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Razors Edge Concaves: What Farmers Are Saying

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When you upgrade to Razors Edge Concaves, you’re not just swapping out parts,  you’re rethinking how your combine handles crop. The design is built to reduce rotor loss, clean up your sample, and make your life easier across multiple crops,  all without cover plates.

But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what farmers who run Razors Edge are saying, and what their results tell us about how the system performs in real-world conditions.

Less Loss, More Throughput

If you’ve battled overloaded concaves or watched grain pour out the back during tough threshing, you’ll appreciate how the Razors Edge improves flow. Farmers report more even feeding and reduced loss,  especially in high-volume conditions.

“The Razors Edge Concaves have completely changed how we run our combine,” says Jacob Smith. “With the staggered bars and progressive spacing, the grain flows smoothly through the machine, allowing us to take in more crop and run at a faster speed without any machine loss.”

That improved flow also means fewer hot spots that stress the rotor or bottleneck one side of the machine,  a common issue with round bars or uneven wear.

Cleaner Samples, Gentler Threshing

Better crop flow doesn’t just reduce loss,  it improves grain quality. With Razors Edge, farmers can slow down the rotor and open up the concave clearance, creating a more forgiving threshing environment.

“Grain-on-grain threshing has been a game changer,” says Adam Schule. “We’ve significantly reduced grain damage, and the overall quality of what we’re harvesting has gone up.”

That kind of gentler handling can make a real difference when you’re delivering to the elevator,  or storing grain long-term.

Fewer Adjustments. No Cover Plates. No Plugging.

Time matters during harvest, and the Razors Edge helps keep combines running without the usual headaches. The majority of Razors Edge  farmers said they didn’t have to touch cover plates,  or even open up the side panels,  the entire season.

“This year, I haven’t had to open the side panels at all,” says Jon Blomgren. “They’ve made my life easier by eliminating all that extra work. It’s the first time with my flagship combine that I didn’t have to worry about cover plates.”

“We’re getting a clean sample, even with mixed dry and green beans,” adds Duane Smith. “No plugging issues like before. Adjustments are quick and simple.”

That simplicity matters when the pressure is on,  especially in changing crop or moisture conditions.

One Set for Many Crops

The Razors Edge is also earning praise for its versatility. For farmers growing cereals, pulses, and oilseeds, or switching between them during harvest,  the ability to run one concave system across the board is a major win.

“They work for all crops,  big faba beans, small canola, everything in between,” says Justin Nanninga of Barrhead County, AB. “You don’t have to change concaves. We recommend them to our neighbors and family.”

Built to Last and Built to Simplify

Durability, ease of use, and consistency. That’s what most farmers highlight when they talk about Razors Edge Concaves. No babysitting the machine. No constant adjustments.

“They’re heavy-duty and brilliant,” says one of our Illinois farmers. “Tough conditions didn’t slow us down, and I spent far less time messing with settings.”

Bottom Line

Farmers who run Razors Edge Concaves keep coming back to the same themes: less loss, cleaner samples, easier operation, and durability that holds up across crops and conditions. If you’re tired of plugging, poor grain quality, or fiddling with cover plates, the Razors Edge might be the upgrade that changes your season. For more information on this product, give us a call at (855) 612-7006.

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