Combine Harvester
Harvests grain crops using interchangeable headers and stores the crop in an onboard grain tank.
What it is used for
Harvests grain crops using interchangeable headers and stores the crop in an onboard grain tank.
How to operate it
Attach the correct header, unfold the combine, activate the harvester and header, then follow the crop rows. Unload to a trailer before the grain tank reaches capacity.
Selection and setup
Check the in-game shop for power requirement, working width, capacity, supported fill types, hitch/header compatibility and optional configurations before purchase or leasing.
Base-game examples
Massey Ferguson MF 8570 • CLAAS EVION 450 • Fendt 5275 C SL • Case IH AF11 • John Deere X9 1100 • New Holland CR11
Operating procedure
Before starting, confirm the machine is compatible with the crop/material and that the power unit meets the shop requirement. Attach or enter the machine, unfold/prepare it, position at the start of the work area, lower/activate the working components where applicable, then work consistent passes at the machine’s rated working speed. Monitor fill level, material type and missed strips. Stop/lift the working parts before tight headland turns, reposition, then resume.
Before you buy or lease
Check working width, working speed, power requirement, capacity, supported fill/crop types, hitch/header compatibility, wheel/tyre options and whether the tool combines another field operation. Lease highly specialised equipment when it will only be used for a small acreage.
Compatibility & attachments
This shows what the equipment connects to, which attachment families work with it, and what each combination is used for. For a specific model, the in-game shop Combinations panel is the final compatibility check.
| Compatible connection / attachment | Used for | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grain header | Harvest wheat, barley, oats, canola, soybeans, sorghum and other header-supported grains. | Header-to-combine compatibility is model-specific; see the model table below. |
| Corn header | Harvest corn and supported row crops such as sunflower depending on header. | Use only a header listed as compatible with the combine. |
| Sunflower / special header | Specialised sunflower or sorghum harvesting where supported. | Model-specific compatibility applies. |
| Header trailer | Transport wide headers safely by road. | Choose a trailer long/wide enough for the header. |
Base-game equipment examples
| Machine / tool | Compatible with | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Massey Ferguson MF 8570 | Massey Ferguson MF 8570 Header | Grain harvesting |
| CLAAS EVION 450 | CLAAS VARIO 620; Capello Diamant 8 | Grain; corn/row crops with compatible corn header |
| Fendt 5275 C SL | Fendt FreeFlow 25FT; Capello Diamant 8 | Grain; corn/row crops with compatible corn header |
| John Deere X9 1100 | John Deere HD45X; HD50F; C16F; selected GERINGHOFF/Capello special headers | High-capacity grain/corn/sunflower harvesting |
| New Holland CR11 | New Holland FD250 FlexDraper; New Holland 980CR 18-30; selected GERINGHOFF special headers | High-capacity grain/corn/sunflower harvesting |
| Case IH AF11 | Case IH FD250 FlexDraper; Case IH 4418 N; selected GERINGHOFF corn headers | High-capacity grain/corn harvesting |
Procedure
- Fit a header that is compatible with both the combine and the crop.
- Unfold the combine/header and position at the crop edge; enable straw swath first if the crop can produce straw and you want to collect it.
- Lower and activate the header, then drive straight harvesting passes at the header rated speed.
- Watch the grain tank and unload into a trailer or auger wagon before the tank fills and stops harvesting.
- Lift the header for headland turns, align the next pass and continue until the field is complete.
- After harvesting, collect any straw swath separately with a baler or forage wagon if required.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Different header for crop type.
Swathing route for compatible crops/equipment where the base-game system supports it.
Practical tips
- Header width drives capacity demand; make sure transport can keep up.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.