Folding wholecrop header maximises forager capacity

Looking for operational flexibility with wholecrop forage, Somerset contractors Butt Brothers have opted for a folding Marangon direct cut header with their 911hp New Holland FR920 forager. Geoff Ashcroft reports.

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Marangon header has been improved to better match the throughput of New Holland’s 911hp forager.
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Marangon header has been improved to better match the throughput of New Holland’s 911hp forager.

Wide folding headers offer a lot of convenience for contractors; they save time by removing the need to attach, detach and then transport the unit with a trailer, which are unproductive tasks when moving...

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