420D Draper
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Key Features & Specs
- Cutterbar and frame profile gives uninterrupted crop flow
- Strong, positive-feeding reel handles all crop conditions
- Hydraulic deck shift gives larger windrows for more efficient harvesting
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John Deere parts and service support provide uptime for a timely harvest
Sales, parts, and service support from a local John Deere dealer offers overnight parts delivery and a well-trained support staff.
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Transport easily with integrated transport system
Slow-speed transport system:
- 400D Drapers are towable only with W155 and W170 Self-Propelled Windrowers
- Transport is recommended behind a tractor with seven-pin electrical lighting outlet
- 430D, 435D and 440D Drapers only
- Convert draper from field to transport in minutes with one person and without tools
- Dual front dolly wheel tires and two, gauge wheel tires carry weight of transport
It is a simple four-step process to switch from field to transport:
- Move right gauge wheels from field to transport
- Move left gauge wheels from field to transport
- Attach the tongue.
- Detach from the windrower.
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Optional reverser clears plugs effortlessly for higher productivity during tough harvest conditions
Platform reverser controls are available for the W155 Self-Propelled Windrower only:
- Easily activated from operator's station to clear platform of plugs
- Reverser slowly reverses the knife drive and optional hay conditioner, if equipped, to clear plugs
- Highly recommended when using optional hay conditioner with 400D Platforms
- Operators can run machines closer to their maximum capacity and it will take less time to unplug
The reverser consists of a valve block and valves, shown in the image above. It is the gold-colored valve block on the right side. It is shown plumbed for a 100A Auger Platform.
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Cutterbar and frame profile gives uninterrupted crop flow
The C-shaped cutterbar profile provides:
- Smooth crop flow
- Superior draper-to-cutterbar seal
- Reduced amount of material under belts
- Minimized crop loss in shatter-prone crops
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Excellent visibility to cutterbar and belt
The cutterbar design provides excellent visibility across the full range of tilt:
- Cutterbar and belt can be easily seen from cab even with optional top-crop conveying auger installed
- Cutterbar can be tilted from cab mechanically or hydraulically depending on windrower option chosen
- Change cutterbar angle with varying crop and field conditions for best cut height and crop flow
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Strong, positive-feeding reel handles all crop conditions
The cam reel design of the 400D Series Draper Platform features:
- 165-cm (65-in) diameter
- Heavy-duty plastic or steel fingers
- Tooth position control
- Smoother and quieter operation at higher reel speeds
- Less wear on reel drive components
- Less shattering of the crop
The hourglass-shaped reel has:
- End positioned closer to the cutterbar to provide smooth feeding
- Adjustable bolt position to change distance of reel to cutterbar
The cam position and reel position are adjustable, enabling the machine settings to be matched with the crop conditions for a trouble-free harvest. The finger release position is easily adjustable to one of four cam positions.
The reel is hydraulically positioned up, down, and fore-aft to allow perfect positioning for gentle yet positive feeding action.
Plastic fingers:
- Standard from the factory on all 400D Series Platforms
- Recommended for all crop conditions
- Lighter weight and easy to replace
Steel fingers:
- Only available through Parts
- Recommended for heavy forage crop
- Longer life
Optional end fingers improve feeding aggressiveness in difficult feeding and cutting conditions with down and tangled crop.
Single span reel:
- Available on 415D, 420D, 425D, 430D and 435D Drapers
- Less weight
- Better center visibility
- Good option for canola and small grains harvesting
Double span reel:
- Available on 430D, 435D and 440D Drapers
- Better feeding in heavy, wet, or down crop
- Better control of the reel height for more consistent feeding
The reel is available in five-six- or nine-bat configurations:
- Six- to nine-bat conversion is available with field installation
- Recommended for heavy conditions such as silage or grass seed crops
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Gauge wheels provide ground following for uniform cut
400D Series Draper Platforms offer optional dual gauge wheels with spring suspension:
- 1-cm (15-in.)
- Excellent ground following and flotation in all conditions
- Fine adjust the float on the go from the cab for high-speed harvesting and stable flotation
- Available as part of the integrated slow-speed transport system option
Center opening / crop delivery
Center opening width between belts | 1,720-1,950 mm 67.1-76.7 in. |
Cutterbar
Cutterbar tilt | Standard hydraulic Optional mechanical (7.5 to 17.0 degree lift) |
Cut width (length) | 6.1 m 20 ft |
Knife speed | 700-850 cycles/min 1,400-1,700 spm |
Knife drive | Hydraulic motor to enclosed heavy-duty wobble box |
Type | Dual knife |
Dimensions
Transport width, field position | 6.5 m 21.3 ft |
Platform length | 6.5 m 21.3 ft |
Transport length, hitch extended | ---- |
Transport width on wheel, less dividers | 2.5 m 8.1 ft |
Overall operating depth | With crop dividers 2.6 m 8.7 ft |
Draper and decks
Belt width | Wide rubber skim-coated 710-ml (24-oz) drapers: 1,067 mm 41.6 in. |
Speed control | Hydraulic from cab |
Operating speed | 0-225 m/min 0-742 fpm |
Header height sensing
Header height sensing off the ground | Return to cut height standard Gauge wheels optional |
Header height sensing on the ground | Float springs on traction unit |
Key Specs
Fingers | HD Plastic |
Transport width on wheel, less dividers | 2.5 m 8.1 ft |
Belt width | Wide rubber skim-coated 710-ml (24-oz) drapers: 1,067 mm 41.6 in. |
Reel type | Pick up cam four-position adjustable release |
Overall operating depth | With crop dividers 2.6 m 21.3 ft |
Transport width, field position | 6.5 m 21.3 ft |
Cut width (length) | 6.1 m 20 ft |
Platform length | 6.5 m 21.3 ft |
Cutterbar - Type | Dual knife |
Reel
Diameter | 1,650 mm 65 in. |
Speed control | Hydraulic with header index |
Number of bats | 6 bats standard 9 bats optional, single span, capped ends |
Reel lift | Hydraulic |
Fingers | HD Plastic |
Reel type | Pick up cam four-position adjustable release |
Height control | Hydraulic |
Operating speeds | 0-85 rpm |
Reel fore and aft | Hydraulic |
Weight
Approximate weight (base platform with reel) | 1,544 kg 3,400 lb |