A forage harvester header is a specialized attachment designed for forage harvesters, which are agricultural machines used to chop and collect crops for silage or animal feed. The header is the component that comes into direct contact with the crop and prepares it for processing. The type of header varies depending on the crop being harvested, such as grass, corn, or whole crops.
Types of Forage Harvester Headers:
Grass Pick-Up Headers: Designed to lift cut grass or hay from the ground for silage making.
Corn Headers: Used to cut and process standing corn for silage.
Direct Cut Headers: Ideal for crops like alfalfa or clover, cutting the crop directly without prior swathing.
Whole-Crop Headers: Used for grains like barley or wheat, harvesting the entire crop for silage.
Each header type is optimized to ensure efficient feeding of the crop into the harvester while minimizing losses and maintaining quality.
