Add-On Auger Solves Feederhouse Trash Problem

Add-On Auger Solves Feederhouse Trash Problem AUGERS Augers (29B) 30-2-25 If you've ever had to stop your combine to clear a pile of loose "stuff" piled on your corn head's feederhouse, you might want to take a look at this new add-on auger for Deere 90 series corn heads. Shoup Mfg.'s Force Feed Auger is designed to force fluffy trash into the cross auger to keep snouts clean. It attaches to the combine's corn head frame, positioned directly on top of and in front of the feederhouse, using clamp-type fasteners. The system is self contained and operates off a hydraulic motor. "It's designed specifically for dry conditions when trash is light and fluffy," says Chad Schoolman. "Part of the problem is that manufacturers have made combines bigger and faster so heads are double the size, yet the size of the feederhouse hasn't changed. Also, the heads are plastic which has a tendency to build up static electricity that attracts trash. New corn varieties may play a part, too. "The auger can be easily raised out of the way when not in use or to do maintenance on the corn head. It operates off the same valve that controls your reel speed." Models are available to cover either four or six rows. The 4-row model comes with an 8-in. auger; the 6-row comes with a 9-in. auger. "The problem develops mostly at the center of the head, so if you have a 6-row head you only have to cover the inside four rows. If you have an 8-row head, you can cover either the inside four or six rows. On a 12-row head you need to cover only the six inside rows," says Schoolman. A 4-row model sells for $1,895 (delivered); a 6-row for $2,095. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Shoup Mfg., Kankakee, Ill. (ph 800 627-6137 or 815 933-4439; sales@shoupparts.com; www. shoupparts.com).

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