Grain Header
Cuts standard grain crops for a combine harvester.
What it is used for
Cuts standard grain crops for a combine harvester.
How to operate it
Mount it on a compatible combine, lower/activate and harvest ripe supported crops.
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 combine harvester | Cut and feed grain crops into the combine. | A header is not universal; check the combine shop page/combinations before purchase. |
| Header trailer | Road transport for wide headers. | Trailer length must suit the header. |
Procedure
- Confirm the grain header is compatible with the combine and intended crop before attaching it.
- Attach it squarely and use a header trailer for road transport when the header is too wide to move safely/easily while mounted.
- At the field, unfold/prepare the header, lower it to working height and activate the combine.
- Keep the uncut crop inside the full working width while avoiding missed strips.
- Lift the header before tight turns and watch for terrain that could cause the header to miss crop.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Header trailer for road transport.
Crop-specific header for corn/sunflower.
Practical tips
- A wide header may be awkward on roads; use a header trailer when useful.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.