Grain Saver For IH Axial Flows

Grain Saver For IH Axial Flows COMBINES Accessories 7-5-15 "Our customers tell us they pay for it in two days harvesting," says Doug Vincent, an International Harvester dealer in Woodstock, Ont., who's selling a special-built grate that replaces the beater pan on IH Axial Flow 1440 and 1460 combines. The grate was developed by one of Vincent's customers, Charlie Shelton, when he found he was losing too much grain out the back of his combine. Vincent says the beater pan, positioned just behind the rotor, has a tendency to throw some grain out the back, particularly in tough, high moisture crops. "The loss is reduced or eliminated with our replacement grate because loose grain can fall through it to the sieve rather than go out the back with the trash," Vincent told FARM SHOW. "It's also easier to fine tune the machine with this grate installed because when you're able to catch that extra grain at the back, you don't have to be quite so exact." The replacement grate is the same size as the beater pan and simply bolts in place of it. The grate has 3/8-in. rods on 3/4-in. centers. Installation takes 15 min. or less, according to Vincent. Sells for $275, and works equally well in corn, beans, or small grains. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Vincent Farm Equipment Ltd. Box 131, Hwy. 2W, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada N4S 7W8 (ph 519 423-6264).

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