Combines Agco Draper headers

[northernfarmer]

bought a used 30' Agco 2 years ago. Had a Macdon 960. The Agco is light years better than the Macdon. the agco feeds much better, I can travel faster with the 30' agco than I could with the 25' Macdon. Can't tell you how it compares to a Honeybee, other than they look alike. Agco could be a lighter header. I've no complaints about the agco "Yet" Neil

 

[magnum_man]

I have a 2001 36 foot New Holland (same as honeybee) for sale in good condition. HC pickup reel. Adapted to a Gleaner. $15000,00 Totaly self contained transport with dolly steering to pull behind combine. If interested e-mail wolgemuthbros@earthlink.net

 

[dustyr72]

Magnum man, I need a 30 footer. Are you in the USAIJ That is a good price in either dollar. Did you convert the New Holland Adapter shell or buy the Gleaner adapter. I may need an adapter shell as there are quite a few New Holland adapted 30 footers going thru auctions this spring.

 

[dustyr72]

Neil, thanks for the info. I think the Agco is around 600lbs lighter then a HB going by the ratings I could find. Have you got a pea auger and gauge wheels on yoursIJ I have not seen a pea auger on an Agco. Is the Agco suspended on springs like a HoneybeeIJ

 

[magnum_man]

You would get 20 percent more capacity with a 36 foot. We converted the NH adapter shell to the new style Gleaner lateral tilt. It would fit a Gleaner without lateral tilt if you put the big ears on the feeder house. located near Kimball Ne.

 

[BIg_Boy]

Dustyr72 I have a 98 AGCO 30ft draper head and I have not had any trouble with it and it works fine. I have not used it much because I do not plant milo any more but I do plant a few acres of wheat. It sure does feed well and It increases the capacity of the machine by at least 15% and maybe 20%! Big Boy

 

[northernfarmer]

I don't have a pea auger, we swath our peas, I've never heard of one on an Agco. But can't see why a one from HB couldn't be added to the agco header. I did add gauge wheels in case of a short crop. The agco has adjustable springs(easy to adjust),I know they are different than a Macdon's but can't say how they compare to a HB...Neil