A John Deere 608C Row Crop Header is a mechanised cutting platform designed for harvesting row crops such as maize and sorghum. John Deere manufactures a comprehensive range of agricultural machinery and equipment serving the farming and harvesting industries worldwide. This header is engineered to attach to a combine harvester and cut crop from the field in preparation for collection and threshing.
This 2012 model is configured as an 8-row header with 30-inch row spacing, suitable for standard North American row-crop layouts. The header features poly dividers to separate individual rows during cutting, and is equipped with knife rolls—rotating cutting mechanisms that sever the crop stalks cleanly. An oil-bath chain drive system lubricates and protects the cutting transmission, extending component life in field conditions.
The machine incorporates a ContourMaster system, which allows the cutting platform to follow ground contours automatically, reducing ground loss and improving cut quality on uneven terrain. Contour sensors detect changes in elevation and adjust the header height accordingly. The header is non-StalkMaster, meaning it does not include the optional residue management system.
Attachment and operation are simplified by a single-point hookup, which connects the header to the combine with one mechanical connection. Power is delivered via PTO (power take-off) drive shafts from the combine's engine. Safety features include stubble lights and extremity warning lights to enhance visibility and alert personnel to moving components during operation and transport.
The machine is located in Ontario, Canada, and is offered in used condition. The asking price is $29,466.
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