Guide to Buying Used Attachments for Harvesting

Shopping for a used attachments for harvesting like corn heads, augers, or drapers? This guide highlights what to check, common wear factors, and how Koenig Equipment ensures you get lasting value.

What to Look for and Common Wear Factors in a Used Attachments for Harvesting

• Corn Heads (Row Crop Headers):

  • Inspect stalk rolls, deck plates, and gathering chains for excessive wear or cracks.

  • Check for hydraulic adjustment function on deck plates.

  • Look at auger flighting and points for bends or missing pieces.

  • Confirm row units turn freely, with no grinding or wobble.

  • Examine drive shafts, gear boxes, and oil seals for leaks.

• Flexible Auger & Draper Headers (Soybean & Wheat):

• • On flex auger headers, review the flexible cutter bar for any broken or replaced sections.

  • Inspect sickle sections and guards for missing teeth, breaks, or uneven wear.

  • For draper heads, check belt tension, smoothness, and the condition of the canvas, look for tears.

  • Confirm reel and height control functions properly.

  • Examine center drives, end drives, and all auger components.

• General Tips:

  • Look for excessive rust, broken sensors, or patched wiring.

  • Make sure the attachment fits compatibility with the combine model, frame and power requirements vary.

Important Model Year Milestones for Attachments for Harvesting

• Corn Heads:

  • Mid-2010s: Hydraulic deck plates and improved residue management systems become standard (e.g., John Deere 600/700 Series).

  • Post-2020: Enhanced stalk roll design and auto-adjusting deck plates for more consistent performance; improved sensor support.

• Draper and Flexible Headers:

  • Early 2010s: Introduction of HydraFlex™ technology in John Deere systems improves flex and ground-hugging abilities.

  • 2022+: Advanced RDF HydraFlex draper heads with optimized for low-loss harvesting in tough soybean and wheat conditions.

• General Upgrades:

  • Late 2010s onward: Better integration with combine electronics (AutoTrac™, header height control, loss sensors).

Common Costs & Value Factors for Used Attachments for Harvesting

Factors like age, hours, brand, and condition all influence resale value. Below is a general guide to price ranges for attachments for harvesting, prices below or above these ranges do not mean the product is improperly priced, as this is just a general guide.

• Corn Headers
  • 6 - 8 Rows - earlier models $12,000 - $40,000, late model years $45,000 - $85,000
  • 12 - 18+ Rows - earlier models $45,000 - $200,000, late model years $140,000 - 285,000+

• Drapers
  
  • 30- 35 ft. - earlier models $30,000 - $60,000, late model years $65,000 - $95,000
  • 40+ ft. - earlier models $55,000 - $105,000, late model years $105,000 - $160,000+
• Augers
  • 35 ft.+ - earlier models $12,000 - $40,000, late model years $35,000 - $60,000+

Why Buy Used Harvesting Attachments from Koenig Equipment?

• Koenig Equipment offers in-depth inspections on all used harvesting attachments, focused on reliability, attachment compatibility, and optimal crop performance.

• Professional advice whether matching heads to existing combines or upgrading to maximize yield and reduce crop loss.

• Large regional inventory with options for corn, soybeans, and specialty small grains.

• Real field experience, Koenig’s team understands the region’s field terrain, crop types, and best practices for low-loss, high-efficiency harvests, supporting all service and parts needs after purchase.

Next Steps for Finding the Right Used Attachments for Harvesting

Browse our current used Attachments for Harvesting inventory or contact Koenig Equipment to find the right machine for your operation.