Combines Adjustable separator grate

Hi Chris: Season's Greetings. - Yes on the adjustable grate on the left side of the cage. That was introduced on the 1996 models and it has helped in red wheat especially. It has increased capacity as it reduced the need for reverse bars in some cases.

The adjustable separator grate was introduced in 1997 models. Although the combine still has 4 reverse bars on the separator side they are normally not required. Eliminating reverse bars decreases power requirments and helps straw and cob breakup. The only crop I have seen a need for reverse bars is barley. In most crops half the wires can be removed from the separator side to increase capacity, especially in green material and corn. A high wire separator grate is now available from parts.