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How a Smaller Diameter Drum Improves Harvest Flow

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When you’re in the thick of harvest, everything comes down to how efficiently your machine can move crop through the front. Slowdowns, blockages, and slugging don’t just cost time—they cost yield. That’s why even small design changes, like drum diameter, can make a massive difference.

One upgrade farmers are seeing huge results from? A smaller diameter drum—especially when it’s part of a system like the i-paddock Typhoon.

A 33% Larger Feeding Window

The Typhoon’s smaller drum isn’t just about shaving off some diameter. It creates up to 33% more space for crops to flow through.

That bigger feeding window reduces compression and gives your crop room to move freely into the feeder house, smoothing out the entire harvesting process.

Instead of bottlenecking or bunching at the front, your crop feeds consistently and evenly—keeping your combine running at peak performance without having to constantly stop and clear blockages.

Essential for Crops Like Canola and Legumes

Certain crops, like canola and legumes, can be a nightmare when it comes to header performance. They’re lighter, fluffier, and more prone to building up and causing slugging.

The Typhoon’s smaller drum solves this problem by reducing the compression force and allowing those tricky crops to feed steadily and predictably.

The result? Better machine efficiency, less stress on the combine, and fewer lost hours during tight harvest windows.

Built for Real-World Harvesting

This isn’t just theory—the i-paddock Typhoon was engineered for real-world harvest conditions.
It combines the benefits of a smaller drum with patented paddle flighting that helps move crop more aggressively without damaging it.

Built tough to handle heavy swaths, damp material, and changing conditions, the Typhoon doesn’t just promise smoother feeding—it delivers it, season after season.

If you’re looking to solve header bottlenecks and improve crop flow across a range of crops, the Typhoon is built to make a real difference when it matters most.

Want to see how much smoother your harvest could run? Call us at (701) 355-5700 to learn more about the iPaddock Typhoon today!

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