When you’re running a mixed operation, you need equipment that handles whatever you put in front of it. The i-paddock Typhoon drum was built exactly for that, consistent feeding, aggressive grab, and smooth, even flow through the combine. While it performs in almost any crop, farmers see the biggest benefits in canola, soybeans, lupins, and barley.
These crops are known for tough feeding conditions: stringy stems, clumping, uneven crop flow, and frustrating slowdowns. The Typhoon is designed to fix that problem at the front of the machine, before it becomes a bottleneck in your feeder housing or concaves.
Why the Typhoon Excels in Canola
Canola is where the Typhoon made its name. In straight-cut conditions, feeding is everything. Wide mats of crop can bridge, clump, or choke a conventional drum, forcing operators to slow down or clean out plugs.
The Typhoon solves that with:
- 25 solid steel fingers (7–13 more than OEM drums) grabbing more crop per rotation
- Patented paddle flighting that breaks up bunching
- A smaller drum diameter that creates more space for crop to enter
Instead of slugging into the feeder housing, canola moves in a steady, even stream. The result is faster harvesting, fewer stops, and the confidence to eliminate swathing. Many operators report 2–4 km/h faster ground speed while keeping the combine fed evenly.
Smooth Flow in Soybeans and Lupins
Soybeans and lupins are notorious for feeding inconsistencies, especially when moisture changes through the day. The Typhoon’s paddle flighting spreads the crop evenly across the drum, delivering a uniform flow into the feeder housing.
That means:
- Less clumping
- More consistent threshing
- Fewer power spikes
- Reduced chance of plugging
Even tough, tall, and uneven stands feed smoothly, a major advantage during long harvest windows.
A Strong Performer in Barley and Bulky Crops
Barley straw can rope, twist, and build up on standard drums. The Typhoon’s unique geometry creates a larger gap and more pulling force, allowing bulky crops to feed through without hesitation.
The 1 3/8″ thick driveshaft, heavy-duty crankshaft, and steel finger holders are built to take abuse. If a finger does need replacing, the hinge-style design means it takes minutes, not hours.
Built by Farmers, Tested in the Field
The Typhoon isn’t a factory idea, it was invented by canola farmer Mic Fels in 2016. It’s been proven in four MacDon machines on his own farms, then adopted across Australia by growers who wanted faster harvest speeds and fewer headaches.
Bottom Line
If you’re growing canola, soybeans, lupins, or barley, the Typhoon delivers:
- Faster harvest speeds (2–4 km/h for many operators)
- More feeding space and fewer blockages
- Even crop flow into the feeder housing
- Less downtime and no reversing clutch
- Simple install and easy maintenance
The crop goes in smoother. The combine stays full. The day runs better.That’s why the Typhoon keeps winning farmers over, crop after crop, season after season.For more information on the Typhoon or fitting advice, give us a call at (855) 612‑7006.