FC SERIES FLEXCORN™ HEADER

Intuitive Flexibility, One Pass Residue Management.

MacDon's bending the rules of corn harvesting performance to get you more. MacDon's FC Series FlexCorn™ Header brings the industry-leading one-pass residue management of our OctiRoll™ Residue Management System into a flexing platform. But MacDon's FlexCorn™ isn't your typical flexing corn header; MacDon's FluidMotion™ Hydraulic Flex provides fluid ground following flex, ensuring you get the most from your corn harvest.

Some products and/or options may not be available in all markets. See your MacDon Dealer for availability. Some of the images used may be of a different model with the same/similar feature.

Advantages

  • • 61-Inches (155cm) of Total Flex Range
  • • FluidMotion™ Hydraulic Flex Control
  • • One Pass Residue Management

Overview

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FC Series FlexCorn ™ at work in a field of corn

Intuitive Ground Following Flex

MacDon's bending the rules of corn harvesting performance to get you more with FlexCorn™. Designed for productivity, FlexCorn™ Headers make it possible to run larger headers in hilly terrain. MacDon’s FluidMotion™ Hydraulic Flex provides smooth, ground-following flex, ensuring you get the most from your corn harvest.

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FluidMotion™ Hydraulic Flex Control

MacDon's FluidMotion™ Hydraulic Flex provides smooth ground following flex, ensuring you get the most from your corn harvest. FluidMotion™ responds instantly to ground fluctuation, allowing the header to float over uneven terrain and maintain a consistent cut height through the self-adjusting skid shoes.

Operators can adjust the FluidMotion™ system to support up to 98% of the header's weight on the go from inside the cab.

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Diagram showing the 15 degrees of range on theFlexCorn wings

Flex Range

The FlexCorn™ wings have over 15 degrees of range, so a 16-row header with 30-inch (76.2 cm) spacing provides 61 inches (155 cm) of total flex range on each end.

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Fewer Passes with Flex

The two pivoting wings on MacDon's FlexCorn™ Header independently track steep terraces and uneven ground conditions for a more thorough and even cut of the trickiest patches of your field. Adjustable wing kick raises wings at the end of the pass to maximize turning maneuverability.

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MacDon Automatic Header Height Control (AHHC)

MacDon's AHHC provides automatic height and tilt control to maximize your efficiency in the cornfield. Standard on all FlexCorn™ and optional on Rigid and Folding Corn Headers. MacDon's AHHC helps increase yield, reduce downtime, and decrease operator fatigue. Paired with MacDon's FluidMotion™ Hydraulic Flex Control, the FlexCorn™ optimizes header positioning through lift and lateral tilt.

Photo of MacDon Corn Header at work in a field

One-Pass Productivity

With a strong focus on agronomy, MacDon Corn Headers are designed for performance at every step. From their row guidance system to the unique snout design to the OctiRoll™ one-pass residue management system, MacDon Corn Headers help you get more from your corn harvest.

Side on photo of MacDon's FlexCorn™ Header at work in a field of corn

One-Pass Residue Management

Seedbed preparation starts at harvest time. With a strong focus on agronomy, MacDon C and FC Series headers provide industry-leading residue management. MacDon's OctiRoll™ system creates well-conditioned, evenly chopped, and evenly distributed residue in a single pass - even in the toughest corn varieties. MacDon’s thorough and consistent processing results in faster decomposition to maximize the potential for next year's crop.

Corn Stalks that have been cut and crimped by MacDon FC Series Corn Header
Diagram of MacDon OctiRoll Residue management system

Cutting and Crimping

Improving on the traditional snapping roll model, MacDon Corn Headers feature MacDon's innovative OctiRoll™. The unique design of the OctiRoll™ incorporates four point-to-point knives and four serrated edges that alternate to cut and crimp the stalk every 3 inches. The OctiRoll™ cut/crimp action speeds up the microbial breakdown process, helping it decompose quicker than a typical corn header.



Farmer holding evenly chopped corn stalks
corn stalks that have been consistently chopped by the MacDon FC Series Corn Header

Chopping

The four extra serrated blades on each OctiRoll™ help to pull stalks aggressively through while consistently chopping residue into 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3-inch) pieces at harvesting speeds up to 12 km/h (7.5 mph).

Close up of FC Series Corn Header's Optimal Stalk To Chopper Positioning

Optimal Stalk to Chopper Positioning

Mounted closer to the front and nearer to the underside of the rolls, MacDon’s chopper provides a consistently short residue size. The OctiRoll™ can run closer to the ground to harvest downed corn better and deliver the shortest stubble height possible.

You'll enjoy the direct positive drive from the specially designed high-capacity aluminum gearbox and slip clutch that powers each row unit. Chopper speeds range from 1880 to 3230 RPM, and the chopper gearboxes can be easily disconnected row by row as needed.

Close up of snout structure on MacDon FC Series Corn Heade
Side on photo of FC Series FlexCorn ™ Unique Snout Design

Unique Snout Design

Engineered for efficiency and strength, MacDon's reinforced ribbed snout design reduces drag, ensuring a smooth material flow. This distinctive teardrop shape efficiently lifts downed crops, minimizes ear bounce, and skillfully navigates curved rows.

Closeup photo demostrating the MacDon Row Guidance System

MacDon Row Guidance System

Improving feeding, efficiency, and productivity while reducing operator fatigue, the MacDon Row Guidance System is a great performance option for your MacDon rigid, folding, and flexing corn headers. These two factory-installed and configured metal sensor rods keep you on track all harvest long.

Side on view of front end of MacDon FC Series FlexCorn Header

Strong, Light, and Fuel Efficient

A lightweight yet robust frame and row-unit structure contribute to reducing the overall weight of the header. This reduced frame weight, combined with the high-performance OctiRoll™, aluminum gearboxes, and precision choppers, all work together to reduce your overall fuel consumption.

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Getting More from your Corn Header

Smart, Seamless Integration, thanks to ISOBUS integrated controls, easy maintenance, and MacDon’s rock-solid durability. Here are a few more ways MacDon FlexCorn™ Headers help you get more from every corn harvest.

*Combines without an ISOBUS connection require an additional display. FlexCorn™ compatible combines include: John Deere, Case IH, and New Holland, with more being added. See your MacDon Dealer for compatibility.

Photo showing in cab ISOBUS integrated controls on FC series corn headers

Smart, Seamless Integration.

ISOBUS integrated controls mean there is no need for an additional display*. The user-focused controls provide simple and intuitive header operation; integrated setup, calibration, and diagnostics get you set up and going quickly and easily.

*Combines without an ISOBUS connection require an additional display. FlexCorn™ compatible combines include: John Deere, Case IH, and New Holland, with more being added. See your MacDon Dealer for compatibility.

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Easy Maintenance

Each front-supported OctiRoll™ uses two sealed double-row ball bearings. The grease in the cavity forms a barrier to prevent dirt & debris from contacting the bearing seal. The greasing intervals should happen weekly to ensure the smooth operation of your MacDon Corn Header.

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Built Tough for Increased Harvesting Up-Time

Each high-performance OctiRoll™ features four hardened carbide knives paired with four serrated flutes individually bolted to the roll shaft for easy replacement. The gathering chain drive sprockets feature a unique tooth profile that protects the gathering chain should the chain meet an obstruction; this also helps to protect the row-unit driveline. Additionally, each row unit and auger is protected by its own radial pin slip clutch.

Diagram showing snout color options on MacDon FC Series Corn Headers

Colored Snouts & Dividers

Grey snouts and dividers are standard equipment with a color-coded decal to match your combine brand. However, red, green, and yellow are available to match your combine's color.

End Dividers

  • Standard End Divider
  • Tall End Divider
  • Rotary End Divider

Specs

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Model (North America) Row Spacing Rows Chopper Folding Operating Width Weight*

FC3012

76.2 cm (30 in.)

12

No

No

9.1 m (30 ft.)

4610 kg (10164 lbs)

FC3012 C

76.2 cm (30 in.)

12

Yes

No

9.1 m (30 ft.)

4813 kg (10610 lbs)

FC3016

76.2 cm (30 in.)

16

No

No

12.2 m (40 ft.)

5917 kg (13045 lbs)

FC3016 C

76.2 cm (30 in.)

16

Yes

No

12.2 m (40 ft.)

6187 kg (13640 lbs)

† Configurations vary. See your local MacDon dealer for availability.

*Listed weights are for base headers in standard configurations. Weights may vary with additional performance options. See your MacDon dealer for details.

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