1. Two headers in one (Flex & Rigid):

Operate effortlessly in either flexible or rigid mode with the push of an in-cab button. Flex mode skims the ground for low-pod crops like soybeans, lentils, and peas, while rigid mode delivers maximum throughput in small grains like wheat or barley. The onboard air system adjusts cutterbar rigidity on the go without the operator ever leaving the cab.​

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2. Lightweight, balanced geometry:

AirFLEX headers are significantly lighter than their competitors:

• First, the overall weight of the header itself is lower.

• Second, unlike most other headers, the heaviest components are located in the center rather than at the back of the table above the feed auger. This design eliminates the risk of the rear section partially digging into the soil. Such smart weight distribution makes the header feel noticeably lighter.

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3. Integrated air suspension:

An onboard, 100% duty-cycle air compressor continuously manages the air spring suspension. This system floats the cutterbar across ground contours and allows instantaneous in-cab tuning of cutterbar ground pressure to match shifting field moisture and terrain.

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4. Efficient mechanical drive:

AirFLEX implements a high-efficiency mechanical knife drive instead of parasitic hydraulic motors, providing:

• Lighter overall header weight with no bulky hydraulic pumps

• Higher torque and efficient power transfer to the cutterbar

• Zero hydraulic oil overheating

• Straightforward routine maintenance

• Fast, simplified troubleshooting and service

• Full reversibility from the combine cab

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5. Independent cutterbar suspension

Thanks to this design, the cutterbar is not burdened by the weight of the harvested crop or the header table. This is exactly what keeps it lightweight and allows the knife to "float" over the ground.

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6. AirFLEX features a truly flexible table

In similar technologies from other manufacturers, header tables consist of several (typically 3) smaller sections. In that case, only the 2 outer sections raise or lower, which offers very little actual flexibility. For example, if the outer row is higher than the center, a lot of unharvested crop will be left in the field.

The Honey Bee AirFLEX contours to the field terrain across the entire length of the reel. It can flex every 23 cm in different directions. This ensures the knife remains in the required position along the entire length of the reel, allowing you to harvest the maximum yield.

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7. Extremely fast header height adjustment

• Perfect contouring of even the slightest height variations

• Ability to operate at incredibly low cutting heights above the ground

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8. Honey Bee draper belt

• Ensures a smooth flow for any crop

• Provides perfectly uniform crop feeding into the combine

• No moving parts or hoses

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9. Integrated transport system

• On AirFLEX headers, the transport wheels are designed to transition into the required position as quickly as possible and fold away during operation.

• Preparing the header for transport takes only 5–7 minutes.

• The transport system is equipped with electric brakes.

• Simple integration of the electrical system.

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10. AutomatiX™ In-Cab Control System

The system is operated directly from the combine cab, allowing the operator to instantly adjust the cutterbar rigidity/flexibility.

• Easily integrates with your combine's system

• Enables quick and easy header calibration

• Allows rapid switching between the header's flex and rigid operating modes