Delivery
41.6 in. (1057 mm) wide rubber skim-coated drapers, double reversible V-guide tracking, integral seal on leading edge/Hydraulic/SP windrower 0 to 742 FPM, combine 0 to 464 FPM/Mechanical or hydraulic deck shift (SP windrower only), opening width 60.6 in. (1539 mm) to 76.7 in. (1948 mm)
1 Weight based on double knife configuration. For combine application add approximately 2,050 lb. (930 kg) for Combine Adapter.
Single knife windrower 1,100 to 1,400 SPM / Single knife combine 1,050 to 1,400 SPM
Guards
Pointed CH (case-hardened)
Reel: Type / Drive / Speed / Fingers
Model PR15 pick-up reel, 5 bat, single span reel, flip-over design, cam-leading finger control/Hydraulic/SP windrower 0 to 80 RPM, combine 0 to 67 RPM (varies depending on combine model)/Wear-resistant plastic, 6 in. (152 mm) spacing, 11 in. (279 mm) length
Conveyor: Type / Drive / Speed / Delivery
41.6 in. (1057 mm) wide rubber skim-coated drapers, V-guide tracking/Hydraulic/SP windrower 0 to 742 FPM, combine 0 to 464 FPM/Center delivery, opening width 60.6 in. (1539 mm) to 76.7 in. (1948 mm)
2 For combine application add approximately 2,050 lb. (930 kg) for Combine Adapter.
D50 and D60 SERIES COMPARISONS
Header
D50
D60
Mounts to M Series MacDon-built windrower tractors
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Mounts to most current model combines (CA20 Adapter required)
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Single knife drive
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Double knife drive
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Hydraulic shifting deck
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Hydraulic fore and aft reel positioner
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Hydraulic header tilt
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Stabilizer wheels
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Stabilizer wheels with slow speed transport
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Upper cross auger
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Drapers
19 ounce | single V guide
24 ounce | double V guide | reversable | sealed leading edge
Reel
single span | 5 bat (only)
single or split reel | 5 or 6 bat available
Reel Arms
Straight
Curved for more consistent cutterbar to reel relationship
Reel Arm Cranks
Lazer Cut
Cast - for more torque
Reel Fore/aft
Manual Fore/aft
Hydraulic Fore/aft
Knife Drive
Single Knife (only)
Single & Double Knife available
Guards
Case Hardened
Heat Treated or Stub Guards
Crop Delivery
Center (welded decks)
Triple Delivery (center or either end)
Crop Dividers
Non removable
Removable
Sizes
15' (4.6 m)
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20' (6.1 m)
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25' (7.6 m)
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30' (9.1 m)
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35' (10.6 m)
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40' (12.2 m)
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45' (13.7 m)
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3 Select sizes 4 Standard equipment 5 For 30' (9.1 m) and larger sizes only 6 Not recommended for mounting to SP windrower
Options
STABILIZER WHEELS
Spring loaded wheels help cushion the ends of draper headers when moving over field obstacles. This kit can be used on 30’ (9.1m) and larger headers)
DOUBLE WINDROW ATTACHMENT (D 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. When mounting to D60 Double Knife headers HC10 Conditioner is required.
DOUBLE WINDROW ATTACHMENT WINDROW SIZE PLACEMENT
D Series
Double Placement
50 ft. (15.2 m)
Triple Placement1
60 ft. (18.3 m) 2
All Double Windrow Attachments must be used in conjunction with Hay Conditioner on the D Series Headers 1 Triple placement is possible with installation of GPS Auto Steer on your Windrower 2 The 60' (18.2m) is accomplished with the use of the 20' (6.1 m) D60-D
UPPER CROSS AUGER
Attached in front of the back tube, the upper cross auger improves feeding of crop to the center in heavy crop conditions. Ideal for high volume harvesting of forages, oats, canola, mustard and other tall, hard to feed crops.
TRANSPORT PACKAGE
Cushions and guides the ends of the header on larger draper headers while in Stabilizer Wheel position, plus enables transportation at slower road speeds of 30 (9.1 m) and larger headers. This kit can be used on 30’ (9.1m) and larger headers)
HYDRAULIC FORE-AFT REEL POSITIONER
Adjust the reel position to changing crop and field conditions on-the-go from the cab.
POLY SKIDS
For muddy harvesting conditions, or crops like soybeans, rice, lentils and edible beans poly skids permit smoother traveling of the cutterbar over the ground, and reduces the likelihood of mud building up on the cutterbar.
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).
HAY CONDITIONER
MacDon s HC10 Hay Conditioner, available for double knife drives up to 30 (9.1 m), turns a D60 header into a high performance hay and forage harvester.
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)
Chowchilla farmer’s search for a better hay windrower ends with MacDon’s new M150.
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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.
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
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
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
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)
A30 D AUGER HEADER SPECIFICATIONS
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
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.
DOUBLE WINDROW ATTACHMENT WINDROW SIZE PLACEMENT
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.
If you’ve been looking for a header that cuts alfalfa at speeds up to16 MPH (26 km/h) and powers through 12' (3.6 m) of cane or a heavy winter forage crop – MacDon’s R85 Rotary Disc provides all this and more. This next generation rotary disc machine has been significantly improved in almost every important area including frame strength, cutting angle, disc pattern, header flotation and conditioning. There’s even MacDon’s new Double Windrow Attachment that allows you to place up to 48' (14.6 m) of crop into a single windrow by combining three 16' (4.9 m) conditioned windrows. The result is a machine that delivers greatly improved cutting, crop handling and windrow formation, especially in tough, heavy or wet crop conditions.
FEATURES • Hydraulically driven header with high capacity • Lower daily and annual maintenance requirements due to fewer moving parts than some competitive disc mowers • Improved header float with fine-tune hydraulic adjustment on-the go • Heat treated cutting and wear components • separate replaceable guards to protect cutterbar between discs
The Lamb brothers grow their operation with MacDon rotary windrowers.
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STRONGER, LESS MAINTENANCE
The replaceable inner skin on cutterbar access hoods helps to reduce possible damage to outer cover for improved resale value.
MacDon’s engineers have substantially strengthened the R85’s header frame by making sure that the top link, lower lift arms and all header parts are anchored or bolted into sturdy frame members. Operators will also appreciate the R85’s lower maintenance requirements thanks to its fewer moving parts than mechanical drive designs, and greasing intervals of 25 and 50 hours.
CUT LOWER, CUT CLEANER, CUT FASTER
To help you cut lower and at a flatter angle we’ve both lowered the profile of the cutterbar and strengthened the design of the cutterbar cradle. These improvements combined with the R85’s sturdy frame design and excellent spring flotation system allows you to run the machine faster over rough terrain and still maintain a consistently clean cut.
IMPROVED CAPACITY AND CROP HANDLING
We’ve given the 16' (4.9 m) R85 an overshot auger to more efficiently transfer crop from the discs to the wide conditioner rolls and improve cutting performance in tougher conditions.
The R85 boasts a number of new features that improve capacity and crop handling. These include an optimized disc rotation pattern to reduce the amount of debris thrown across the cutterbar, and newly added accelerators on each disc to promote better crop flow in thick and tangled crop. Together, these improvements add up to significantly increased cutting capacity, reduced crop stripping and improved windrow formation.
NEW OVERLOAD PROTECTION
R85 cutterbars feature a single removable key on the outside hubs that will shear if the disc comes in contact with an object that stops its movement. The hub can then be removed and the key replaced, allowing the operator to quickly get back to cutting.
DOUBLE WINDROW ATTACHMENT
MacDon’s optional Double Windrow Attachment allows you to place up to 48' (14.6 m) of conditioned crop with the R85 into a single windrow.
WIDEST CONDITIONING ROLLS ON THE MARKET
To improve conditioning performance, the R85 Rotary Disc has been equipped with the widest steel on steel rolls on the market (118"/3000 mm). Wider rolls increase the amount of crop contact, improving crimping performance and ensuring thorough conditioning of the plant stem. These conditioning rolls also feature a design which more aggressively pulls crop away from the cutting discs, for reduced power requirements and improved performance.
Specifications
R85 ROTARY DISC HEADER SPECIFICATIONS
Size
13 ft. (4 m)
16 ft. (4.9 m)
Weight
3,000 lb. (1360 kg)
4,300 lb. (1955 kg)
Drive (Maximum Hydraulic Power)
130 HP (97 kW)
231 HP (172 kW)
Cutting Speed/Knife Tip Speed
1,800 to 2,600 RPM/131 MPH (210.8 km/h) to 189 MPH (304 km/h)
Cutting Angle Range
0-8˚ below horizontal
Number of Cutting Discs/Blades
8/2
10/2
Hay Conditioner Roll: Type/ Length
Intermeshing steel bars, 118 in. (3000 mm)
Intermeshing steel N-bars, 118 in. (3000 mm)
Gear Train Protection
Shearable key in each spindle
Options
Tall crop divider, gauge roller (only available for 16 ft./4.9 m model), adjustable skid shoes, double windrow attachment, hydraulic couplers for quick attachment
Options
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.
DOUBLE WINDROW ATTACHMENT (R 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.
DOUBLE WINDROW ATTACHMENT WINDROW SIZE PLACEMENT
R Series
Double Placement
32 ft. (9.8 m)
Triple Placement1
48 ft. (14.6 m)
1 Triple placement is possible with installation of GPS Auto Steer on your Windrower
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.
PW7 Swathmaster™ Series IV Combine Pick-Up | Products | MacDon
New header mounting allows the auger to be mounted closer to the feeder chain for better feeding.
Single point hook up for hydraulics, electrical and locking pins.
Left-hand PTO hook-up.
PTO shafts come with radial pin clutch.
Chain tension is adjusted by moving PTO drive, eliminating the chain tension idler.
Replaceable floor panel.
Ultra float suspension system carries and supports pick-up.
Durable polyethylene side safety shield.
Finger timing and auger chain tension can get adjusted without removing side shields.
Swathmaster™ Series IV features
New features and design for improved performance, reliability and operator convenience.
Front belt rear roller middle support, now standard on the 16' model to greatly reduce belt slippage.
Orbit motor on front belt for direct pull, with self-tightening V-belt drive of rear belt.
New wheel height adjustment and new large 20 x 10 – 10 flotation tires along with ultra float suspension for improved stability, reduced wheel bounce and reduced ground pressure.
Reduced number of grease points.
Draper roller mounting position reduces grain loss and back feeding.
Hydraulically operated crop hold-down.
High quality plastic fingers are standard, steel teeth are optional.
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PW7 Pick-up header specifications
Header Size
13 ft. (4 m)
15 ft. (4.6 m)
Weight
1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Overall Width
171 in. (4 343 mm), 192 in. (4 877 mm) with clearance lights
190 in. (4 826 mm) 211 in. (5 359 mm) with clearance lights
Overall Height
45 in. (1 143 mm) with clearance lights
45 in. (1 143 mm) with clearance lights
Overall Depth
35 in. (889 mm)
35 in. (889 mm)
Header Opening Width
154 in. (3 912 mm)
173 in. (4 394 mm)
Auger Diameter
24 in. (610 mm)
24 in. (610 mm)
Auger Fingers
0.625 in. (16 mm) induction hardened, 18 - 24 fingers (depending on machine)
Auger Speed
150 - 217 RPM (depending on combine)
Drive Shaft
Heavy duty, fully shielded with built-in clutch
Swathmaster™ IV specifications
Size
14 ft. (4.27 m)
16 ft. (4.88 m)
Number of 19 in. (482 mm) Draper Belts
8
9
Actual Picking Width
152 in. (3 861 mm)
171 in. (4 343 mm)
Mounting Bracket Width
163 in. (4 140 mm)
182 in. (4 623 mm)
Shipping Weight
1,650 lbs. (780.4 kg)
1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Overall Width to Edge of Tires
190 in. (5 826 mm)
209 in. (5 309 mm)
FD Series FlexDraper® Headers for Combines | Products | MacDon
A significant leap forward in draper header technology, MacDon D Series drapers fit most current model combines and offer greater capacity than conventional headers. This increase in productivity maximizes your return on your combine investment and gets the job done much sooner. Better still, D Series drapers let you cut just about any crop without having to swap headers. Not only are they perfect for harvesting cereals and oil seeds, but they also perform exceptionally well in soybeans, edible beans, peas and lentils.
D Series Draper Headers feature MacDon’s new hydraulic knife drive that provides maximum power transfer and increased ground speed in most conditions. They also feature MacDon’s advanced draper system with larger capacity motors, V-guide reversible drapers and sealed roller bearings for increased power, improved durability and reduced maintenance. These knife and draper enhancements work together to deliver exceptional cutting and crop handling performance, which in turn provides for a much less fatiguing harvesting experience overall. Many operators report that they can start much earlier in the morning and finish later in the day, allowing them to cut more and finish the harvest sooner.
The latest evolution of MacDon’s ground breaking FlexDraper® technology, MacDon’s FD70 will significantly boost your combine’s productivity in high volume, high bushel crops as well as low-podding crops such as soybeans, beans, lentils and peas. Its unique three-section flex frame offers greater flex range than a comparably sized flex auger header. Compared to their traditional flex headers, most producers experience an immediate increase in capacity.
Shawn Johnson says that his FD70s give him an advantage over others.
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CONSISTENTLY CLOSE SHAVE
MacDon draper headers feature MacDon’s unique C-shaped cutterbar, which permits cutting at ground level for the most consistently clean shave of your fields. This close cutting ability combined with the reel’s ability to maintain a consistent relationship with the sickle (allowing it to gently lift the crop like a comb) means improved crop recovery in crop that is downed, lodged or tangled.
EFFICIENT POWER TRANSFER
MacDon draper headers feature a highly efficient mechanical drive system for optimal power transfer to sickle. This sickle drive system features MacDon’s exclusive, enclosed oil bath wobble box which operates at a standard single sickle speed of 1,050 to 1,400 SPM or double sickle speed of 1,200 to 1,700 SPM (varies depending on combine brand and model).
CA20 COMBINE ADAPTER
This specially designed adapter allows you to mount MacDon draper headers on to your combine. Its highly effective float system employs coil springs to provide exceptional lateral and vertical flotation over rolling and uneven terrain. The CA20’s auto-header-height with header angle and ground pressure indicators allows the header to automatically adjust flotation to ground conditions, eliminating the need for the operator to make constant adjustments. The CA20 also features MacDon’s exclusive Feed Auger with retracting fingers which provides more aggressive pulling of the crop and improved heads-first crop flow which substantially reduces the likelihood of bunching. With the push of a button, the Feed Auger with retracting fingers reverses with the feed draper to allow for quick and easy unplugging of the feeder house.
SMOOTHER, GENTLER, MORE EFFICIENT FEEDING WITH NO “DEAD TRIANGLE”
Because they have no auger, MacDon draper headers have no “dead triangle”, like auger headers, where crop can hesitate and cause bunching and plugging, thus ensuring substantially smoother heads-first crop flow into your combine’s feeder house. Heads-first feeding promotes peak combine efficiency, saving fuel, improving threshing action and potentially reducing maintenance costs. Gentler feeding is also beneficial for minimizing seed loss and maximizing crop recovery in delicate crops like grass seeds, edible beans and soybeans, or when crops are dry and fragile.
ADVANCED DRAPER TECHNOLOGY
MacDon’s advanced draper technology delivers positive draper tracking under even the most adverse crop conditions. A full 41.6 in. (1057 mm) in width for improved feeding of tall, heavy crops, the drapers are rubber skim-coated with V-guides on both the edges now making it reversible to provide double the draper life on D60 and FD70 models.
SWITCH FROM FLEX TO RIGID IN SECONDS
One of the great advantages of the FD70 FlexDraper® is its ability to switch from flex to rigid with a simple and quick flip of a lever. Producers can switch from cutting wheat and rice to cutting specialty crops and soybeans in seconds giving you expanded productivity. Many producers can now do all of their harvesting with just one header.
UNIQUE FLEXING ACTION
The FD70 also features MacDon’s exclusive parabolic reel design, which helps ensure a consistent close relationship between the cutterbar and the reel over the entire length of the header. This in turn produces more even crop feeding and significantly reduced wear and breakage to the reel’s fingers.
MacDon’s three-section concept is as simple in design as it is effective in execution. It is based on the principle that flex headers only became necessary when they got wider than 17.5 feet (5.3 m), because anything less can handle most ground contours. As such, MacDon FlexDrapers are similar to running three smaller headers together, all 17.5 feet (5.3 m) or under. This unique flexing action allows the header to maintain a consistently close relationship between the knife and the reel, even in maximum flex. The result is the most flexible header yet, with wing float and flex capabilities that greatly exceed the range of float on flexible cutterbars found on conventional flex headers. You have to see it to believe it.
POLY SKIDS
For muddy harvesting conditions, or crops like soybeans, rice, lentils and edible beans poly skids permit smoother traveling of the cutterbar over the ground, and reduces the likelihood of mud building up on the cutterbar.
HYDRAULIC FORE-AFT REEL POSITIONER
Adjust the reel position to changing crop and field conditions on-the-go from the cab.
Specifications
FD70 FLEXDRAPER® SPECIFICATIONS
Size/Cutting Width
30 ft. (9.1 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
40 ft. (12.2 m)
45 ft. (13.7 m)
Weight: Single Knife Drive1
6,866 lb. (3114 kg)
7,287 lb. (3305 kg)
7,709 lb. (3497 kg)
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Weight: Double Knife Drive2
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7,909 lb. (3587 kg)
8,338 lb. (3782 kg)
Sickle: Type / Drive / Speed / Guards
Single or double knife/Hydraulic, MacDon design enclosed oil bath wobble box/1,050 to 1,400 SPM, varies depending on header size/Pointed DHT (double heat-treated), strong, mud resistant profile
Reel: Type / Drive / Speed / Fingers
Model PR15 pick-up reel (5 bat), 2-piece (split), flip-over design, cam-leading finger control/Hydraulic/0 to 67 RPM varies depending on combine model/11 in. (279 mm) length, wear-resistant plastic, 6 in. (152 mm) spacing
Conveyor: Type / Drive / Speed
41.6 in. (1057 mm) width, reversible 24 oz. (680.4 g) rubber skim-coated drapers, double V-guide with tracking, integral seal on leading edge/Hydraulic/0 to 464 RPM
Standard Features
Adapters for most current model combines, hydraulic fore-aft reel positioner, hydraulic header tilt, cutterbar poly wear plates, adjustable skid shoes, auto-header height with header angle and ground pressure indicators
Field Installed Options
Upper cross auger recommended for tall bushy crops, stabilizer wheels, slow-speed transport with stabilizer wheels, lodged-crop end finger, reel kit for rice and other specialty option kits
Please consult your dealer for field installed options that best suit your crop and field conditions. 1 Weight includes Combine Adapter. Some combine models may not lift header. Check with your dealer for proper ballast and hydraulic lift cylinders.
CA20 COMBINE ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS
Center Draper
Feed Auger
Size
78.7 in. (2000 mm) width
65.3 in. (1660 mm) width
Weight
Approximately 2,050 lb. (930 kg), varies with combine model
Floating auger, mechanical drive (reversible), removable retracting fingers with full-retraction when reversing
Speed
350 to 400 RPM (107-122 m/min.)
135 RPM, varies with combine model
Header Flotation: Type/Vertical Range/Lateral Range (tilt)
2 pairs coil springs, independent adjustment (single point at either side of adapter), transport lock-out/7 in. (178 mm)/4.8 degrees
Available for most current model combines.
D AND FD SERIES COMPARISONS
Header
D50
D60
FD70
Mounts to most current model combines (CA20 Adapter required)
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Mounts to M Series MacDon-built windrower tractors
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Single knife drive
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Double knife drive
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Hydraulic shifting deck
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Hydraulic fore and aft reel positioner
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Hydraulic header tilt
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Stabilizer wheels
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Stabilizer wheels with slow speed transport
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Upper cross auger
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Sizes
25' (7.6 m)
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30' (9.1 m)
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35' (10.6 m)
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40' (12.2 m)
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45' (13.7 m)
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1 Select sizes 2 Standard equipment
D Series draper headers mount to M Series MacDon-built windrower tractors for windrowing needs. Hydraulic and mounting kits may be required. Please consult your dealer for details.
Options
UPPER CROSS AUGER
Attached in front of the back tube, the upper cross auger improves feeding of crop to the center in heavy crop conditions. Ideal for high volume harvesting of forages, oats, canola, mustard and other tall, hard to feed crops.
TRANSPORT PACKAGE
Cushions and guides the ends of the header on larger draper headers while in Stabilizer Wheel position, plus enables transportation at slower road speeds of 30 (9.1 m) and larger headers. This kit can be used on 30’ (9.1m) and larger headers)
R Series Rotary Disc Pull-Types | Products | MacDon
An impressive leap forward in pull-type harvesting productivity.
Significantly upgraded in almost every important area, MacDon’s R85 Rotary Disc Pull-Type reinvents what a rotary disc machine is capable of. Operators will experience greatly improved durability, windrow formation and cutting speed, especially in tough, heavy or wet crop conditions.
New rotary disc pull-type mower brings home MacDon’s fourth AE50 award.
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Exclusive articulated power turn (APT) hitch
MacDon’s APT hitch allows you to pull the machine on either side of the tractor for back and forth harvesting.
The vertical pivot has been moved back from the tractor to significantly reduce turning radius and make it easier to open fields.
Exclusive to MacDon, the APT hitch found on the R85 Rotary Disc and A30-D pull types represents a complete rethinking of hitch design by MacDon engineers. First, they insisted that the hitch have a high capacity all hydraulic drive system to provide overload protection for all components and reduce maintenance requirements when compared to mechanical hitch designs. Next, they repositioned the drive shaft so that a straight line is maintained between the tractor’s PTO and header pump. This further reduced vibration and wear on the unit. They also rethought the hitch assembly and moved the vertical pivot back from the tractor, and allowed the front end of the tongue to extend over it. This resulted in a much tighter turning radius compared to conventional designs and the ability to pull the machine on either side of the tractor. Finally, our engineers added a horizontal pivot to fully accommodate the rolling movement of the mower during normal operation and minimize side loads on the rear of the tractor. The end of their efforts was a completely new hitch, one that improved maneuverability, reduced maintenance and made opening a field easier than ever.
Widest conditioning rolls on the market
To improve conditioning performance, the R85 Rotary Disc and A30-D pull-types have been equipped with the widest steel on steel rolls on the market (102"/2591 mm on the A30-D; 118"/3000 mm on the R85). Wider rolls result in a thinner mat of material passing through, which increases the amount of crop in contact with the rolls, improving crimping performance and ensuring thorough conditioning of the plant stem. These conditioning rolls also feature a design which more aggressively pulls crop away from the cutting discs and feeds it into the forming shield, for reduced power requirements and improved performance in both light crop conditions such as grass and heavier alfalfa type crops.
Cut lower, cut cleaner, cut faster
To help you cut lower and at a flatter angle we’ve both lowered the profile of the cutterbar and strengthened the design of the cutterbar cradle. These improvements combined with the R85’s sturdy frame design and excellent spring flotation system allows the operator to run the machine faster over rough terrain and still maintain a consistently clean cut.
Stronger, less maintenance
The replaceable inner skin on cutterbar access hoods helps to reduce possible damage to outer cover for improved resale value.
MacDon’s engineers have substantially strengthened the R85’s header frame by making sure that the top link, lower lift arms and all header parts are anchored or bolted into sturdy frame members. Operators will also appreciate the R85’s lower maintenance requirements thanks to its fewer moving parts than mechanical drive designs, and greasing intervals of 25 and 50 hours.
Improved capacity and crop handling
We’ve given the 16' (4.9 m) R85 an overshot auger to more efficiently transfer crop from the discs to the wide conditioner rolls and improve cutting performance in tougher conditions.
The R85 boasts a number of new features that improve capacity and crop handling. First, we’ve added an overshot auger (16'/4.9 m model) for more positive feeding and less back feeding of crop at the ends of the header when cutting heavier material. We’ve also reconfigured the disc rotation pattern to reduce the amount of debris thrown across the cutterbar into diverging paths. Finally, we’ve added accelerators on each disc to promote better crop flow rearwards and help power through thick and tangled crop. Together, these improvements add up to significantly increased cutting capacity, smoother – more positive – crop flow and reduced crop stripping, especially under wet and heavy crop conditions.
New overload protection
R85 cutterbars feature replaceable key shear protection in each hub assembly. The shafts are designed to break and seal off from the cutterbar if the disc comes into contact with a solid object. It also features a single replaceable key on the outside hubs that will shear if the disc comes in contact with an object that stops its movement. The hub can then be removed and the key replaced, allowing the operator to quickly get back to cutting.
Sculptured rock guards
The R85 guards are designed to completely cover the underside of the cutterbar and cradle, these guards improve self-cleaning in sticky soil conditions.
Transport locks
Easy and quick to engage, the A30-D and R85 transport lock valves are activated by levers located on the hitch and on the header lift cylinders.
Full width forming shield
This easy to adjust side forming shield makes it simple to set the width of the windrow. A rear fluffer shield is also standard and is used to adjust height and density of windrow for optimum dry down.
Specifications
R85 ROTARY DISC PULL-TYPE SPECIFICATIONS
Size
13 ft. (4 m)
16 ft. (4.9 m)
Weight
5,760 lb. (2590 kg)
7,130 lb. (3240 kg)
Effective Cutting Width
12.78 ft. (3895 m)
15.83 ft. (4.8m)
Number of Cutting Discs/Blades
8/2
10/2
Disc Speed
2,530 RPM @ 1,000 PTO
Gear Train Protection
Shearable key between spindle and hub
Cutting Angle Range
0-7˚ below horizontal
Knife Tip Speed
184 MPH (296 km/h)
Transport Width/Length
156 in. (3952 mm)/286 in. (7260 mm)
192 in. (4546 mm)/344 in. (8760 mm)
Tractor Requirements 1
110 HP (82 kW)
140 HP (104 kW)
Hay Conditioner Type
Intermeshing steel bars
Hay Conditioner Length
118 in. (3000 mm)
Hay Conditioner Diameter
9.0 in. (229 mm)
9.2 in. (233 mm)
Forming Shield
36 in. (915 mm) windrow to 102 in. (2540 mm) wide swath
Hitch
Articulated Pivot Tongue (APT), controlled by double acting cylinder with transport lockout valve for swing cylinder and articulation joint, hydraulic header lift and swing
Wheel/Tires
15 in. (381 mm)/11L - 15 SL 8 ply
15 in. (381 mm)/31 x 13.5 - 15 NHS 8 ply
PTO Options
1.375 in. (35 mm) dia. 21 T. PTO, 1.75 in. (44 mm) dia. 20 T. PTO
Options
Tall crop divider, adjustable skid shoes, transport hitch for truck, hydraulic pressure gauge, drawbar or quick-hitch (3 point) compatible
1 HP requirements may vary based on crop conditions, terrain and cutting speed.
Options
Skid shoes
MacDon skid shoes (16'/4.9 m model shown) operate in different positions to allow for cutting in rocky conditions (three positions on 16'/4.9 m, two positions 13'/4 m). This higher ground clearance allows for excellent rock protection.
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.
How do you improve a machine that has set industry benchmarks for speed and productivity? The answer is you focus on pushing the boundaries even further; things like giving every model a horsepower boost, improving operator comfort with an all-new suspension system and boosting infield performance with an upgraded header drive. What you won’t find changed are the things operators loved, such as intuitive controls, easier maintenance and the exclusive Dual Direction® technology that permits faster travel to and from the field at road speeds up to 23 MPH (37 km/h).
John Burns says some of his harvest was saved thanks to MacDon.
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UP-POWERED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES
All M Series Windrowers have received a significant horsepower boost thanks to the addition of Cummins engines across the board. At the top of the scale is the M205, which takes on all challenges thanks to its high powered Cummins turbo diesel engine (220 HP/164 kW at a rated 2,200 RPMs) that can automatically power boost to 230 HP (170 kW) when in extreme conditions. Powerful enough to run draper headers up to 40' (12.2 m), this tier 3 engine is fuel efficient and environment friendly. Equipped with Intermediate Speed Control (ISC) all header functions operate at full power with reduced engine RPM for increased fuel savings. Both the M155 and M105 also enjoy upgraded power with new tier 3 Cummins engines of their own.
M Series Engine Specifications
M205
M155
M105
Rated
220 HP
148 HP
110 HP
Boosted
230 HP
156 HP
115 HP
Refer to specifications for RPM details
EXCEPTIONAL CROP CLEARANCE
The M Series frame features a wide wheel stance and an unobstructed, unmatched 45.7" (1160 mm) below frame clearance when cutting bushy crops.
NEW MORE EFFICIENT HEADER DRIVE
To ensure that every ounce of power being generated is effectively delivered to the header drive motor, the M205 Windrowers feature a completely new header drive with a load-sensing circuit. The result is a simpler – more efficient – design with fewer working components that promises to be more constant, more dependable in tough cutting conditions. The header lift speed has even been increased thanks to a larger hydraulic pump. Add draper or auger headers with ease with a simple valve block.
MAKING YOU FASTER IN THE FIELD, FASTER BETWEEN FIELDS AND FASTER HOME
Switching from field to highway mode takes only three seconds with MacDon’s Dual Direction® technology. (Available on M205 and M155).
MacDon’s patented Dual Direction® technology (models M205 and M155) allows you to switch to highway travel mode in seconds and travel at highway speeds of up to 23 MPH (37 km/h). Better still, there is no need to detach the header and transport it via flatbed, saving you even more time and labor when moving from field to field. (Limitations may occur due to road width restrictions with larger headers.)
ERGONOMIC CAB
MacDon’s ergonomic cab, designed specifically for windrowing, ensures operator control and comfort during long harvest days. Its cab forward design and curved glass provide unparalleled visibility of the cutterbar, the stubble and full field conditions.
NEW ULTRA GLIDE™ SUSPENSION SYSTEM
M Series Windrowers are not just all about muscle and power; they also have a softer side, thanks to MacDon’s new Ultra Glide™ Cab suspension system. This four-corner “custom tuned” independent suspension system features suspension stabilization to prevent cab roll and “chop” for what is likely to be the smoothest ride you’ve ever experienced in a windrower.
COMPUTERIZED CUTTING CONTROL WITH HARVEST MANAGER PRO
M Series Windrowers come with a fully computerized monitoring and header control system that provide the operator with real time readout of the header’s cutting performance and critical information. Operators will also enjoy easy, intuitive fingertip control of all header functions including MacDon’s highly popular “return-to-cut” feature that allows the operator to precisely return the header to the same setting after lifting it. The M105 features the Harvest Manager which includes some of the same monitor read-out display functions.
EASY UNPLUGGING FROM THE CAB
MacDon’s Hydraulic Header Reverser (optional for M205 and M155 windrowers) allows the operator to quickly unplug the conditioner and other major header components on augers and drapers without leaving the operator’s station.
NEW ENHANCED AIR INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
All regular engine and hydraulic maintenance points are within easy reach thanks to MacDon’s patented movable rail platform. The cooling system’s cores are easily slid or swung out for fast cleaning.
To accommodate the larger engine, the M205 and M155 feature a completely redesigned air intake and exhaust system which has resulted in a reworking of the windrower’s body and hood to allow for greater airflow into the engine. To keep up, the air filter has also been enlarged which has provided the added bonus of longer periods between service intervals.
Sliding platforms.
The sliding platform can be moved back to front to allow access to a number of service points including fuel fill, engine air filter, engine service points and access to cab doors. Additionally, the platform can be moved rearward to allow service of electrical and hydraulic components on the windrower.
Large and easy access toolbox.
The new larger toolbox is attached to the sliding platform to ensure that tools and replacement components are available when required.
Specifications
M SERIES SELF-PROPELLED WINDROWERS SPECIFICATIONS
Model
M205
M155
M105
Engine
Cummins, 6.7 L, (409 cu. In.), 6 cylinder, turbo
Cummins 4.5 L, (275 cu. In.), 4 cylinder, turbo
Cummins, 4.5 L, (275 cu. In.), 4 cylinder, turbo
Horsepower
Rated 220 HP (164 kW) @ 2,200 RPM, power boost to 230 HP (170 kW) @ 2,000 RPM
Rated 148 HP (110 kW) @2,200 RPM, power boost to 156 HP (116 kW) @ 2,000 RPM
Rated 110 HP (81 kW) @ 2,500 RPM, power boost to 115 HP (86 kW) @ 2,300 RPM
Weight 1
9,920 lb. (4500 kg)
9,610 lb. (4360 kg)
8,820 lb. (4000 kg)
Batteries/Alternator
2, 12-volt/130 AMP
Fuel Tank
97 U.S. gal. (367 L)
Front Tread Width
134.25 in. (3410 mm)
Rear Tread Width
Adjustable from 96.4 in. (2448 mm) to 135.7 in. (3448 mm)
Wheel Base
158.3 in. (4020 mm) field position
Crop Clearance
45.7 in. (1160 mm)
Drive Wheels
18.4 x 26 bar or turf, 23.1 x 26 turf or 600/65 R28 radial bar
Tail Wheels
7.5 - 16 SL or 10 x 16 formed casters, 10 x 16 or 16.5L - 16.1 forked casters
Windshield shades (front and rear), weight box for towing header (required), lighting and marking kit for cab forward travel (required), reverser valve and plumbing, double windrow attachment, pressure sensor kit (for enhanced monitoring of header), booster springs. Hydraulic header tilt. Compatible with most GPS systems. Not all options are available for all models.
1 Add approximately 1,150 lb. (522 kg) to weight for tire package for M205, M155 and M105.
2 Egress lighting on cab not available on the M105.
SP WINDROWER HEADER COMPATIBILITY
Header 1
M205
M155
M105
R Series Rotary Disc Headers
★
★2
A Series Auger Headers
★
★
★
D Series Draper Headers
★
★
★3
1 Booster spring kits may be required to float heavier headers equipped with options 2 On 13' (4 m) size only 3 Up to 35' (10.6 m) size
Options
Tire Option Packages
18.4 x 26
Turf-Tread
18.4 x 26
Bar-Tread
23.1 x 26
Turf-Tread
600-65 R28
Bar-Tread
7.5 - 16 SL
Formed
10 x 16
Formed
10 x 16
Forked
16.5L - 16.1
Forked
HYDRAULIC HEADER TILT
Adjust header and guard angles on the go from the cab, enabling you to get the knife and guards closer to the ground for recovery of downed crops and improved performance in crops such as peas, lentils, edible beans and soybeans.
