Brazilian Corn Header Shreds Stalks In A New Way

Brazilian Corn Header Shreds Stalks In A New Way COMBINES Accessories A new stalk-chopping corn header from Brazil that features a simple modular design and a unique stalk-shredding system was on display at the recent Ohio Farm Science Review show near Columbus     The Vence Tudo header is being distributed in the U S by Vence Tudo U S A Wakarusa Ind It’s available in 6 8 12 and 16-row models on 30-in spacing and is also available in any row spacing down to 18 in     “We’re in our third year of testing the stalk-shredding rolls on this header and the results look great ” says farmer and distributor Darrin Martin “Compared to other corn headers it does a nicer job of shredding stalks and distributes them on the row leaving the dirt visible to the sun so you can get back in the field sooner after a rain The shredding rolls eliminate the need to add separate stalk choppers to the head which greatly reduces the weight cost fuel and maintenance requirements ”     There are 2 overlapping stalk rolls per row one smaller than the other “The rolls run at different speeds which results in shredding action that opens the pith of the stalk from top to bottom compared to other stalk shredding rolls that rely on close tolerances between the rolls to make cigarette butt-type pieces that can only break down from each end “It really is a revolutionary design ” says Martin “The shredded and sized stalks will easily flow through deep tillage equipment eliminating the need for a tillage pass to do further residue sizing ” The rolls are longer than on most other headers says Martin “which allows us to run them slower and results in less head shelling Also because these stalk rolls don’t rely on close tolerances they’ll stay sharp for a longer time before needing to be changed or rebuilt ” He says the Vence Tudo header runs at a shallower angle than others allowing you to run the header low to the ground and do a better job of picking up down corn “This header features a simple but strong design all the way around ” says Martin “You can change the clutches just by pulling a pin and it takes only about a half hour to change out a row unit instead of an entire day like on some other brands ” The company is marketing limited quantities of the header for the 2018 harvest season Cost depending on your needs starts at about $30 000 for a 6-row model and $70 000 for a 12-row You can watch the header in action on Facebook by going to https://www facebook com/Vence-Tudo-USA-2149669258378595/ Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Darrin Martin Vence Tudo U S A 711 E Waterford St Wakarusa Ind 46573 ph 574 862-1163 or cell ph 574 535-8464; darrin@wakarusaag com; www shredselect com

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