Foundation
Success must be built upon a solid foundation. The Geringhoff Elite XL Series was created upon the form and function of an advanced aircraft. Durability and flow were forged alongside the concepts of lighter weight and superior longevity. The Elite XL Series offers an exceptionally smooth and quiet running system, despite it's fierce appetite during harvest.
The Elite XL Series also features Geringhoff's exclusive Integrated Crop Flow system; 6 standard features and two optional features that when combined offer the world's finest harvesting experience. With all the Elite XL Series features in place, changing field conditions won't stop you from bringing in your crop on your terms.
Technology
The heart of the NorthStar Elite XL header is two stripping rollers equipped with four stalk knives each. Durable knives manufactured from special alloy steel maintain a sharp edge for extra long life and can be quickly adjusted individually to ensure optimum performance.
Mounted to run parallel to each other, the knives pull stalks through quickly and evenly for consistent feeding. Hydraulically adjustable stripping plates allow the operator to maximize their return with on the go adjustment for changing stalk characteristics and harvest conditions.
Dependability
Geringhoff works closely with Growers across North America to develop the most affordable, efficient, and dependable system to harvest their crop. Our engineers utilized the finest components from around the world in designing the NorthStar Model. Tremendously high resale value and industry exclusive features make NorthStar #1 among growers.
Row Units
Geringhoff sets the bar by creating a high performance machine, that has a low horsepower demand. The design concept of the NorthStar Elite XL is unique and considered the most advanced in the industry.
Don't leave yield in the field. The NorthStar Elite XL has been engineered to provide exceptional performance in the most adverse conditions such as down corn and tough BT corn stalks.
Featuring a low profile design, large diameter lower sprockets on the gathering chains, hydraulic stripper plates, and long flat divider points, the NorthSrat system provides outstanding crop retrieval and a smooth passage of the plant, minimizing crop loss and putting more bushels in your bin.
Row Unit - Top
1. Poly Return Sprocket
- High density lightweight design
- Reduces wear on gathering chain
- Increased diameter for greater exposure to crop
- Efficient gear ratio to bottom drive sprocket
- Exceptional picking characteristics
2. Automatic Chain Tensioner
- Eliminates excessive chain wear
- Chain tension regulated automatically
- Automatic compression resists chain damage from foreign objects
- No screws to adjust
3. Beveled Drive Sprocket
- One of three components of the gathering chain slip clutch
- Extends chain life by allowing free movement when obstructed
- Works in conjunction with the automatic chain tensioner and internal gearbox slip clutch
- Proven by over 20 years of use
4. Gathering Chains
- Heaviest gathering chain on the market
- Unique posi-loc lug design effectively gathers stalk
- Exceptional functionality and durability
Row Unit - Bottom
5. Hardened Spiral Rolls
- Aggressive design pulls stalks in from any angle
6. Parallel Knife Rolls
- Minimal tolerance creates an aggressive crimping action that cuts through 98% of the stalk
- Adjustable and replaceable working edges to minimize repair cost and time
7. Single Component Design
- The only row unit without a frame
- All components are secured around the gearbox
- Excellent access for service
8. Hydraulic Deck Plates
- Regulated at any time from the operators seat
- Fewer moving parts
- Easy to clean and low maintenance
- No freezing in cold weather
- In cab digital monitor indicates the shaft speed and stripper plate positioning
- Design and additional wear edges minimize kernel loss
- Wide mouth and rounded stripping edges minimize crop damage
- On the go adjustment to maintain optimum performance while minimizing cob loss further increasing your yields
9. Vine Knife
- Prevents wrapping of tough material
- Minimizes excessive wear and damage to other components
Row Units Continued
10. Additional Working Edges
- Low roller tolerance strips the ears very close to the stalk. In dry conditions, keeps less trash in the combine and more to the ground
- Minimizes wear for knife roll edges
11. Aluminum Gearbox
- “Bullet proof” reliability
- Design proven by over a decade of use
- Protection and drive on every row unit
- Lightweight
- Internal slip clutch
- Minimal maintenance (500 hour oil change)
ICF System
Time is money, especially when it comes to running harvest equipment. Geringhoff's new Integrated Crop Flow System is designed to increase your harvesting speed while reducing shatter and cob losses. You'll reduce the hours spent behind the controls of your combine and maximize the profitability of your harvest in all field conditions.
Six standard features work together with two optional features to create the ideal environment for optimal crop flow and maximum yield potential. Choose all eight for the ultimate harvest experience.
Max Flow Trough
Advanced genetics and yield increases have created new demands on the header's crop flow and capacity characteristics. Reducing cob bounce and shatter, as well as efficiently moving trash, are the achievements of the Elite XL Series massive auger trough.
Variable Auger Positioning
Conditions can differ from field to field, or from morning to night. The ICF auger height adjustment permits easy modification of the auger profile to the trough. You have the power to adapt your machine to your conditions.
Roller Chains
Aggressive yet gentle feeding, Geringhoff offers the industry's toughest gathering chains. Nine posi-loc lugs create an efficient and durable transfer of the crop from field to stripper plate. Tremendous reliability and unrivaled performance acre after acre.
Auger Pitch
Elite XL headers offer a swift and efficient transfer of your crop. The varied pitch of the fins gently moves your yield along the outer wings then increases flow as material advances towards the feeder house. The auger's balanced combination of pitch, paddle, size, and speed reduces fluff build up, maximizes your yield and reduces operator fatigue.
Adjustable Deck Plates
The Elite XL operator has full control over the positioning of the ICF System deck plates. Controlled from within the cab, the deck plate monitor advises current gap settings and allows one touch adjustment on the go. Proven reliability in the toughest conditions over tens of thousands of acres, year after year.
Poly Angle Adjustment
Geringhoff's poly angle can be easily adapted to your specific needs. Fine tune the angle of your snouts to match crop conditions. Simply turn the adjustment knob to achieve infinitely variable adjustments without the need for tools.
ICF Sweeper
Rely on the ICF Sweeper to power you through even the toughest conditions when all others have come to a halt. Substantially increase speeds and yield in any condition and reduce your combine hours up to 50%. An integrated design offers a clean, sleek appearance with convenient fore/ aft and up/down adjustments at the touch of a button. Detaches quickly if you prefer but you’ll learn that an ICF Sweeper is the future of corn harvest.
End Row Augers
Proven to enhance feeding and be more efficient than any end row shield, the optional Elite XL End Row Augers create confidence in any tough or tall crop conditions. In-cab control reduces crop loss as well as bunching and lodging.
Folding
Gain capacity and save time with a NorthStar Elite XL folding corn head. Today's larger class combines demand the capacity that can only be offered by 12, 16, or 18 row headers. The obvious challenges are trying to move down the road with an oversize implement, or the traditional labor and time intensive procedure of dismounting your header from the combine and having it towed when traveling on roadways.
Increase your combine's capacity, save time and make transport safer. The Northstar Elite XL folding head is available in four rows, all the way up to 18 row 20" or 18 row 22" models. If you want something even bigger, our 24 row 20" Northstar Elite XL folding head may be just the cornhead you're looking for. Because all folding procedures are controlled from inside the cab, you will feel more confident about what's over the next hill or around the next curve, while transporting your head.
Folding Components
PTO -Both the PTO and auger drives engage with an oversize, spring loaded dog clutch allowing engagement of the drive without slipping or jumping of the drives.
Poly Fold - An automated folding sequence allows the poly to fold independently on the inside section to further decrease the transport width.
Cab Control - Utilizing existing hydraulic and in cab controls, the entire folding procedure is done from within cab of the combine.
Aluminum Gearbox
Powering the Elite XL Series is a maintenance free sealed oil gearbox, which utilizes an internal self adjusting slip clutch to protect all moving parts of the row unit. Designed to be as relentless as the people who use it, these gearboxes are ready for the demanding challenges you send its way. So bring it on.
Drive Hub
The Geringhoff system eliminates undue stress on the bearings and drive mechanism of each row unit. A positive transfer of power and torque across the entire machine is created with the flex plate row coupler. This design also allows quick and individual removal of any row unit, should service be required.
Triple Protection System
Eliminate down time. Spend more time harvesting and less time on repairs and adjustments. This is the goal of the Triple Protection Slip Clutch System. Each row unit features automatic gathering chain tension adjustment, unique beveled sprockets and a slip clutch with an additional double bearing in every row unit gear box. Enter the field with confidence knowing you have triple protection on your side.
Industry Leading Coverage
Geringhoff offers an industry best comprehensive 12 months parts and labor warranty with all machines. As a bonus, immediately after registering your head with us, we automatically extended your warranty to 24 MONTHS.
For additional peace of mind, add Harvest Guard Extended Coverage to your machine and enjoy coverage up to the 60th MONTH.
Overview
What Sets Us Apart?
Low horsepower draw - Low operating costs - The quietest, smoothest running head in the industry - Direct drive, with PTO coupler, not chain in oil bath - Modular component design for ease of maintenance and long life
Engineered to minimize ear shatter and bounce - Bullet proof aluminum gearboxes - Triple slip clutch protection on each row unit - Shock restriction couplers prevent torque loss between row units - Low profile for superior feeding in down corn - Modular poly snout design does not require sub frame - Spring loaded snouts for superior height control - Easily adjust poly angle without tools - Poly lift assist gas shocks for convenient maintenance and cleaning
The industry’s strongest and most robust gathering chain - 9 lug chains for optimum feeding - 30 second chain removal tool included - Large chain return sprocket for superior feeding and flow - Poly chain return sprocket enhances gathering chain life
Double acting hydraulic deck plates with chromium reinforced leading edge - Easily adjust auger height as field conditions dictate - Variable pitch auger flight to improve crop flow - Large auger trough to accommodate increased yields
Recognized as #1 in yield retention of all corn heads - Ability to accommodate even the toughest down corn conditions - Trash deflector evenly distributes stalk residue through the field - Easily modified to accommodate change in combine brand or model
Annual updates available as new combines are introduced - Hundreds of trained dealers across North America - Factory service technicians located throughout North America - Around the clock harvest season support
Industry leading 2 year limited warranty - Exceptional parts availability throughout North America - Consistently rated as the industry’s highest re-sale - Online and 1-800 service support - Over 130 years of harvest experience - Recognized as the world specialists in corn harvesting headers
Headsight Leveling System
Precise header height control over all types of terrain. At the heart of the Headsight header height control system are flexible poly paddles and reliable electronics. Other systems will dig in to the soil and damage the system when in reverse, but not Headsight. It's design is operator friendly and has been used reliably for decades.
Sunflower Adaptor
Optional components affordably convert your Geringhoff into an industry leading Sunflower Harvester. Each row receives a cutting knife, ear extensions, and filler plate for maximum yield retention. Add back and side screens to the frame for the ultimate Sunflower harvesting header.
Combine Adaptors
Versatility is important, that's why our combine adaptors allow the Rota Disc to be easily switched between models or brands. Your header's resale value is maximized by being able to adapt to all combines.
