FD2 SERIES FLEXDRAPER®

The FD2 gets instant float response with MacDon's Active Float System. Integrated but independent of the combine's auto header height control, this simple mechanical system supports up to 97% of the header's weight, allowing the FD2 to effortlessly float over ground fluctuations. This instant float response lets the FD2 cut extremely close to the ground without pushing dirt, keeping the FD2 flush with the ground delivering a clean, close, even cut every time.

With the FD2, you get up to 70% more flex from the one and only FlexDraper®*. The FD2 is a floating three-section flexible header with double and triple reel configurations; this allows the entire header frame, cutterbar, and reel to follow ground contours as a unit, flexing up to 17 inches+ on either end while maintaining a close reel-to-cutterbar relationship. This unique flexing action allows the FD2 to follow the ground and deliver smooth, consistent, heads-first feeding to the combine, even at extreme flex.

+43.2 cm (17”)

*Compared to previous model.

The FD2 FlexDraper® features a fixed reel-to-cutterbar relationship. A small gap between the reel fingers and the cutterbar is maintained at all times, even at extreme flex, ensuring smooth, consistent, heads-first feeding of the crop over the entire length of the FlexDraper®.

New for the FD2 is a triple reel option. Three reel sections now mirror the flexing points of the header, delivering an even closer reel-to-cutterbar relationship for smooth, consistent, heads-first feeding. Triple reels are optional on 40 foot and standard on 45, 50, and 61 foot FD2 models+.

+12.2 m (40’), 13.7 m (45’), 15.2 m (50’), 18.5 m (61’)

ContourMax Contour Wheels allow the header to follow the field's contours, leaving a consistent stubble height while cutting up to 18 inches off-the-ground. This incredible performance option uses the FD2's Flex-Float Technology® along with the combine's auto header height control to its full advantage, conveniently adjusting in-cab and on-the-go for 1 to 18 inches of off-the-ground, ground following harvesting performance+.

+2.5 cm (1”), 5.7 cm (18”)

The MacDon FD2 FlexDraper® is a multi-crop harvesting machine. Switch the FD2 easily from a flex to a rigid frame header with the simple flip of a lever, giving you the versatility to move from one crop type to another. Cereals, oilseeds, beans, just about any crop in any condition; another reason why the FD2 is the ultimate performance upgrade for your combine.

MacDon's ClearCut High-Speed Cutting System delivers just that; a clean cut at faster speeds. This high-speed system is delivered with two unique knife guards, more power from MacDon's improved knife drive and over 25% more cutting surface from an increased knife and guard geometry. Altogether, these improvements allow the FD2 FlexDraper® to provide a clean, even cut every time. 

ClearCut™ Pointed Knife Guards

ClearCut™ Pointed Knife Guards are multi-purpose knife guards designed to glide along the surface at high cutting speeds for a clean, even cut every time.

ClearCut™ PlugFree™ Knife Guards

This guard design gets the knife as close to the ground as possible while still protecting the blade from damaging debris in the field. ClearCut PlugFree Knife Guards resist plugging even in the nastiest conditions providing the closest cleanest possible shave of the ground.

MacDon ClearCut™ knife sections feature over 25% more cutting surface thanks to a longer blade and improved geometry. So what does that mean for you? It means faster, cleaner cut quality at higher ground speeds.

Stay Sharp!

Another great advantage of this new cutting system is the redesigned hardware. Fitted bolts make in-field knife section replacement quick and easy.

Your need for speed is amply satisfied with MacDon’s improved knife drive, providing more grunt to power through the most challenging cutting conditions. Featuring a larger output shaft, a flywheel for smooth operation, and a direct hydraulic drive, it’s the heart of MacDon’s ClearCut™ High-Speed Cutting System.

On the FD2, MacDon's low-profile cutterbar improves on an already good thing; the knife's distance to the draper is shorter, meaning less chance of seed loss at the cutterbar. In-cab header tilt control adjusts the knife angle to match any harvest condition, and the ultra-smooth ground-facing surface of the cutterbar helps it glide along the ground for a smooth close shave every time.

A performance option worth mentioning for anyone cutting in messy crops. The MacDon VertiBlade™ vertical knife reduces seed loss in tangled, shatter-prone crops like canola (rapeseed). The VertiBlade integrates seamlessly into the header design and is easy to install. Just hook on and connect in one move, hydraulics and all, with MacDon's Quick Latch End Divider System.

With today's modern combines, it's all about more capacity, and with the FD2, you get up to 20%* more of it. This serious capacity boost comes from an ultra-deep deck featuring 50 inch deep drapers on all FD2 models. These huge drapers perform with ease, cleanly laying down the biggest bushiest high-volume crops, keeping those big combines running smoothly with consistent heads-first feeding. This deeper draper also provides improved cutterbar visibility from the combine.

New for the FD2 is a 61 foot header size; paired with the deeper draper deck, the FD261 delivers the most crop capacity ever offered in a FlexDraper® model+.

+127 cm (50”), 18.5 m (61’)

*Compared to previous model.

The unique movement of the FD2 reel picks up and gently places crop onto the drapers. Our cam design allows the reel fingers to get underneath lodged crop and pick it up before cutting. Aluminum reel ends and sectors help reduce overall weight and improve efficiency. The FD2 header and reel are highly adjustable from the cab for optimal performance. Header tilt control adjusting the draper and knife angle, and fore-aft reel positioning lets you set the FD2 for the most challenging real-world harvesting conditions.

Introducing MacDon’s ShatterGuard Reel Positioning. Using MacDon's Set-It-Right Multi-Tool, this quick, simple adjustment to the reel comes standard on all FD2 models. ShatterGuard Reel Positioning is designed with tall brittle bushy crops like canola in mind. This adjustment sets the reel further back on the header, preventing shatter on the ground, keeping crop on the drapers where you want it.

Once the crop gets on the drapers, MacDon's Active Crop Flow takes over, swiftly moving the crop heads-first down the side drapers and into the combine's feeder house. Now standard on the FD2, the in-cab side draper speed control allows on-the-go adjustment. Heads-first feeding promotes peak combine efficiency by improving threshing action, creating better straw distribution, and providing an overall more productive fuel-saving harvest. What's more, MacDon's Active Crop Flow is more efficient in damp and moist conditions, meaning you can start earlier and work later into the evening.

Big, small, new, old, the FeedMax™ Crop Feeding System has an aggressive feeding action and can be custom configured to match any combine's performance. Featuring combine-tailored speed control and customizable auger flighting to fit any combine's feeder house opening, the FeedMax Crop Feeding System upgrades and optimizes any combine's performance.

A performance option worth considering for anyone harvesting big bushy, high-volume crops, like canola (rapeseed), peas, and mustard, is the Upper Cross Auger. The auger keeps bushy crops on the draper as they move to the center of the header, where twin pitch flighting actively and aggressively drives the crop down onto the feed auger. This option runs the full length of the header and is available on all sizes of the FD2 FlexDraper®.

The FD2 FlexDraper® fits all major brand combines with a dealer-installed completion package and integrates seamlessly with your combine's interface for the best possible user experience.* This multi-brand compatibility and interchangeability means your investment will hold its value when you decide to update.

*See your MacDon Dealer to find out if the FD2 will fit to your combine.

The Set-It-Right Multi-Tool is all you need to get the FD2 dialed in for harvesting success. Conveniently stored onboard the header, this one tool gets the FD2 ready for your unique harvesting conditions.

The Set-It-Right Multi-Tool Lets You Make The Following Adjustments:

• Set and adjust the header flex and float.
• Set the ShatterGuard reel positioning.
• Adjust the reel finger positioning and reel drive chain tension.
• Add and remove end divider cones.

You’ll be ready to go as soon as the crop is with the FD2’s simple easy adjustments.

Easy Adjustments Include:

• Easy to follow decals and adjustments to set the flex and float.
• Easy access to the reel drive chain tensioner; just flip off the cover and use the Set-It-Right Multi-Tool to adjust.
• Now standard for the FD2, in-cab on-the-go side draper speed control.
• Easily switch from a flex to a rigid frame header with the flip of a lever.

MacDon’s Quick Latch End Divider System allows you to hook and connect your divider in one move, whether you’re using standard rod dividers, rice dividers, or VertiBlade™ Vertical Knives. The standard divider rods store onboard, and there is an optional onboard divider cone storage available too.

MacDon's EasyMove™ Transport System makes it faster than ever to move your FD2 Series FlexDraper® from field to field. This Performance Option is entirely self-contained on the header and allows transport at speeds up to 32 km/h (20 mph)**. Machines equipped with this option can also use the transport wheels in-field to stabilize the header.

*Some products and/or options may not be available in all markets. See your MacDon Dealer for availability.
**Always follow local traffic laws and regulations.

New for the FD2 is a 61 foot header size, making the FD261 the highest capacity FlexDraper® yet. Controlled traffic farms are covered with the 41 foot double reel and 61 foot triple reel FD2*.

Sizes Available:

7.6 m (25'), 9.1 m (30'), 10.7 m (35'), 12.2 m (40'), 12.5 m (41'), 13.7 m (45'), 15.2 m (50’), 18.5 m (61')

*Some products and/or options may not be available in all markets. See your MacDon Dealer for availability.

From a glance, the most noticeable design cue on the FD2 is the addition of aluminum components. Aluminum features include reel endshields, reel sectors, and backsheets. But these components aren't just for looking good; they help reduce the overall weight of the header, improving efficiency without compromising strength.

The MacDon brand always has and always will stand for reliability; that's what makes MacDon the preferred choice of more custom harvesters and high-volume operations around the world. Engineering rock-solid products is how we ensure this reliability, and the FD2 carries that tradition forward. The FD2 boasts an all-new frame that features a super structured five-sided back tube. This solid backbone creates a durable platform to handle the increased capacity needs from 50 inch deep drapers+.

+127 cm (50”)

You can't be the harvesting specialists without being serious about harvesting; that's why MacDon added a bunch of little extras onto each FD2 to keep the crop moving in the right direction, into the combine and onto your bottom line.

Standard On All FD2 Models, The Clean Sweep Crop Keeper System Includes:

• Angled reel fingers and tines on the reel ends.
• Reel endshield crop paddles.
• Reel endshield crop deflectors.
• Inner endshield crop deflector fingers.

Here Comes the Sun!

• The Sunflower Attachment provides even more multi-crop performance from a MacDon draper header.
• Unique lean bar design does not require any modifications to the header; just install it and go.
• Quick removal of pans will save time when switching from one crop type to another.
• A factory fit that works seamlessly with your MacDon draper header.
• Cut wider passes in sunflower fields; this kit fits 9.1 m – 18.5 m (30' – 61') D2 and FD2 models.
• The Sunflower Attachment is row independent, providing the freedom to harvest in any direction.