Poly Replacement Snouts For Older Deere Heads

Poly Replacement Snouts For Older Deere Heads COMBINES Headers 22-6-19 Poly snouts have been available for Deere's 90 series corn heads for several years. Now the company has come up with poly snouts for its older 40 series heads, which were made from 1970 to 1993. On display at many farm shows this fall, the new Perma-Glide snouts for 40 series corn heads are available in 28 and 30-in. rows. The points, deck covers, and fenders are made of roto-molded, green polyethylene. "They won't rust and never need painting. The smooth, low profile improves feeding of down or lodged stalks. Poly points dampen ear bounce and reduce potential ear loss," says Don Davidson, Deere Harvester Works. According to the company, Perma-Glide points fit better and are easier to adjust than competitors' poly points. To adjust the deck plates or service the gathering chains and sprockets, you simply remove a single lock pin and lift the center cover. Another advantage is that the shoe on the Perma-Glide point has a smaller, smoother profile than other shoes and is made from cast iron which adds just enough weight to keep the point from riding over heavy, thick weeds. "Other companies offer plastic shoes that weigh less and therefore may allow the point to ride over weeds," says Davidson. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Deere Harvester Works, 1100 - 13th Ave., East Moline, Ill. 61244 (ph 309 765-6298).

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