Gathering system
A unique gathering chain idea
Optimum stubble treatment
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.
Protected corn stubble
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.
Double use
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.
Intensive chopping
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.
Performance potential
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.
Inproves the field hygiene
Enviromentally friendly processing
The new system marks an enviromentally friendly contribution to an effective control of corn borers and improved field hygiene.
The Horizon Star* III concept
Harvesting and stubble processing in one operation
The mais plant is intensively chopped by the established three-rotor system.Two snapping rolls of different diameters grab the plant and pull it down in a uniform motion. At the same time the cutter rotor (with 15 self-sharpening rotary knives) cuts the plant up into uniformy short sections. The horizontal chopper dotated with an hybrid blade cuts the plant close to the ground, leaving a very short stubble. The angled cutting edge ensures that the very short residual stubble is splitted all the way to the root base.
Straw and stubble processing
No subsequent mulching is necessary, as the straw and stubble are chopped up and splitted in the best possible way.
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Gathering Chains
Always ready and perfectly tensioned
The gathering chains are tensioned automatically. The gathering chain can be changed quickly and easily thanks to the Geringhoff special tool. As the chain tensioner is tuned to the patented sprocket, the driveline is protected from blockages caused by debris and gearbox failures are avoided. Geringhoff is the only manufacturer to offer automatic tensioning for the gathering chains.
Available in Most Major Combine Colors
A Head for Every Combine
Geringhoff corn heads are available in most major combine colors at no additional cost. Whether you're matching your combine or picking your favorite color, you have the choice. Or increase your resale value and accent any combine with the Geringhoff-exclusive Midnight Harvest® head color.
Additional Features
Customized down to every detail
Each field has its specific characteristics and challenges. Our goal is to rise to these challenges and provide you with a head that results in maximum yields from your crop. Upgrade your corn head with our range of additional options and accessories.
Accessories
Down Corn Auger
The optional down corn auger makes harvesting down crops even easier. The hydraulically driven conveyor auger located on the outside bodies (left-hand, right-hand, or double-sided design) of your Geringhoff corn head prevents cobs from being slung out of the corn head. It also keeps corn plants from accumulating on the outer bodies.
Accessories
Stubble Breaker
The stubble-breaker help bend down the sharp-edged corn stubble to avoid tire or track damage. Additionally, they support the weight of your Geringhoff corn head to prevent the chopper assemblies from contacting the ground.
Succesful trials
Horizon Star* III destroy up to 90% of the corn stubble in the harvesting pass.
In cooperation with Kiel University of Applied Sciences, initial field tests on the efficiency of the sytem were carried out in several German regions during the 2018 grain maize campaign. The quality of work during these trials were assessed to Boniturschema von Brunotte and Vosshenrich (2017).The results showed that the use of Horizon Star* saw to 87 % of the corn stubble being totally fractured and destroyed in the harvesting pass. 9% of the remaining stubble was severely damaged and only 4% was left intact. By comparison, stubble destruction rates by mulchers in similar conditions and in account of the combine characteristics were significantly lower.
