Draper Platforms

HDR50 RIGID CUTTERBAR DRAPER

Capture more crop in rolling and uneven terrain with a wing range of over 45
Easily cut all crops with a consistent reel-to-cutterbar distance and improved reel torque
Achieve desired stubble height with Position Control Gauge Wheels
Reduce cutterbar loss with Grain Saver Draper Belts

HDR45 RIGID CUTTERBAR DRAPER

Capture more crop in rolling and uneven terrain with a wing range of over 40
Easily cut all crops with a consistent reel-to-cutterbar distance and improved reel torque
Achieve desired stubble height with Position Control Gauge Wheels
Reduce cutterbar loss with Grain Saver Draper Belts

HDR40 RIGID CUTTERBAR DRAPER

Capture more crop in rolling and uneven terrain with a wing range of over 35
Achieve desired stubble height with Position Control Gauge Wheels
Reduce cutterbar loss with Grain Saver Draper Belts
Improve harvest logistics with a factory-installed Integrated Transport system

HDR35 RIGID CUTTERBAR DRAPER

Capture more crop in rolling and uneven terrain with a wing range of over 30"
Achieve desired stubble height with Position Control Gauge Wheels
Reduce cutterbar loss with Grain Saver Draper Belts
Improve harvest logistics with a factory-installed Integrated Transport system

RDF45 HYDRAFLEX DRAPER

Harvest crops as close as possible to the ground with the HydraFlex cutterbar
Minimize grain loss with a two-speed center feed section
Enable higher harvesting speed without sacrificing cut quality with a 4 double cut, dual drive, shaft driven cutterbar
Get more done by eliminating header calibrations

RDF40 HYDRAFLEX DRAPER

Harvest crops as close as possible to the ground with the HydraFlex cutterbar
Minimize grain loss with a two-speed center feed section
Enable higher harvesting speed without sacrificing cut quality with a 4 double cut, dual drive, shaft driven cutterbar
Get more done by eliminating header calibrations

RDF35 HYDRAFLEX DRAPER

Harvest crops as close as possible to the ground with the HydraFlex cutterbar
Minimize grain loss with a two-speed center feed section
Enable higher harvesting speed without sacrificing cut quality with a 4 double cut, dual drive, shaft driven cutterbar
Get more done by eliminating header calibrations

RDF30 HYDRAFLEX DRAPER

Harvest crops as close as possible to the ground with the HydraFlex cutterbar
Minimize grain loss with a two-speed center feed section
Enable higher harvesting speed without sacrificing cut quality with a 4 double cut, dual drive, shaft driven cutterbar
Get more done by eliminating header calibrations

John Deere Draper Platforms

A draper platform cuts soybeans, wheat and other small grains and carries the crop on belts to the feeder house for a smooth, even feed. John Deere offers two families: HDR hinged-frame drapers with a rigid cutterbar, and RDF HydraFlex drapers with a flexible cutterbar that hugs the ground.

Koenig Equipment sells and supports draper platforms across Ohio and Indiana. Request a quote and our team will help you choose the width and style for your combine and crops.

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Which Draper Is Right for You?

RDF HydraFlex drapers let the cutterbar flex 7.5 in. to cut close to the ground, which helps in soybeans. HDR drapers pivot, glide and flex as a hinged frame over rolling and uneven fields while keeping a rigid cutterbar.

Model	Frame and cutterbar	Cutterbar width	Platform length
RDF30	Rigid frame, HydraFlex cutterbar	30 ft	Ask our team
RDF35	Rigid frame, HydraFlex cutterbar	35 ft	38.05 ft
RDF40	Rigid frame, HydraFlex cutterbar	40 ft	43 ft
RDF45	Rigid frame, HydraFlex cutterbar	45 ft	47.9 ft
HDR35	Hinged frame, rigid cutterbar	35 ft	37.8 ft
HDR40	Hinged frame, rigid cutterbar	40 ft	42.8 ft
HDR45	Hinged frame, rigid cutterbar	45 ft	47.8 ft
HDR50	Hinged frame, rigid cutterbar	50.1 ft	52.9 ft

Our draper model pages do not list a price. Request a quote for current pricing, offers and John Deere Financial options.

Harvest Service, Parts and Precision Support

Knives, guards and draper belts wear every season. Our ag service technicians inspect and repair platforms before harvest, and genuine John Deere parts are stocked at your Koenig store or available anytime on Koenig Marketplace.

Our team also offers precision technology support for header height sensing and combine displays. Schedule service or book an ag off-season inspection.

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Harvesting Corn or Shopping Used?

For corn, compare John Deere corn heads, or see auger platforms and all harvesting equipment. Shopping pre-owned? Browse used John Deere combine platforms and used combines at Koenig, updated as units come in.

John Deere Draper Platform FAQs

What is the difference between an HDR and an RDF draper?
The RDF is a rigid-frame draper with a HydraFlex cutterbar that floats 7.5 in. to follow the ground, controlled from the cab. The HDR is a hinged-frame draper with a rigid cutterbar that pivots, glides and flexes with the terrain.

Which combines do these drapers fit?
The model pages list knife speeds for John Deere X Series and S Series combines: 520 cycles per minute on an X Series and 490 on an S Series.

How do Grain Saver Draper Belts help?
Grain Saver Draper Belts use a crosshair design that traps grain before it rolls past the cutterbar, reducing cutterbar loss by 25 percent compared to standard draper belts. They are on the HDR drapers.

What is the two-speed center feed on RDF drapers?
The low setting runs the feed drum at 200 rpm to handle easy-shelling crops like soybeans gently, and the high setting runs at 240 rpm to prevent slug feeding in canola or high-yielding cereals.

How many acres an hour can an HDR50 cover?
Paired with an X9 1100 combine, one HDR50 can harvest over 30 acres an hour of wheat and soybeans.