Abstract: The invention pertains to a combine head with a frame to which a transverse conveyor spiral is secured that extends transversely with respect to the forward direction of the combine head, where several conveyor belt assemblies are pre-arranged at this transverse conveyor spiral in a laterally sequential manner in the forward direction and are equipped with conveyor belts, and in the harvesting mode of operation, convey material to be harvested rearward to the transverse conveyor spiral, which in turn conveys it transversely with respect to the forward direction and toward the middle of the combine head, wherein a cover is present between adjacent conveyor belt assemblies in order to seal off the inner zones of the conveyor belt assemblies.

Abstract: A sprig harvester apparatus for harvesting sprigs of grass, such as Bermuda grass, from a ground surface and conveying the grass sprigs to an awaiting receptacle. The apparatus includes a harvesting portion mounted on a rolling chassis. The harvesting portion includes blades for cutting the grass sprigs from the ground surface and a first elevator chain for moving the grass sprigs upwardly, while providing sufficient vibration to shake soil therefrom. The grass sprigs are discharged from the harvesting portion into a hopper section of a hopper/elevator portion. The hopper/elevator portion is mounted on a pivot assembly attached to the chassis. The hopper/elevator portion also includes an upper elevator section pivotally connected to the hopper section so that it can be raised and lowered by a hydraulic cylinder.