Specifications

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
AHB SICKLE HEADER
Reel
5 Bat Reel
The five bat reel is standard, allowing crop to
move to the augers in a smooth and uniform
manner. Each reel bat will take a smaller “bite”
than a four bat reel, and the conditioner will be
fed smoothly. Plugging and bunching at the
conditioner roll is minimized. The reel bat spi-
ders are bolted to the bulkheads, so a sixth bat
can be installed (available through Service
Parts). The five bat reel provides for smooth
crop flow through the machine, providing a
higher quality windrow or swath.
Reel Drive
The reel is belt driven, eliminating the need for
a slip clutch. Belt slippage will absorb the shock
of reel stoppage by obstructions. The reel
speed is adjustable from 65 to 75 rpm by add-
ing shims to the split drive sheave (A slowdown
sheave is available through Service Parts).
The reel speed can be easily changed to match
field conditions, independent of ground speed.
The belt reel drive is an effective means of driv-
ing and protecting the reel, with minimal main-
tenance expense.
Reel Positioning
The reel can be adjusted forward and aft (1), or
up and down (2). The reel position can be opti-
mized to handle most crop conditions, adding
to machine productivity in difficult conditions.
Reel Position
Reel Drive
REEL