Forage Header
Cuts standing crops for a forage harvester to create chaff.
What it is used for
Cuts standing crops for a forage harvester to create chaff.
How to operate it
Mount on a compatible forage harvester and keep a receiving trailer under the discharge stream.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible forage harvester | Cut standing crops/grass and feed them into the forage harvester for chaff. | Use the header types and brand/model combinations shown by the shop. |
Procedure
- Attach the forage header to a compatible forage harvester.
- Prepare/unfold the header and verify that the crop/material is one it can collect.
- Lower and activate the header at the start of the crop or windrow.
- Follow the crop/windrow smoothly while keeping the discharge trailer correctly positioned.
- Lift the header for turns and road movement.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Pickup header for windrowed grass.
Corn/maize-specific header for high-volume chaff.
Practical tips
- Header choice determines what the forage harvester can collect.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.