If the cutterbar on your MacDon Farm Equipment is plugging, it could be due to several reasons. Start by checking the blades; if they're dull, bent, or badly worn, replace them. Also, inspect the auger drive belt for slippage; adjust the tension or change the belts as needed. If you notice a build-up of dirt between the rock guards, try decreasing the header angle and increasing the float. In certain conditions, lifting the header slightly with the header lift cylinders may be necessary.
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Karen OwenAug 30, 2025
How to fix ragged or uneven cutting of crop with MacDon R85 Farm Equipment?
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kevin10Aug 30, 2025
Ragged or uneven cutting can occur due to several reasons. If the header angle is too flat for the guards to pick up down crop, increase the header angle. For downed crop, adjust the header angle to cut closer to the ground. If the header flotation is too light, causing bouncing, adjust to a heavier float setting. Additionally, excessive ground speed can cause this issue, so reduce ground speed.
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Courtney MclaughlinAug 29, 2025
Why is my MacDon R85 leaving strips of uncut crop on the field?
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Michael CruzAug 29, 2025
Several factors can cause strips of uncut crop. The issues could be bent cutterblades, so replace them. There could be a build-up of dirt between rock guards; decrease the header angle and increase flotation. Excessive header speed may be the problem, so reduce header disc speed. A foreign object on the cutterbar could be the culprit; disengage the header and stop the engine, then remove the object when all moving parts have completely stopped. If the disc is not turning, replace the spindle key. Also, check the ground speed, as it may be too slow; increase ground speed.
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Daniel SmithAug 27, 2025
What to do if the MacDon Farm Equipment cutterbar is plugging?
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Laurie OwensAug 27, 2025
If the cutterbar is plugging, several factors could be at play. It could be due to dull, bent, or badly worn blades, in which case you should replace the blades. A build-up of dirt between rock guards might also be the cause; decrease the header angle and increase flotation. In some situations, carrying the header slightly with header lift cylinders may be necessary. Finally, check the conditioner drive belt; if it's slipping, adjust the conditioner drive belt tension.
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Benjamin BrownAug 26, 2025
How to resolve ragged cutting of crop with MacDon R85?
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zcastroAug 27, 2025
If you are experiencing ragged or uneven cutting of crop with your MacDon Farm Equipment, it could be due to a few reasons. The header angle might be too flat for the guards to pick up down crop, so try increasing the header angle. Alternatively, the header flotation might be too light, causing bouncing; adjust to a heavier float setting. Excessive ground speed can also cause this issue, so reduce your ground speed. If you're dealing with downed crop, adjust the header angle to cut closer to the ground.
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wernerjessicaAug 25, 2025
Why are the conditioner rolls plugging on my MacDon R85?
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pwalkerAug 25, 2025
If the conditioner rolls on your MacDon Farm Equipment are plugging, several factors could be responsible. It might be that your ground speed is too fast, so try reducing it. The roll gap might be too large or too small for proper feeding; decrease the roll gap if it's too large, or increase it if you're working with thick-stemmed cane-type crops. Also, check the baffle setting; if it's too low, raise it. Ensure the roll speed isn't too low by increasing the disc speed. Finally, inspect for any foreign objects between the rolls, and if you find any, disengage the header, stop the engine, and remove the object once all moving parts have completely stopped.
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James SanchezAug 22, 2025
How to fix cutterbar plugging in MacDon R85 Farm Equipment?
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Andrew BrownAug 22, 2025
If the cutterbar of your MacDon Farm Equipment is plugging, it could be due to several reasons. The blades might be dull, bent, or badly worn, in which case you should replace them. Alternatively, dirt might have built up between the rock guards; try decreasing the header angle and increasing flotation, or carrying the header slightly with header lift cylinders. Another possible cause is a slipping conditioner drive belt, which requires adjusting the conditioner drive belt tension.
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