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NW Washington | Back in the 1980's, New Holland had a Twin Flow combine in Europe. It had a regular rasp bar cylinder, and the straw was fed to the center of a transverse rotor, where it was split into halves, with one half going to each side.
Here is some AI on the Twin Flow combines.
New Holland TF (Twin Flow) combines, introduced in 1983 as a specialized, high-capacity European-developed series, were primarily designed and manufactured at the New Holland factory in Zedelgem, Belgium. The TF range bridged the gap between conventional and rotary machines by combining a conventional drum with a lateral Twin Flow rotor, with models frequently used across Europe.
Key Details on European Production:
Production Hub: The Centre of Excellence for Harvesting Products in Zedelgem, Belgium, has been the focal point for New Holland’s European harvesting machinery development and production since the acquisition of Claeys in 1964.
TF Series Heritage: The TF line was developed specifically for European high-capacity needs, featuring a drum, concave, and a lateral rotor, which was distinct from the early North American TR series.
Components: While assembled in Belgium, components for various New Holland machines are manufactured in locations such as Croix, France, and Kutno, Poland.
Legacy and Replacement: The TF range laid the groundwork for future European-focused high-capacity combines, evolving into the modern CH (Crossover Harvesting) range and the CR range.
Current Status: While original TF models are no longer in production, they are well-regarded in the European used market (e.g., TF 42/TF 44).
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