Overview of the Geringhoff Rota Disc Header: Features, Technical Specifications, Advantages Compared to Olimac Drago GT

The Rota Disc corn header from the German manufacturer Geringhoff stands out with its innovative technologies and high efficiency in harvesting. The Geringhoff Rota Disc is a high-efficiency corn header that combines the benefits of gentle ear collection and effective stalk shredding.

Features of Geringhoff Rota Disc

Rota Disc® Technology

The Rota Disc® technology offers high performance with reduced power consumption. Thanks to its unique patented design, the header ensures effective corn stalk destruction, reducing fuel costs, downtime, and maintenance volumes. Corn stalks are vertically sliced, shredded, and evenly distributed across the field, making the harvesting process as efficient as possible.

Residue Management

The header ensures excellent quality of shredding and cutting of corn residues. The Rota Disc® system allows for a uniform short stubble pattern. The stalk cutter separates the stalk from the root and splits the stubble, enhancing residue quality in the field.

Gathering Chains

Automatic tensioning of the gathering chains ensures their constant readiness and proper tension. Chains can be easily and quickly replaced thanks to a special Geringhoff tool. This protects the transmission from blockages caused by debris and prevents gearbox failures.

Additional Accessories

The Geringhoff Rota Disc header can be equipped with several useful accessories:

• Automatic Control System: Supports the driver during harvesting and automatically keeps the combine and header in the corn row.
• Automatic Height Control: Ground sensors provide automatic contour following of the header, protecting it from damage and reducing stress on working units.
• Stalk Chopper: Helps prevent tire or track damage by bending the sharp edges of stubble.
• Corn Auger: Facilitates the collection of harvested plants and prevents the accumulation of plants on the outer covers of the header.
• Mechanical Gearbox: Provides different speeds for various harvesting conditions.
• Sunflower Kit: Adds flexibility to the header for harvesting different crops.
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Technical Specifications

• Input Bearings: Sealed bearings ensure safe operation.
• Auger Blades: Carbide blades and hardened scrapers ensure long service life and high reliability. Geringhoff Rota Disc parts can be selected from the catalog.
• Cutting Rotor: 15 self-sharpening knives with special coating for durability.
• Stalk Rollers: Working edges with special hard coating for long service life.
• Row Unit Gearbox: Lightweight housing made of aluminum-magnesium alloy with an integrated, maintenance-free overload protection clutch.

*NOTE: Weight may vary depending on the combine model and equipment. The weight is indicated for machines with a row width of 75 cm. Significant weight deviations may occur with smaller or larger row widths.

Advantages of Geringhoff Rota Disc Compared to Olimac Drago GT

Efficiency and Fuel Economy

The Geringhoff Rota Disc features reduced fuel consumption thanks to its optimized rotor design, which requires less engine power compared to the Olimac Drago GT. This reduces operating costs and increases overall productivity.

Stalk Processing Quality

The Rota Disc® technology ensures excellent quality of stalk shredding and distribution, an important aspect for effective residue management in the field. While the Olimac Drago GT also has an efficient shredding system, the Geringhoff Rota Disc is considered a leader in this category due to its unique design.

Automation and Maintenance Convenience

The Geringhoff Rota Disc is equipped with automatic chain tensioning and height control systems, significantly easing maintenance and management during harvesting. Olimac Drago GT also offers automatic functions, but Geringhoff provides more options for precise adjustment and protection of working units. Parts for the Olimac Drago GT can be purchased from our catalog.

Flexibility and Versatility

The Geringhoff Rota Disc can be equipped with various additional accessories, such as a stalk chopper, corn auger, and sunflower kit. This provides additional versatility to the header, making it suitable for different harvesting conditions. While Olimac Drago GT also offers various accessories, Geringhoff provides greater flexibility in choosing configurations.

Reliability and Durability

Thanks to the use of high-quality materials and special coatings, the Geringhoff Rota Disc ensures a long service life and high reliability. Olimac Drago GT is also noted for its high reliability, but the use of carbide blades and hardened scrapers in the Geringhoff offers additional advantages in durability. Both headers have durable disc knives, but the Geringhoff Rota Disc has self-sharpening knives, increasing their service life.

The Geringhoff Rota Disc header offers numerous advantages for farmers looking for high-performance, reliable, and economical equipment for corn harvesting. The Geringhoff Rota Disc is a high-efficiency corn header that combines the benefits of gentle ear collection and effective stalk shredding. It has higher productivity and efficiency than the Olimac Drago GT, as well as a more robust frame and reinforced drive. The price of the header depends on the model and year of manufacture. Thanks to innovative technologies, high-quality materials, and a wide range of additional accessories, this model stands out among competitors like the Olimac Drago GT and can be an ideal choice for modern farmers.