RDF40 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
RDF40 HYDRAFLEX DRAPER Draper Platform FAQs
How wide is the John Deere RDF40 HydraFlex draper?
The John Deere RDF40 has a 40 ft cutterbar and a 43 ft platform length. It is a rigid-frame, flexible-cutterbar draper that weighs approximately 9,095 lb.
How much float does the John Deere RDF40 HydraFlex draper have?
The HydraFlex system gives the RDF40 a 7.5 in. float range. You control cutterbar ground pressure from the cab with the armrest knob, and raising float pressure to maximum locks the draper into rigid mode.
What is the two-speed center feed on the John Deere RDF40?
The RDF40 has a two-speed center feed section with a toolless shift handle on the gearcase. 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 for canola or high-yielding cereals.
What knife speed does the John Deere RDF40 run?
The RDF40 uses a double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar. Knife speed is 520 cycles per minute on an X Series combine and 490 cycles per minute on an S-Series combine.
Is a top auger available for the John Deere RDF40?
Yes. An optional 18 in. hydraulically driven top auger runs the full width of the draper and helps bushy crops like heavy canola feed evenly. It can be turned off for crops like lentils or wheat.
Where can I buy genuine parts for my John Deere RDF40?
Koenig Equipment stocks genuine John Deere parts for the RDF40, and our parts teams across Ohio and Indiana can find what you need for your draper. Choose same-day delivery from a nearby Koenig store or pick up in store. Our trained technicians across Ohio and Indiana can also handle your RDF40's pre-season service and repairs.