Geringhoff Horizon Star* III

Innovative knives sections

The mix of cutting knife and blunt flail result in optimum stubble treatment and effective control of the corn borer during harvesting.

The stubble is not run on

All stubbles are hit and destroyed by the corn header itself, so they are not run on by the combine or following machines.

Harvesting and stubble processing at the same time

A sharp section makes a clean cut that separates the stover from the stubble. The cut is followed by a blow which hits the stubble at an angle, ripping it down to the root as the horizontal blade makes a cut at ground level.

3-roll header for intensive straw chopping

Two snapping rolls and a counter-rotating disc rotor make the cut diagonally and chop the trash intensively for rapid breakdown and reduced Fusarium pressure in the following crop.

Beefier driveline

To absorb peak loads that may result from operationg so close to the ground and still continue delivering the traditional potential of a Geringhoff machine, the driveline underwent a comprehensive upgrade and reinforcement.

Enviromentally friendly processing

The new system marks an enviromentally friendly contribution to an effective control of corn borers and improved field hygiene.

Intake

• Enclosed twin bearings at the front for particularly safe operation.
• Carbide auger flights are hardened scrapers ensure a long service life and superior reliability.

Hybrid Chopper Knives

• Carbide blades with additional coating for long service life.
• Protective sockets for blade fixing screws. Sharp Knife edge to reduce the force required.
  90 degree working edge to break up and shred the maize stubble.

Cutting Rotor

• 15 self-sharpening and special coated rotary knives offering a long service life for constantly high work quality.
• The active cutting system rotates in the counter direction of the plant flow and ensures optimally shredded plant residues.
  
  

Horizontal Chopper

• Horizontal chopper gearbox made on an aluminium-magnesium alloy using Zerol – splined bevel gears for maximum smoothness and perfect torque transmission.
• Slip clutch integrated in the knife carrier protect the row unit from overload.

Stalk Rollers

• Working edges with special hard material coating for long service life.
  
  

Drive train

• The splined drive shaft between the gearbox and the rotor is push-fit for easy attachment and removal.
• Labyrinth seals protect the system from debris and dirt.
  
  

Row Unity Gearbox

• Lightweight, aluminium-magnesium gearbox housing.
  Integrated, maintenance-free dog coupling protects the snapping rolls from overload.
• The driveline underwent a comprehensive upgrade and reinforecement.