The ScherGain Drop Pan is a magnet mounted, remote release tool that attaches under your combine to measure harvest loss. Simply drop it under your load, clean the sample, measure it with the included grain gauge, and use the chart to convert kernels into loss per acre. It’s a calibration instrument, not a wear part like knives or bars, which means one unit can be used across multiple harvests and seasons.
Drop Pan Durability
The pan and magnet housing are built to last through many seasons when handled properly. The only parts that experience normal wear are the battery pack and remote controls, which are easy to replace. To extend battery life, avoid letting the power pack run completely dead and recharge it as soon as it reaches the last indicator light. With basic care, the system is designed to stay reliable year after year.
Expected Service Life
In practical use, the drop pan is a multi‑season tool. Farms that store it out of the elements, handle it carefully, and follow simple battery care can expect seven or more seasons from one unit. Because the pan is used for short checks rather than continuous operation, physical wear is minimal compared to harvest hardware. Treat it as a precision instrument, not a consumable, and it will provide years of accurate data.
Acres Over Time
A drop pan doesn’t “process” acres , it verifies loss on the acres you harvest. One unit can support your entire harvest every year because you only need periodic checks per field to dial in settings and recalibrate your loss monitor.
For example, checking at the start, mid‑field, and when conditions change on a 160‑acre quarter means just three quick drops to validate your settings. You then harvest the remaining acres with confidence that your loss numbers are accurate.
Maintenance Tips
- Mount it on the rear axel of the combine.
- Keep the battery charged. Don’t let it run completely flat, and store the system clean and dry between uses.
- Follow ScherGain’s step‑by‑step routine: lift the chopper, mount the pan, drive 50–150 feet at working speed, drop, clean, measure, and calibrate your loss monitor.
These simple habits protect the hardware and keep your readings consistent.
Conclusion
Think of the ScherGain Drop Pan as a precision tool built to be mounted, dropped, and used repeatedly for loss checks across all your acres, season after season. Replace the wearable electronics when needed, keep the battery healthy, and you can expect a long service life with reliable, repeatable measurements that pay for the tool many times over.Questions about your ScherGain Drop Pan’s performance or setup? Contact your Thunderstruck Ag sales rep at 1‑855‑612‑7006 or your dealership for more information.