5.5 Whole crop harvesting C3000
Operating instructions for whole crop silage
In view of the growing interest in this
form of Silage, a kit has also been
developed for the Champion 3000
(for whole crop silage, winter barley,
winter wheat, field beans, alfalfa,
rape-seed, etc) for the pick-up, with
which whole crop silage is possible
in certain circumstances. The
primary function of the header is for
coarse-stemmed maize. Taking into
account the advice below, in
corresponding favorable conditions,
such as standing dry crops, a good
result can be achieved, but certain
compromises are necessary for the
cutting height, due to the
construction principle and cutting
system design.
Laid crops can also be successfully
harvested, depending on the type of
ground.
In extreme conditions, such as laid
wet crops with undergrowth On
sandy ground, experience in
traveling speed, direction and the
use of crop lifters is necessary.
.
Accessories for Whole Crop Silage method
- M
iddle divider prongs: these are
necessary for improved circulation
in the channel and an improved
stubble patter. Order N' 51995
(remove trapezoidal housing at end
of centre divider).
-
Cracking plate for further cracking
of the crop. Part No. 52605.
- Stalk lifters See point 5.9. Part
N'
55965
Forward speed, cutting rotor speed, gathering drum speed
In our experience, high speeds
must be maintained for whole crop
silage harvesting. As the traveling
speed and gathering drum speed
are interdependent, only general
guidelines can be given here, as
the crop itself is also a factor of
influence.
Forward speed
To maintain
a
proper material flow
it is important to have
a
large
quantity of crop (as for short
maize).
Forward speed should be
10-
12km/h.
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