NEW 45ft MacDon FD245 FLEXDRAPER Harvesting Wheat 

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My brother couldn't get a fd 2 series but did find a fd140 very similar but with less flex. Also has the three reel split

I remember seeing a 36ft MacDon in 2003 up against a 35ft auger head. There was no comparison. It only took a few seasons in my area of Kentucky before MacDon was the only header seen for wheat and soybeans.

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I’ll post some on my channel lol I farm there

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So you can tell the neighbor with the 40 yours is bigger 😂

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I need to double check but I think the 41 ft is for rice customers.

It’s for farmers that want to have traffic paths at 40 ‘ increments (need one foot for overlap 41’) and then till only on those paths … (120’ sprayer ) (40’ planter)

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How come macdon didn’t radically redesign the cutter bar?? Adding a little long section with a little different “geometry” just doesn’t suffice for high speed on ground cutting for these new big combines. Need a redesign more like John Deere - longer stroke and 2 cuts per stroke.

@@jasonhessels A lot of it comes down to who has patents on things. I wouldn't call it radical but the cutting system is completely new from the FD1. Not sure if you've ran an FD2 or not but the cutting system is significantly better than the FD1, I was able to run at 8mph, running a class 10 combine at max throughput with a 50ft in lentils and cutting was no issue. I ran the header in all kinds of different crops and conditions all over the world and the cutting system was never a limitation. The cutting system has more power than the FD1, no more belts, direct hydraulic drive, knife speed is faster, about 1.5x that of a Deere, and the knife sections are bigger for more cutting surface area. I've never operated a Deere header so I can only comment on what I know of the MacDon and what people that ran my prototype told me compared to other headers they ran and they all liked it.

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Wheat did very well this year. In this region of West Tennesse and Western Kentucky yields were 100 bu or better.

The FD75 is a solid header. I have filmed a bunch. What model combine do you run yours with.

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It really opens the feeder house area view from the drivers seat.

I find farm equipment manufacturers listen to their customers experiences to improve.

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It eats up the acres fast.

Dyersberg.

They make a solid harvest team.

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They came out with a 50' with this new series!

He said they have a 50' in the video multiple times.

Yes this FD2 series is 30 to 50ft. Deere introduced a 50ft in 2020 but they were new for 2021. I should be filming a 50ft Deere on an X9 1100 in soybeans this fall.

Thank you for watching. The MacDon F2 headers do a nice job. I just posted a video featuring the new F240 header last week harvesting the 2022 wheat crop.

It depends on how on even the ground is. These larger heads will flex with contours in the land. If it is steep very on even sharp terrain a smaller head is needed. MacDon FD2s start at 30ft. The company will continue offer a 25ft FD125 for the foreseeable future where smaller headers are needed.

The 2, as in 2-series, means a sequel to FD1. One of those decision made by marketing. I think it is to align the series number to the rest of MD products.

It was rolling on very nicely.

Good question. Some time I need to make a video on these two questions. On grain carts the tires are pointing to the back for a better ride and less wear on the road. Also if the cart gets buried in the mud the treads are pointing to the way out. Grain carts wheels are not powered so having the tread pointing the other way helps all around. Combines that have the rear tires turned around are 2wd models. Combines with forward facing read tires are equipped with 4wd.

Those are drains cut in the field to help water run off.

that cheap u should have bought 2

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Thank you for watching. John David was great to visit with. The new MacDon is so simple there truthfully is not allot to say about it. It does a nice job.

He’s a true genius

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The 9250 is truly a mobile factory on wheels. There were allot of rabbits out in the wheat fields this year.

The 41 is rice.

You’re saying it correct.

Thank you for the invite. I hope to be in NE IA this fall. What do you like on the green headers? Always neat to see green and red together.

@@bigtractorpower They flex better. I cut side by side withe my neighbors 1020 and I can run about a 1/2 hour lobger at night. And for me a smaller operator it is Waaaaaay cheaper than a draper. There is also a cooperator of Marion Calmer that has a video of a 630 on a 7120. Header losses are within statistical differences of a draper.

It does, but it makes sense... adds a little more to the header parts-wise but probably more structurally sound and better performance.

@@farming4g I assumed it was just to make it more flexible

More visibility at the feeder house and lots more flex.

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I am not sure but because of their size I would think there is some additional input.

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In this region normally 90 bu or better.

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I'm sure someone will make a mod of it! Giant are geniuses, they make the base product and let modders go wild

A 60ft head would be neat to see. The wheat here going through the 45ft head is 100 bu or more to the acre. That is allot material to handle. 50ft heads are coming to the market here and I hope to film one this fall in soybeans.

Thank you Stuart. It will be neat to see the FD2 and the 50ft version.

@@bigtractorpower I think my friends will be running the 45 foot version, because that's the size they currently run. With the triple reel standard on the FD245, I'm really excited to see them in action. I don't think they will have the 50 foot version yet, but it might be in their future. Is anyone in your area of Kentucky planning on getting the 50 foot version?

Very cool. I hope to get back that way to film again.

@@bigtractorpower when you do let me know would love to meet you and talk farming if you have time.

Oh no. What’s happening? Not notifying you?

@@bigtractorpower Since several months, it constantly happens with many channels! Although, I always redo everything.

Which is why bigger and bigger tanks and bigger and bigger carts are being made

I just filmed a pair of F240s in wheat this past weekend. I will have a video out on those soon. I plan to film them in soybeans this fall.

Actually not really as wheat in my area is $6.89/bushel which pretty good for wheat

Thank you. This type of filming opportunity helps me learn for future videos.

Unfortunately because of my accent my annunciation of MacDon and Axial-Flow does not come across in the video as I would like it. Harvest store Silo is another one that does not come across as I would like it in videos.

You need to call me when your in the market I will give you the inside scoop 😉

We will have to. It really sounds nice with some of the updated features.

They are designed to do that so that the reel can flex with the header as well!

The 250 series just hum along in wheat and cruise through corn.

Thank you for watching. There were lots of rabbits in this years wheat harvest.

It is a nice header for sure.

Harsh conditions. I would think it could handle it.

It is fun filming and sharing these machines.

It is. I can’t wait to see a 50ft.

There are a few out. 2022 will see full production.

I was Cannon Vixa cameras and go pros. Some times my IPhone. A Mavic was used for the drone views.

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Our farm, Childress Farms in Bogota, TN

Pretty sure they tow it like a trailer.

It does not fold. It is moved on a header wagon.

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