Combines Why does AGCO build it this way IJ

[dairyman]

For picking on contours and corners. long snouts on the ends will knock over the adjoining rows sometimes.

 

[shucks]

Case_NewHolland builds their new cornheads the same way,end snouts shorter.like everything it has its advantages and disadvantages.

 

[John]

Exactly! Contours and turns mash corn on the outer snouts. Shortening them reduces the problem considerably. It also helps with fences and turning, you can plant and work closer to a fence when the outer snout is shorter. Ever caught a fence when turningIJ A few inches makes a big difference when turning around.

 

[bm]

Because the end snouts are the same ones that are on the regular hugger head and someone else is making the center snouts for them. Deere had the same problem originally, but they started making their own. They are shorter, and they work way better.

 

[Silver_Bullet]

Bolt a 1 inch pipe under the snout extending forward to same length as middle snouts.Pipe should run under edge from gathering chain to point. Use small enough bolts so they will shear off. Curve the pipe up on the end a little. Make the pipe extend farther forward if you really want to pull it in! Curved stalks etc.