CHAPTER 15 OPTIONAL FEATURES & ACCESSORIES Most of the optional features & accessories, listed in this chapter, are covered by information listed in the Set-up & Assembly chapter. Some accessories are shipped with separate instructions to install. Refer to your Gehl “Farm Equipment Suggested List Prices” for stock numbers and ordering information.
AXLES, WHEELS & TIRES The Harvester can be obtained with several choices of Axles, Wheels and Tires. The various choices are: 1.
Standard Axle Set with Hubs and 14 x 8.00 D.C. Wheels (less Tires) - set of two
2.
Standard Axle Set with Hubs and 14 x 8.00 D.C. Wheels and 11L x 14 6–ply rating Implement Tires - set of two
3.
Standard Axle Set with Hubs and 15 x 10.00 D.C. Wheels (less Tires) - set of two
4.
Standard Axle Set with Hubs, 15 x 10.00 D.C. Wheels and 12.5L x 15 8-ply rating Implement Tires - set of two
5.
Flotation Axle Set with Hubs, W11C x 16.1 Wheels and 16.5L x 16.1 8-ply rating Implement Tires - set of two
6.
Tandem Axle Set with Hubs, 15 x 8.00 D.C. Wheels and 27 x 9.50 x 15, 6-Ply Rating Implement Tires - set of four
BLOWER RIM SHEET LINER The Harvester is designed with a replaceable Wear Liner for the Blower Rim Sheet. A replacement Liner is available by part number 094948. Instructions for installation are included with the Kit of parts.
CONTROL BOX EXTENSION HARNESS A Control Harness Extension is available, if the Control Harness can NOT reach the Control Box. It is installed between the Control Box and the Control Harness. Installation information is provided in the Set-up & Assembly chapter.
HYDRAULIC TONGUE KIT A Hydraulic Tongue Kit is available to remotely adjust the Tongue position from the tractor seat. The Kit contains a standard double-acting 8″ stroke, 3″ bore Cylinder, two (2) Hose assemblies, two (2) Cylinder Anchor Pins, four (4) Cotter Pins, two (2) Hose Guards, two (2) Swivel Adapter Unions, a Notch Cover and appropriate attaching hardware. Mounting details are provided in the Set-up & Assembly chapter. This Kit requires a second pair of tractor hydraulic outlets.
LENGTH-OF-CUT KITS The Harvester is designed and provided with changeable Length-of-Cut (LOC) Sprockets. A 25 Tooth (1/4 LOC) is provided on the Feed Roll Transmission. Other Lengths-of-Cut can be obtained by ordering a 20 Tooth (3/16″ LOC), a 30 Tooth (5/16″ LOC), or a 37 Tooth (3/8″ LOC) Sprocket.
LONG CUT KIT A Long Cut Kit is available to provide a 9/16″ Length-of-Cut by replacing the factory-provided Sprockets on the Feed Roll Drive Transmission Input Shaft and the Attachment Drive Shaft. Both Sprockets are secured to their respective Shafts with two SHSS each.
MAIN DRIVE IMPACT PINS Replacement 5/16 x 3–1/4, Grade 5 Impact Pins and Hexagon Nuts are available by GEHL part number 080699. One package contains eight Bolts and sixteen Nuts.
OFFSET WAGON HITCH An Offset Wagon Hitch is available to reposition the Hitchplate so that the forage box pulls more directly behind the tractor when harvesting row crops. This reduces side draft in muddy fields, so that the Harvester can stay on the rows. Installation instructions are provided with the package of parts.
SAFETY CHAIN NOTE: If the Harvester is going to be transported on a public highway, a Safety Chain should be obtained and installed per details in the Transporting chapter. 121