Driveline layout
Driveline layout
The heavy-duty driveline for the auger and cutterbar on the left-hand side of the cutting platform is designed for the biggest throughput and best efficiency.
The knife drive gearbox is driven by a driveshaft; the intake auger is driven by a strong chain and a slip clutch to protect the auger and driveline in case of crop plugging.
Driveshaft knife drive for efficient and low-maintenance power transmission (drives)
Single driveshaft
Telescoping drive shaft
The single telescopic drive shaft on the left-hand side of the platform keeps platform hookup easy and fast. The platform knife and auger are driven from a single drive shaft, which connects to a splined feederhouse drive shaft. The single telescopic drive shaft is standard configuration from 6.7 m (22 ft) up to 12.1 m (40 ft).
Knife drive
From 6.7 m (22 ft) up to 9.1 m (30 ft) there is a single-side knife drive which is located on the left-hand side and is driven by a telescopic driveshaft. On 10.7-m (35-ft) and 12.1-m (40-ft) models there is a dual-side knife drive which is also based on telescopic driveshaft and allows the synchronized operation of two cutting knives.
On all models, the drive system is protected by a heavy-duty slip clutch which is linked to the main drive pulley.
A storage bracket holds the coupler when the platform is not in use and provides clean and reliable hydraulic and electrical connections.