USED CORN HEADS FOR SALE - ILLINOIS & INDIANA

Used Corn Heads

The right corn head can maximize your yield and minimize the amount of waste at the end of the day. It’s an essential tool for many farmers, so choosing the right one is going to be of the utmost importance. Here at Birkey’s Farm Store, we want to give you all the tools you need to succeed, so we’ve provided a breakdown of how to choose the right used corn head. We have many locations across Indiana and Illinois, so if you need additional help, or if you’d like to check out what we have, including Case IH corn heads, stop by and chat with our experienced staff. 
 

Matching Machine to Task

Corn heads aren’t the only type of head you can attach to your combine, or even the only head that can harvest corn. However, you’ll probably find using one of these attachments is much easier and less time consuming than a standard grain head. They come with long “fingers” that sift between rows of crops. From there, rollers at the base of the fingers cut down the stalk, pulling it into the head to chains that break the ear of corn off. Augers then rotate the corn into the combine machine for further processing. 
 

What Other Features Are Helpful?

Each year, corn heads get new upgrades and technologies to provide you with the best performance. You’ll want to do a little homework and decide which yearly updates are most important to you. This can help you narrow down your options and find the best machine to give you the best yield. 

Performing the Inspection

When you start narrowing down your options, you’ll want to follow your standard used equipment steps. This includes performing a thorough inspection. However, when it comes to a corn head, there are specific areas you’ll want to pay attention to. This includes the condition of:

• Gathering chains

• Deck plates

• Knife rollers

• Main drive components

• Gear boxes

• Auger

If any of these areas seem overly worn or compromised, it could be a red flag, steering you in another direction.

You’ll also want to ask about maintenance reports. Just like any piece of equipment, used corn heads require regular upkeep. If the records show this has been neglected, it could be a sign that you need to pass it up. 

Ready to check out some used corn heads for sale? Stop by Birkey’s Farm Store and we’ll show you what we have available right now, including Case IH corn heads. But don’t wait! Used inventory can change from day to day, so grab the perfect model before someone else grabs it.