Blog Category: Duck Foot Paddle Tines
When (and When Not) to Use Duck Foot Paddle Tines
Duck Foot Paddle Tines have made a name for themselves by helping farmers move more crop off the header and into the combine. Whether you’re dealing with short crops, brittle pods, or tough harvest conditions, they’re a simple upgrade that delivers real results.
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What Makes Duck Foot Paddle Tines Different?
When harvest starts, every piece of equipment on your combine needs to do its job—and do it right. Header loss, crop flow problems, and unnecessary wear on your machine can add up fast. That’s why choosing the right attachments matters. If you’re looking for something that genuinely improves harvest performance, Duck Foot Paddle Tines bring something different to the table.
Here’s what sets them apart.
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How Long Will Duck Foot Paddle Tines Actually Last?
It’s one of the first questions farmers ask before making a change: “How many acres am I going to get out of these?”
Fair question. When you’re investing in a product like Duck Foot Paddle Tines, you’re not just looking for a better harvest—you’re looking for something that’ll hold up, season after season, without needing to be constantly replaced.
Here’s the honest answer: more than 35,000 acres. And we’re not talking about babied,
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Why can’t I just use a couple Duck Foot Paddles?
It’s Like Running Half a Header
Imagine buying a new header, then only bolting on half the tines. Sounds a little crazy, right? That’s basically what happens when you try to run just a few Duck Foot Paddle Tines instead of installing a full set. You’re not giving the crop the even, consistent feed it needs across the entire header. And that inconsistency? It shows up fast.
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Don’t Risk Header Loss: Why Full Coverage with Duck Foot Paddle Tines Matters
We’ve heard it before: “Why can’t I just try a couple of Duck Foot Paddle Tines and see how it goes?” It’s a fair question, but the truth is, using just a few Duck Foot attachments will actually do more harm than good. Let us explain why going all-in is the only way to get the efficiency and results you want.
Wad Feeding: The Problem You Want to Avoid
The biggest issue with using only a couple of Duck Foot Paddle Tines is what we call “wad feeding.”
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Paddle Tines vs. Traditional Tines: What’s the Real Difference?
When you’re out in the field, every bit of crop matters. We all know that keeping crop loss to a minimum is crucial, especially right at the front of your header. That’s where the battle really starts. As your crops get cut and pulled into the header, traditional tines often leave a bit too much on the table—or in this case, on the ground.
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Harvest Precision Starts at the Header: Introducing Duck Foot® Slip Over Paddle Tines
In today’s modern farming practices, precision and efficiency are essential components of a successful harvest. While farmers often focus on seeding and spraying, recognizing the importance of precision at the harvesting stage is crucial. Steve Kastning, the Founder and President of Duck Foot Parts Inc., has revolutionized harvest precision with the invention of Duck Foot® Slip Over Paddle Tines.