Abstract: A method for operating a self-propelled harvesting machine with a plurality of working assemblies for processing picked-up crop, includes controlling the working assemblies using a control device assigned to the harvesting machine. At least one working assembly of the working assemblies is controlled by an input mechanism operatively connected to the control device and having a specific first function (F1) in the harvesting mode. A second function (F2), which deviates from the first function (F1) is assigned to the input mechanism by the control device depending on an operating state change. The second function (F2) is specific for the working assembly in an operating state that deviates from the harvesting mode.

Abstract: A method for operating a self-propelled harvesting machine with a plurality of working assemblies for processing picked-up crop, includes controlling the working assemblies using a control device assigned to the harvesting machine. At least one working assembly of the working assemblies is controlled by an input mechanism operatively connected to the control device and having a specific first function (F1) in the harvesting mode. A second function (F2), which deviates from the first function (F1) is assigned to the input mechanism by the control device depending on an operating state change. The second function (F2) is specific for the working assembly in an operating state that deviates from the harvesting mode.

Abstract: A finger bar for a header has a knife bar with at least two partial rails which are interconnectable at the end faces thereof, and a cutting system which can move back and forth in an oscillating manner, is attachable to the knife bar, and is deflectable transversely to the longitudinal axis thereof, in the vertical direction, and the partial rails are interconnectable in a form-locking manner on the end faces thereof that face each other.

Abstract: A header for a self-propelled harvesting machine has at least one cutting unit, a drive which drives the cutting unit so that the cutting unit cuts crops from a field in a working width, the working width of the cutting unit being substantially equal to a width of the header.

Abstract: A front attachment for a self-propelled harvesting machine has at least one working member, and a cutting table with at least two cutter bar sections each driven by at least one cutting knife train, at least one working member couples the cutting knife drive trains with each other.

Abstract: A cutting mechanism for harvesters, both for harvesting grain and crop with low located crop positions has a cutter bar; a cutting mechanism trough; a plurality of skids arranged near one another in a traveling direction and connecting the cutter bar with the cutting mechanism trough, the skids being movable between an upper and a lower position in a vertical direction; an arresting device arranged in a front region and fixing the skids in the upper position, the connecting mechanism trough having framed parts; screw connections which mount the skids at their rear ends directly on the frame parts of the cutting mechanism trough; a road device which lifts the skids to the upper position and arrests the skids; the cutting mechanism trough having framed parts; rigid screw connections which mount the skids at their rear ends directly on the frame parts of the cutting mechanism trough; and means for arresting the skids in the upper position and selected from the group consisting of a rope device which lifts and ar

Abstract: A cutting mechanism for harvesters, both for harvesting grain and crop with low located crop positions has a cutter bar; a cutting mechanism trough; a plurality of skids arranged near one another in a traveling direction and connecting the cutter bar with the cutting mechanism trough, the skids being movable between an upper and a lower position in a vertical direction; an arresting device arranged in a front region and fixing the skids in the upper position, the connecting mechanism trough having framed parts; screw connections which mount the skids at their rear ends directly on the frame parts of the cutting mechanism trough; a road device which lifts the skids to the upper position and arrests the skids; the cutting mechanism trough having framed parts; rigid screw connections which mount the skids at their rear ends directly on the frame parts of the cutting mechanism trough; and means for arresting the skids in the upper position and selected from the group consisting of a rope device which lifts and ar

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting and retaining a crop-cutting device on a pivotal feed rake of a harvesting machine includes at least two pairs of spaced web plates attached to the crop-cutting device, a plurality of load-bearing rods mounted between each pair of spaced web plates, a horizontal axle that connects the crop-cutting device and the pivotal feed rake, and at least two hydraulic cylinder units with the piston end of each unit having a pick-up hook designed to engage one of the plurality of load-bearing rods. This arrangement allows the angular position of the crop-cutting device to be adjusted in a simple manner relative to the feeder housing by pre-selecting those load-bearing rods which are to be engaged by the pick-up hooks when mounting the crop-cutting device on the feeder housing.

Abstract: In a self-propelling agricultural machine with a two-part cutting mechanism trough, the position of a cutter bar relative to a stationary part of the cutting mechanism trough is continuously determined, and a predetermined position of the reel is associated with each position of the cutter bar to prevent collision between the cutter bar and the reel.