You hit a patch of green or damp crop and suddenly the header starts to fight you. Material bunches, wraps, or plugs, and the combine slows to a crawl. These are the moments that separate an average feeding drum from one built to handle tough conditions. The Typhoon is the feeding drum for green or damp crops.
Design Features of a Feeding Drum for Green or Damp Crops
The Typhoon’s smaller diameter drum creates more space for damp crop to flow through instead of jamming up against the auger. That extra window is key when material is sticky or stringy.
It also includes 25 solid steel fingers timed more aggressively than most OEM setups. These fingers grab and pull material in reducing hesitation at the throat. Combined with its paddle flighting breaks, the Typhoon breaks up bunches before they become plugs.
One standout feature is adjustability. You can tune finger timing by up to 150 degrees using a lever and lock system, letting you dial in more aggressive action for green material or soften it for dry crop. Changes take minutes and can be done in the field (Typhoon Fitting Instructions – Thunderstruck Ag PDF).
What You Can Expect in Green or Wet Conditions
When conditions are challenging, these features work together to keep material moving into the rotor. Operators report fewer plugs, smoother flow in tough cereals, and better handling of crops like canola that hold moisture late into harvest. It’s not about magic, it’s just smart engineering that reduces slowdowns, it’s about a feeding drum for green or damp crops.
Limitations Still Apply
No drum is a silver bullet. In extremely green crops, wrapping can still occur, especially with more fingers in contact. If your auger or reel setup isn’t dialed in, even the best drum will struggle. But paired with a well-tuned header, the Typhoon can noticeably reduce the headaches of damp crop.
Operational Tips for Best Results
To get the most out of the Typhoon:
- Set fingers roughly 45° forward from top dead center
- Advance timing slightly if you see repeating or slugging
- In lighter crops, back off timing to avoid overfeeding
- Tweak reel or auger paddles to push material into the throat instead of letting it float
These simple changes help the Typhoon feed more evenly, especially in patchy or tough conditions.
Final Takeaway
Green and wet crops are never easy. But the Typhoon feeding drum gives you more control. Its smaller drum, aggressive timing, and quick in-field adjustments help reduce wrapping, plugging, and stop-and-go harvest. While it won’t fix poor conditions, it does make tough harvests more manageable.
For more information on the Typhoon or fitting advice, give us a call at (855) 612‑7006.