SunLite Horizon
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SunLite* (Horizon) Sunflower harvesting heads Head of the class - no matter the crop

Harvesting sunflowers

Harvesting sunflowers is a sensitive job and the plants have to be treated with care to reap maximum results. It is the initial contact of the plant with the machine that makes the difference here. Our extremely sturdy head tips are bespoke sunflower tips and make for a perfect start. ► Wear-resistant, trough-shaped tips ► Bespoke sunflower designs for a gentle contact ► Maximum yields at high work rates (> 6mph) Good crop control The tips guide the crop to the cutterbar while the integrated seed catcher prevents any seeds from dropping to the ground. The tip width is optimized to allow for...

Feeding the crop into the machine Gently and cautiously for maximum yields The height-adjustable and degressive helper roll helps feed the plants gently to the auger, pulling them through with great care and very slowly - thanks to its massive 620mm diameter. This significantly enhances the head's performance and effectiveness. speeds ensure very quiet running, gentle crop feed and reduced loss for maximum yields fingers on both ends assist in controling the crop flow 620mm diameter auger for gentle crop f

Slim design Sunflowers are a sensitive crop. Therefore we have made the side panels slim and lean to avoid shattering or damage and prevent losses. The head is driven by reliable chains that are easy to get at without tools. on the neighboring crop line for maximum yields panels for easy access to service points without tool

SunLite* Horizon with horizontal chopper Discover the benefits of chopping Raise your expectations! For the most part, sunflowers are made up of highly abrasive material. When the stover is chopped, the chops are spread evenly across the field, which has many advantages. Boost your the quality of your produce and protect your equipment at the same time. machine damage from longstemmed and aggressive stubble combining without blockages disease press

Your machines will be very grateful. The well-designed chopper ensures most of the aggressive stover material is left in the field. This is good news for your equipment, because this reduces the load on the machine and wear and so your productivity increases. ► Reduces fuel cost per acre (up to 20% over row-dependent heads) ► Allows residues to be incorporated in the tillage pass ► Short chops rot faster than stubble

Boosting performance The horizontal chopper is a perfect-fit solution for the bodywork. The counter-rotating blades prevent blockages and give clean cuts at high speeds – even in the most arduous of conditions. The rotors are driven by maintenancefree, life-time lubricated gearboxes. cuts even in the most difficult conditions height control conveniently from the combine's joystick chopper height indi

The horizontal chopper unit is driven by a sturdy, reliable duplex chain. Each gearbox has its own cam-type clutch for individual protection and maximum reliability of the unit. The horizontal chopper drive Reliable and powerful ► Individually protected gearboxes ► Duplex chain drive ► Reliable, low-maintenance design

Operational reliability

Each chopper gearbox is individually protected by its own cam-type clutch - for peace of mind in the heat of harvest. Wide skids out on the sides and a spring-floated bar provide excellent contouring. The flat blade carriers run clear of the ground minimizing downtimes. ► Individual gearbox overload protection, wide skids on the sides and a spring-balanced cutterbar for peace of mind ► Automatic contouring at ground contact reduces operator stress

Variable height control for the chopper The horizontal chopper can be raised or lowered from the cab as necessary and to achieve various harvest results in combination with different head settings. ► The maximum clearance between the cutterbar and the chopper is 750mm ► With a stubble height of approx. 150mm, the plant is picked at 870mm from the ground ► The picking height may be higher for longer stubble

Variable chopper height control Minimum clearance The picking height can be set as low as 200mm to harvest very short sunflowers without losses. Varying crop heights are no problem for the SunLite* Horizon and its operator. to the lowest stubble height, the unit picks the flowers at approx. 200mm from the grou

Accessories & Options Special conditions call for special measures. Harvesting in optimum conditions is one thing – harvesting in difficult conditions is quite another. The optional Lodged Sunflower kit raises the plants and feeds them to the cutterbar. harvest results in down crops your machine to harvest lodged sunflowers ground contouring

The optional Lodged Sunflower tips attach easily to the frame. It just takes a few simple steps. Quick change-overs for great productivity Lodged Sunflower kit is easily retrofitted machine productivity, fuel economy and profitabilit

SL-SLH_EN_2019.01 Subject to change Some photos show optional specifications The specified values/dimensions may vary depending on combine type and harvesting situation Carl Geringhoff Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG Porschestrasse 8 D-59227 Ahlen Germany Phone Number: +49 (0) 2382 9814 - 0 E-Mail: info@geringhoff.de www.geringhoff.de