What Makes the Hillco Specialty Crop Header Different? Inside the Hillco SC1500’s Approach to Yield Protection
When growers ask what makes our specialty crop header different from a conventional header, the short answer is this: specialty […]
When growers ask what makes our specialty crop header different from a conventional header, the short answer is this: specialty […]
At Meadow Ridge Farms in Oregon, harvesting 5,000 acres of fescue and perennial ryegrass each year is no small task.
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Enter your farm data to calculate what a Hillco leveling system puts back in your pocket. Fields are pre-filled with study data — update the numbers that apply to your operation.
% of total acres per slope range — all crops combined (must total 100%)
With a Hillco leveling system, your combine harvests slopes at your flat-ground (0–3%) speed.
| Slope | Corn | Soybeans | Wheat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3% | |||
| 4–9% | |||
| 10–15% | |||
| 16%+ |
| Slope | Corn | Soybeans | Wheat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3% | |||
| 4–9% | |||
| 10–15% | |||
| 16%+ |
Typically 70% (separator hrs ÷ engine hrs)
$300–$400 new, ~$150 older. Enter $0 to exclude.
Typically 16–20 GPH
John Deere S7 Sidehill (18%): ~$84,000 | John Deere S7 Hillside (28%) w/ dual tire: ~$155,400 | Case IH Flagship Sidehill: ~$82,000 | Case IH Flagship Hillside w/ dual tire: ~$152,500. Consult your dealer for used values.
Hillco systems retain ~40% of original value after 5 years
Annual separator hours
Payback progress (5-year window)
Payback: calculating...
Results are estimates based on your inputs and Hillco study data. Actual results may vary.
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