PWL SpeedFlow - Sunflower Header

FromPWL sp. z o.o.

The PWL SpeedFLOW Sunflower Header is engineered to enhance the harvesting process for sunflower crops, providing versatile solutions for farmers regardless of row orientation or spacing. Capable of harvesting in any direction, this header features an advanced roto-cut system that employs durable bevel gears and tungsten carbide-coated cutters to ensure exceptional cutting quality and residue management. With an adjustable hydraulic cutting height that can be controlled from the operator's cabin, it enables the efficient harvesting of sunflowers of varying heights and conditions. Offering a high working speed of up to 12 km/h, it enhances operational efficiency while ensuring that only the flower heads are collected. Universally compatible, the PWL SpeedFLOW can be mounted on any combine harvester, with adaptable mounting frames, hydraulic couplings, and drive gear reductions, making it a highly versatile addition to any farm operation. The streamlined design focuses on achieving clean and precise harvests, with a focus on durability, adaptability, and ease of operation from within the cabin.

Higher harvest yields

The smaller the clearance between the platforms, the lower the possibility of losing the crops. In our headers, the width of the crop divider platforms is manually adjustable. Working with thin stem varieties, we can reduce the clearance to a minimum and at the same time minimise losses.

Being independent of the row orientation

In every direction

Regardless of the inter-row spacing in which your sunflowers grow, with the PWL SpeedFlow header you can harvest them in any direction. Our machines are dedicated for farmers and customers, where the width of inter-rows may vary depending on the preferences of the customer or region.

Roto-cut system system, full protection

Excellent cutting quality, Take care of your combine

The roto-cut system mounted on an independent frame is optional equipment. The cutting height is hydraulically adjusted from the operator’s cabin. Its structure consists of durable bevel gears and cutters made of wear-resistant steel coated with tungsten carbide. The cutter’s rotors shred the residue at a speed of 25 m/s, measured at the blade tip. The roto-cut system not only accelerates the decomposition of crop residues, but also protects the underside of your harvester. A crushing reel located behind the shredder is the protection for the tires.

Drive transmission

Durable solutions, solid drives

The drive of the roto-cut system is transmitted through cast-iron bevel gear transmissions and power take-off shafts. They ensure low maintenance requirements, long service life and reliability. The machines are protected by a central friction clutch which protects the entire machine against mechanical damage caused by a sudden jam. This solution allows you to achieve a higher working speed.

Renowned components

Durability and reliability

The cutting unit consists of components from renowned manufacturers.

Harvesting sunflowers of uneven height

Always at the right level

The system regulating the height of flower heads harvest consists of two components: a retractable hydraulic flap and a rotor under the cutter bar. The flap bends the sunflowers forward and at the same time the rotor pulls them down. The flower heads lean on the platforms and are cut directly underneath. The quality of the harvest remains at the highest level, because only the flower heads go into the combine. Sunflowers growing at different heights will not cause you any more problems.

High operating speed

At a high rotational speed

Thanks to the PWL SpeedFlow headers, you can work at a speed of up to 12 km/h. The adjustable sunflower head gripper moves the cut sunflowers to the collection screw conveyor with the utmost care.

Universality

Customised solutions

PWL headers can be mounted on absolutely any combine harvester, without exceptions. For this purpose, an appropriate mounting frame, hydraulic couplings system and appropriate reduction in the main drive gearboxes are selected. The machines become more universal, because regardless of the combine model, they can always be adapted. Tilt adjustment and universal frame settings allow you to choose the best working angle of the header and adapt it to the working conditions.