RDF35 HYDRAFLEX DRAPER
Draper Platforms
- 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 Draper Platform FAQs
How wide is the John Deere RDF35 HydraFlex draper?
The RDF35 has a 35 ft cutterbar and an overall platform length of 38.05 ft. It uses a rigid frame with a flexible cutterbar and weighs approximately 7,683 lb.
How does the HydraFlex float system work on the John Deere RDF35?
HydraFlex is a hydraulic float system that lets you control cutterbar ground pressure from the cab by turning an armrest knob, so the cutterbar follows the ground closely as conditions change. It has a 7.5 in. float range, and raising float pressure to maximum locks the draper into rigid mode.
What is the two-speed center feed section on the John Deere RDF35?
The slow setting runs the feed drum at 200 rpm to gently handle easy-shelling crops like lentils and soybeans, while the high setting runs it at 240 rpm to prevent slug feeding in canola or high-yielding cereals. You change speeds with a toolless handle on the gearcase, and feed drum torque is 1,217 lb-ft.
What knife drive does the John Deere RDF35 use?
The RDF35 has a 4 in. double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar for higher harvesting speed without giving up cut quality. Knife speed is 520 cycles per minute on X Series combines and 490 cycles per minute on S-Series combines.
Can I add a top auger to the John Deere RDF35?
Yes. An optional 18 in. hydraulically driven top auger runs the full width of the draper to help bushy crops like heavy canola and field peas feed evenly into the feeder house. It can be turned off for crops like lentils or wheat.
Where can I buy genuine parts for my John Deere RDF35?
Koenig Equipment stocks genuine John Deere parts for the RDF35, and our parts teams across Ohio and Indiana can find what you need for your machine. Choose same-day delivery from a nearby Koenig store or pick up in store. Our trained technicians can also help get your draper ready before harvest.