Honey Bee has engineered a superior, high capacity, dual purpose header. Built on a design that allows flexible convenience with draper efficiency in pulse crops and rigid capability in cereal grains, the new Grain Belt PLUS defines harvest efficiency.
The cutterbar can be locked into a rigid position for cereal crops. For quick and short term rigid cutting the airbags are filled to maximum pressure which locks the cutterbar. For long term rigid cutting, the adjustment bolts on six paddle arms can be tightened, securing the cutterbar in a locked position.
A complete hydraulically driven header powered by a variable speed hydraulic pump along with an in-cab activated, electric actuator allow the Grain Belt PLUS table to be reversed. The left and right hand drapers, centre draper and feed auger can all be reversed at the press of a button. The trap door is activated when the header is reversed.
Along with increased size of feed auger and centre drapers, the Grain Belt PLUS has also been engineered with an increased strut angle to increase table visibility and the volume of material that the table can handle. These features and the new 45' offering allow for higher capacity using the Grain Belt PLUS.
The cutterbar floats on six paddle arms, cushioned by six airbags. Airbag pressures are easily increased or decreased to obtain optimum floatation for all cutting conditions.
The feed auger has been lengthened by 22% and the flighting increased to grab the crop from the centre draper, allowing a smooth transition to the feeder house and increased header capacity. The float height has been increased to reduce torque requirements and increase capacity.
Two 42', v-guided, independently driven drapers help increase the capacity of the Grain Belt PLUS table. No-wrench over-centre tensioning allows for quick and easy adjustment of the drapers.
The centre deck assembly is equipped with a hydraulic trap door located in front of the centre drapers. This door is opened as the header is reversed and allows debris and foreign material to be dumped under the table as opposed to being thrown back onto the cutterbar.
Two quick pins and quick couplers allow the Grain Belt PLUS sub frame to be removed from the header frame. The two main benefits: ease of cleaning and maintenance along with increased transport efficiency. The adapter can be left on the feeder house for less weight on transport truck.
A detachable adapter face plate allows for a quick change from one feederhouse to the next.
The Grain Belt PLUS table is equipped with standard hydraulic header tilt allowing for in-cab control and on-the-go response to varying crop conditions.
In-cab control of the fore/aft reel positioning and height adjustment allows for on-the-go response to varying crop conditions.
The Schumacher Easy Cut cutting system provides smooth, superior cutting. Spring steel guards, with cutting edges on top and bottom, along with alternating, bolted, heat treated sections, eliminate the need for hold downs. The system keeps dirt and debris from accumulating under the knives for increased performance in severe cutting conditions.
Double 3 5/16" stroke, epicyclic knife drives are standard equipment on all models. They operate at 1,100 – 1,400 strokes/minute and are driven by low maintenance hydraulic drive motors.
The new roller spacer bar decreases knife back wear, friction, heat build up, knife breakage, header vibration, and the amount of oil pressure needed to drive the knife. Roller guides are made with a hardened roller, sealed bearings and a cap to keep the dirt out.
V-guided drapers are made of long-lasting, rubberized polyester with fibreglass reinforced slats and tie bar connectors. The drapers are standard 42" width. The v-guide rides in the roller groove reducing the need for tracking the drapers.
The 3" diameter drive rollers provide traction in heavy crop conditions. Powered from the outside by a hydraulic motor, the drapers move the crop towards the centre deck and feed auger for more uniform feeding. A new 62 mm triple sealed bearing plus an additional outer seal provide added protection.
Draper tension can be adjusted, which allows even tension on both the front and rear of the rollers. A quick release lever allows for easy adjustment and maintenance.
The hydraulically driven reel is direct drive with no gears or chains and is easily controlled from the cab for on the go response in varying crop conditions. All split reels are double drive for increased capacity.
Castoring gauge wheels have rubber spring suspension and are vertically adjustable. The patented castoring design eliminates gouging when turning and are standard equipment on all Grain Belt PLUS tables. A 0-10" height reference gauge is used for finite adjustment.
UHMW skid plates are standard on all models to protect the cutterbar when shaving close to the ground.
The self-contained transport including, hitch, jack and axle are conveniently stored on the under side of the right hand draper. This transport is optional on the 30 foot and 36 foot models and unavailable on larger models.
| 3055 | 3655S | 4255 | 4555 | |
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| Width | 30' (9.1 m) | 36' (10.9 m) | 42' (12.8 m) | 45' (13.7 m) |
| Weight* (no reels or options included) |
6,775 lbs (3,073 kg) |
8,015 lbs (3,636 kg) |
8,539 lbs (3,873 kg) |
9,103 lbs (4,129 kg) |
| Cutterbar Floatation | 4 5/8" cutterbar travel, air bag suspension | |||
| Hydraulic System | Self contained hydraulic system on the header. Variable speed pump driven off bottom feeder housing shaft. |
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| Header Floatation | Leaf spring float system standard on all models. | |||
| Cutting System | SCH Easy Cut, spring steel guards, bolted sections, roller spacer bar. | |||
| Knife Drive | SCH Epicyclic 3 5/16" (8.4 cm) stroke, hydraulically driven, approximately 1100 – 1400 strokes per minute. | |||
| Double | ||||
| Draper | V-guided, 42" (106.7 cm) wide rubberized polyester, fibreglass reinforced rubber slats. Hydraulically driven. | |||
| Centre Deck | Two 42" (106.7 cm), independent hydraulically driven, v-guided drapers. | |||
| Feed Auger | Hydraulically driven, 22" x 89" (45.7 cm x 229 cm) retractable finger auger. | |||
| Reel(s) | 1 – 30' (9.1 m) | 1 – 36' (10.9 m) | 2 – 21' (6.4 m) | 2 – 22.5' (6.9 m) |
| Pickup Reel - Universal UII, (Series 2) 6 bat, 42" (106.7 cm) diameter, plastic teeth only. | ||||
| Pickup Reel - HCC Polytine Level II series, 6 bat, 42" (106.7cm) diameter. | ||||
| Reel Drive | Standard - using combine hydraulic system. Header driven reel optional. Reel speed adjustable in cab. | |||
| Gauge Wheels | Standard | |||
| Storage Transport | Optional | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Storage Trailer (slow speed) | Optional | |||
| Formed Fit Poly Skid (UHMW) | Standard | |||
| Combine Adapters | Available for: John Deere 60 series, New Holland CR/CX, Case IH AFX 7010/8010, Challenger 680B, Gleaner A65, A75, A85, Massey Ferguson 9690, 9790, 9895, Lexion 500 series |
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| Fore/Aft | Standard | |||
| Hydraulic Header Tilt | Standard | |||
| Automatic Reel Height Control | Optional | |||
| Automatic Reel Speed Control | Optional | |||
| Automatic Header Height Control | Optional | |||
| Dolly Wheels | Optional | |||
