Heavy Duty Frames

The over-the-top, box frame design carries the header much like a self-propelled machine for better ground-hugging flotation and higher windrow clearance.

1) Mounting the header to the frame in this manner allows the header to be pushed rather than pulled through the field.  This design allows the header to closely follow ground contours with less chance of the head digging into the ground, reducing chances of header damage. 

2) By using multiple flotation springs the header has both vertical and radial flotation for maximum response to changing field conditions.

3) With the use of forming shields and swath board adjustments, various windrow widths – 40- to 110-inches can be achieved to meet harvesting and drying requirements.

4) Hesston introduced the first center pivot windrower in 1974.  The innovation now continues with the Massey Ferguson center pivot design which increases productivity by allowing the mower to be pulled on either side of the tractor.  The operator can mow up and back on the same end of the field instead of driving around the field like the L-frame design requires.