Caleb Austin is part of the family-run Tighe Ag, a cropping enterprise located northeast of Moree in Northern New South Wales. The operation manages approximately 4,400 hectares in winter and 750 hectares in summer, growing crops such as barley, canola, wheat, and chickpeas.
Following a wet start to the recent winter harvest and high yields, Tighe Ag expanded its fleet with an additional combine harvester and adopted the newly launched Geringhoff TruFlex Razor front to better handle challenging harvest conditions—especially in canola.
We were originally going to test one of the fronts and then due to the weather situation we had at harvest and the need for a top cross auger, one was available and we had it on a header in the paddock within two weeks.
Tighe Ag’s Geringhoff TruFlex Razor front is paired with their John Deere S780 combine harvesters, and features a three-sectioned frame, rigid and flexible cutterbar, and an integrated air system designed to reduce harvest losses.
There was a noticeable visual difference in (grain) losses off the front when walking behind the header. In high yielding or high-volume crops, there will be great savings. This is where the Geringhoff really shone and it starts to pay for itself very quickly.
Caleb also noted that despite some minor issues, parts were quickly available and service from the Waringa Distribution team was excellent.
It’s not a big, bulky air reel. It’s a thin air wall and it’s incredible to watch.
After upgrading to a 15.2m Geringhoff flexible draper front, Philip Barr increased capacity to 60t/hr and significantly improved harvest efficiency in challenging terrain.
“Offsets or speed tillers can take three to four passes and still not get the clay incorporated properly. The Gregoire Besson does it in one go and leaves a firmer seedbed.”
– Ben Harriss, Harriss Contracting
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