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How Can I Improve the Feeding of My Header?

i-paddock Typhoon in combine header

Let’s talk about the part of your harvest that might be holding you back.

If you’re dealing with uneven crop flow,, or frustrating blockages at the front of your header, you’re not alone. A lot of farmers wrestle with feeding issues—especially in bulky crops, short crops, or tough conditions. The good news? There’s a simple upgrade that can make a big difference.

Let’s introduce you to the i-paddock Typhoon.

What Is the i-Paddock Typhoon?

The Typhoon is a high-performance, bolt-on feed drum upgrade designed to replace the factory drum on John Deere and MacDon headers. It’s built to dramatically improve the way crops flow into your combine—whether you’re harvesting cereals, pulses, or canola.

What sets it apart?

Aggressive feeding, open design, and smooth flow. No more bunching, no more fighting with the machine to keep the crop moving.

Why Feeding Matters So Much

When crop isn’t feeding consistently, a whole bunch of problems follow:

  • You slow down to avoid blockages
  • You deal with inconsistent feeding into the rotor
  • You get uneven threshing and potential grain loss
  • You stop more often than you should

All of that adds up to lost time, lost yield, and a lot more stress.

The i-paddock Typhoon fixes that at the source—right where the crop enters your machine.

How the Typhoon Solves the Problem

The Typhoon’s unique design includes larger, swept-back fingers and an open center that prevents wrapping and delivers a smoother, more even feed.

Here’s what that means in real-world terms:

  • Better crop flow, even in bulky or tangled crops
  • Faster harvesting speeds without feeding issues
  • Cleaner, more consistent material flow to the rotor
  • Less header loss and fewer stoppages

It’s a bolt-on solution, so you can install it yourself and be back in the field with better performance—no welding, no fabricating.

Designed by Farmers, Proven by Farmers

This isn’t some theoretical fix—the Typhoon was developed by an Australian farmer who was tired of fighting poor feeding on their machines. It’s been field-tested across a wide range of crops and conditions, and the feedback is consistent: smoother feeding, happier headers.

So… How Can You Improve the Feeding of Your Header?

Easy: start where the crop enters the machine. Upgrading to the i-paddock Typhoon feed drum is one of the most effective ways to fix feeding issues, improve harvest flow, and reduce stress in the cab.

It’s a small change that delivers big results.

Ready to upgrade? Ask your dealer about the i-paddock Typhoon or  give us a shout at 1-855-612-7006. Get your crop flowing the way it should—and make feeding issues a thing of the past.

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