D2 SERIES

Straight Up Harvesting Performance

MacDon D2 Series Combine Headers deliver all the best performance and innovation of the FD2 FlexDraper®, in a rigid platform. The D2 boasts an all-new frame that features a super structured five-sided back tube. This solid backbone is ready to handle up to 20% increased capacity* from an ultra-deep 50-inch+ draper deck. And that draper gets filled up a lot quicker thanks to MacDon's ClearCut™ High-Speed Cutting System. Wrap it all up with MacDon's rock-solid reliability, and the D2 gets you more from every acre.

+ 127 cm (50")
*Compared to the previous model.

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

  • • 50-Inch (127cm) Deep Drapers
  • • Active Float System - Supports up to 97% of Header Weight
  • • Seamless Combine Integration
  • • Multi-Crop Header
Photo of FD2 Series working on uneven ground utilising the active float system

Active Float Systems

The D2 gets instant float response with MacDon's Active Float System. Integrated but independent of the combine's auto header height control, this simple mechanical system supports up to 97% of the header's weight, allowing the D2 to float over ground fluctuations effortlessly. In addition, this instant float response lets the D2 cut close to the ground without pushing dirt, delivering a clean, close, even cut every time.

ClearCut™ High-Speed Cutting System

MacDon's ClearCut™ High-Speed Cutting System delivers clean cutting at up to 30% faster speeds*. This high-speed system is delivered with two unique knife guards, more power from MacDon's improved knife drive and over 25% more cutting surface from an increased knife and guard geometry. Altogether, these improvements allow the D2 to provide a smooth, clean, even cut every time.

*Compared to previous model.

Close up photo of ClearCut™ Pointed Knife Guards
Diagram showing the difference between ClearCut™ Pointed Knife Guards and ClearCut™ PlugFree™  Knife Guards

ClearCut™ Knife Guards

ClearCut™ Pointed Knife Guards

ClearCut™ Pointed Knife Guards are multi-purpose knife guards designed to glide along the surface at high cutting speeds for a clean, even cut every time.

ClearCut™ PlugFree™ Knife Guards

This guard design gets the knife as close to the ground as possible while still protecting the blade from damaging debris in the field. ClearCut™ PlugFree Knife Guards resist plugging even in the nastiest conditions providing the closest, cleanest possible shave of the ground.

Image of FD2 knife section showing 25% more cutting surface
Closeup photo of ClearCut™ Knife Sections

ClearCut™ Knife Sections

MacDon ClearCut™ knife sections feature over 25% more cutting surface thanks to a longer blade and improved geometry. So what does that mean for you? It means faster, cleaner cut quality at higher ground speeds.

Stay Sharp!

Another great advantage of this new cutting system is the redesigned hardware. Fitted bolts make in-field knife section replacement quick and easy.

Closeup of ClearCut™ High-Speed Knife Drive on MacDon FD2 Flexdraper
Closeup photo  of ClearCut™ High-Speed Knife Drive

ClearCut™ High-Speed Knife Drive

MacDon's improved knife drive satisfies your need for speed, providing more torque to power through the most challenging cutting conditions. Featuring a larger output shaft, a flywheel for smooth operation, and a direct hydraulic drive, it's the heart of MacDon's ClearCut™ High-Speed Cutting System.

Photo of MacDon FD2 Flexdraper at work

A Consistently Close Shave

On the D2, MacDon's low-profile cutterbar improves on an already good thing; the knife's distance to the draper is shorter, meaning less chance of seed loss at the cutterbar. In addition, in-cab header tilt control adjusts the knife angle to match any harvest condition, and the ultra-smooth ground-facing surface of the cutterbar helps it glide along the ground for a smooth close shave every time.

D2 Series Draper Header Benefits Capacity Animation

Super-Sized Capacity

With today's modern combines, it's all about more capacity, and with the D2, you get up to 20%* more of it. This serious capacity boost comes from an ultra-deep deck featuring 50-inch deep drapers. These huge drapers perform with ease, cleanly laying down the biggest bushiest high-volume crops, keeping those big combines running smoothly with consistent heads-first feeding. This deeper draper also provides improved cutterbar visibility from the combine.

+127 cm (50”)

*Compared to previous model.

Diagram showing the different cam positions of the pickup reel on MacDon FD2 Series Flexdraper

Amazing Reel Performance

The unique movement of the D2 reel picks up and gently places crop onto the drapers. Our cam design allows the reel fingers to get underneath lodged crop and pick it up before cutting. Aluminum reel ends and sectors help reduce overall weight and improve efficiency. The D2 header and reel are highly adjustable right from the cab for optimal performance. Header tilt control adjusting the draper and knife angle, and fore-aft reel positioning lets you set up for the most challenging real-world harvesting conditions.

Close up of Shatterguard Reel Positioning Controls
Close up of Shatterguard Reel Positioning Controls

ShatterGuard Reel Positioning

Using MacDon's Set-It-Right Multi-Tool, this quick, simple adjustment to the reel comes standard on all D2 models. ShatterGuard Reel Positioning is designed for tall brittle bushy crops like canola and oilseed rape. This adjustment sets the reel further back on the header, preventing shatter on the ground and keeping the crop on the drapers where you want it.

Aerial photo of MacDon FD2 Flexdraper
Diagram showing the flow of crops into the header on FD2 Flexdraper

Heads-First Active Crop Flow

Once the crop gets on the drapers, MacDon's Active Crop Flow takes over, swiftly moving the crop heads-first down the side drapers and into the combine's feeder house. Now standard on the D2, the in-cab side draper speed control allows on-the-go adjustment. Heads-first feeding promotes peak combine efficiency by improving threshing action, creating better straw distribution, and providing an overall more productive fuel-saving harvest. What's more, MacDon's Active Crop Flow is more efficient in damp and moist conditions, meaning you can start earlier and work later into the evening.

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FeedMax™ Crop Feeding System

Big, small, new, old, the FeedMax™ Crop Feeding System has an aggressive feeding action and can be custom configured to match any combine's performance. Featuring combine-tailored speed control and customizable auger flighting to fit any combine's feeder house opening, the FeedMax Crop Feeding System upgrades and optimizes any combine's performance.

Aerial photo of FD2 Flexdraper fitted with the Full-Length Upper Cross Auger option
Close up of Full-Length Upper Cross Auger

Full-Length Upper Cross Auger

A performance option worth considering for anyone harvesting big bushy, high-volume crops, like canola, oilseed rape, peas, and mustard, is the Upper Cross Auger. The auger keeps bushy crops on the draper as they move to the center of the header, where twin pitch flighting actively and aggressively drives the crop down onto the feed auger. This option runs the entire length of the header and is available on all sizes of the D2.

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FD2 Products Features Integration2

Combine Compatibility & Seamless Integration

The D2 Draper fits all major brand combines with a dealer-installed completion package and integrates seamlessly with your combine's interface for the best possible user experience.* This multi-brand compatibility and interchangeability means your investment will hold its value when you decide to update.

*See your MacDon Dealer to find out if the D2 will fit to your combine.

Photo of the Set-It-Right Multi-Tool

Set-It-Right Multi-Tool

The Set-It-Right Multi-Tool is all you need to get the D2 dialed in for harvesting success. Conveniently stored onboard the header, this one tool gets the D2 ready for your unique harvesting conditions.

The Set-It-Right Multi-Tool Lets You Make The Following Adjustments:
  • Set the ShatterGuard reel positioning.
  • Adjust the reel finger positioning and reel drive chain tension.
  • Add and remove end divider cones.
Closeup of someone adjsuting the reel drive chain tensioner

Easy Adjustments

You'll be ready to go as soon as the crop is with the D2's easy adjustments. Including easy access to the reel drive chain tensioner, just flip off the cover and use the Set-It-Right Multi-Tool to adjust. And now standard for the D2, in-cab on-the-go side draper speed control.

Close-up photo of Quick Latch End Divider System

Quick Latch End Divider System

MacDon's Quick Latch End Divider System lets you hook and connect your divider in one move, whether you're using standard rod dividers, rice dividers, or VertiBlade™ Vertical Knives. The standard divider rods store onboard, and an optional onboard divider cone storage is available.

D2 Series Draper Header Benefits Transport

EasyMove™ Transport*

MacDon's EasyMove™ Transport System makes it faster than ever to move your D2 Series Combine Header from field to field. This Performance Option is entirely self-contained on the header and allows transport at speeds up to 32 km/h (20 mph)**. Machines equipped with this option can also use the transport wheels in-field to stabilize the header.

*Some products and/or options may not be available in all markets. See your MacDon Dealer for availability.
**Always follow local traffic laws and regulations.

Closeup photo of Aluminum Components

Aluminum Components

From a glance, the most noticeable design cue on the D2 is the addition of aluminum components. Aluminum features include reel endshields, reel sectors, and backsheets. But these components aren't just for looking good; they help reduce the overall weight of the header, improving efficiency without compromising strength.

Diagram showing the 5 sided back tube

Durability

MacDon has always ensured reliability by engineering rock-solid products, and the D2 carries that tradition forward. The D2 boasts a new frame featuring a super structured five-sided back tube. This solid backbone is ready to handle the up to 20% increased capacity* of the ultra-deep 50-inch+ draper deck+.

+127 cm (50”)
*Compared to previous model.

Close up of angled reel fingers on the Clean Sweep Crop Keeper System
Close up of Clean Sweep Crop Keeper System
Closeup of Clean Sweep Crop Keeper System
Closeup of Clean Sweep Crop Keeper System

Clean Sweep Crop Keeper System

MacDon added a bunch of little extras onto each D2 to keep the crop moving in the right direction, into the combine and onto your bottom line.

The Clean Sweep Crop Keeper System includes:
  • Angled reel fingers and tines on the reel ends.
  • Reel endshield crop paddles.
  • Reel endshield crop deflectors.
  • Inner endshield crop deflector fingers.
Diagram showing the sunflower attachment for the MacDon FD2 Series Flexdraper

Sunflower Attachment

  • The Sunflower Attachment provides even more multi-crop performance from a MacDon draper header.
  • Unique lean bar design does not require any modifications to the header; just install it and go.
  • Quick removal of pans will save time when switching from one crop type to another.
  • A factory fit that works seamlessly with your MacDon draper header.
  • Cut wider passes in sunflower fields; this kit fits 9.1 m – 15.2 m (30' – 50') D2 and FD2 models.
  • The Sunflower Attachment is row independent, providing the freedom to harvest in any direction.

Performance Options

Specs

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Size* 7.6 m (25’) 9.1 m (30’) 10.6 m (35’) 12.5 m (41’) 13.7 m (45’)

Weight** Single Knife Drive without FM200

2,276 kg (5,017 lbs)

2,712 kg (5,977 lbs)

2,936 kg (6,471 lbs)

- -

Weight** Double Knife Drive without FM200

- - -

3,197 kg (7,046 lbs)

3,387 kg (7,464 lbs)

Knife: Type / Drive / Speed

Single or Double knife / Hydraulic, MacDon design enclosed oil bath knife drive box(es) / 1200-1400/1500 spm, varies depending on header size

Guard Types Available

ClearCut™ Pointed Guards - Forged and Double Heat Treated (DHT) with Forged, Single Bolt Adjustment Hold-Down; ClearCut™ PlugFree™ Short Guards - Forged and Double Heat Treated (DHT) with Forged, Dual Bolt Adjustment Hold-Down

Reel: Type / Drive / Speed / Fingers

Pick-up Reel, six bats, one-piece (single) or two-piece (double), flip-over design, cam-leading finger control / Hydraulic / 0 to 67 rpm (varies depending on combine model) / 290 mm (11.4”) length, wear-resistant HD plastic, 102 mm (4”) spacing

Conveyor: Type / Drive / Speed / Delivery

1270 mm [50”] / Hydraulic / FM200 (Combine Float Module) - 0 - 209 m/min [687 ft/min] / 15’ (on SP Windrower) -1395 - 1525 mm [54.9” - 60.0”]

Performance Option Highlights

EasyMove™ Transport System, Upper Cross Auger, VertiBlade™ Vertical Knife, stabilizer wheels, lateral tilt automatic header height control, Sunflower attachment

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

*Product size availability varies by market

**Listed weights are for basic header configuration. Weights may vary with additional performance options. See your MacDon dealer for details.

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Center Draper Feed Auger

Weight

1083 – 1171 kg (2387 – 2581 lb), varies by combine configuration

Size

2000 mm (78.7”) width

1630 mm (64.1”) width

Type

Hydraulic drive (reversible), self tracking rubber coated polyester fabric feed draper with rubber slats

Mechanical drive (reversible), removable retracting fingers with bolt on flighting

Speed

107-122 m/min (350-400 ft/min), varies with combine brand

191 - 195 rpm, varies with combine brand

Header Floatation: Type/Vertical Range/Lateral Range (Tilt)

2 pairs of coil springs, independent adjustment, transport lock-out / 178 mm (7”) / 4.8 degrees

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