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Corn is one of the most produced and consumed cereals worldwide, and to ensure efficient harvesting, farmers use specialized machinery tailored to the crop’s characteristics. Among the most vital tools in corn harvesting are combine headers, and here, we will focus mainly on the differences between a row crop header and a corn head.

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Row Crop Headers: These are designed to handle a variety of crops planted in rows, such as soybeans, sunflowers, and cotton. These headers are versatile and are characterized by guards and blades that allow cutting the crop close to the ground while preserving the integrity of the rows.

Corn Heads: In contrast, corn heads are specifically designed for corn. They have tines that fit between the rows of corn, detaching the cobs and allowing them to be processed by the machinery, while the rest of the plant remains in the field.

How wide is a 12-row corn head?

The width of a corn head is typically measured by the number of rows it can harvest simultaneously and the spacing between these rows. For a 12-row corn head with a standard spacing of 30 inches (approximately 76 cm) between rows, the total width will be approximately 30 feet (approximately 9 meters). However, it’s important to mention that the width can also depend on additional factors such as the presence of extra parts on the machinery or specific design features.

Why is corn grown in 30-inch rows?

Cultivating corn in 30-inch rows has been the standard practice in US agriculture and many other regions for decades. The reasons behind this method of cultivation are diverse and range from efficient use of space to resource and machinery optimization.

Optimization of Sunlight: 30-inch rows allow each corn plant to have more equal access to sunlight, which is vital for photosynthesis and, therefore, the healthy development of the crop.

Efficient Water Use: This spacing also optimizes water use as it allows for uniform irrigation and minimizes wastage.

Maximization of Production: Additionally, 30-inch rows are ideal for maximizing the amount of corn that can be planted in a specific area, balancing production per hectare.

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Adaptation to Machinery: Agricultural machinery, such as planters and harvesters, has been designed to accommodate this specific row spacing, making planting and harvesting processes more efficient and less labor-intensive.

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Your job doesn’t end once you’ve had your new (or used) combine harvester shipped to the farm; you’ll also need to determine which type of header attachment is best for the job you’ve got in mind. If you choose the wrong header, you could experience unwanted hiccups during the harvesting season; you may even see a reduced grain quality and yield, which has a knock-on effect on your profits (and nobody wants that!).

Headers are available in a myriad of shapes and sizes, often with specialized purposes. It can be easy to identify the right type of header if you look at how the original equipment manufacturer segments the products available for purchase, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also get confusing. Plus, with the right transport company, (like Tractor Transport) header transport services are easy! Below, we’ve taken the time to introduce you to the most commonly used combine headers and which crops they’re most suited to. As a quick introduction, these are the header types we’ll be discussing in a little more detail:

• Corn headers
• Draper headers
• Grain headers
• Auger headers
• Flex headers
• Pick-up headers
• Sunflower headers

Corn headers are primarily built to aid with the harvesting of row crops, including corn. Corn headers have cones that are designed to fit neatly between cornrows. Between these cones, the header has gathering chains that snap the stalks using knife rolls. The cut stalks fall to the ground while the crop heads are fed into the auger at the back of the header, which then transfers the corn into the combine’s feeder house.

Suitable for: Row crops where stalks aren’t needed, corn, and soybeans.

As the name suggests, this is a more specialized header. However, it’s commonly used in many U.S. states such as South Dakota and North Dakota, which produce millions of pounds of sunflower seeds each year. Although it does resemble a corn header, usually there are sunflower trays that are fitted to the cutter bar to keep heads and seeds in the front of the header, while a head snatcher component speeds up the harvest and optimizes seed collection.

Suitable for: All sunflower varieties.