Kemper, a renowned German manufacturer based in Stadtlohn, west of Munster, has a history spanning over a century, with a reputation built on its high-performance row-independent headers for self-propelled forage harvesters. These headers are essential for cutting maize and whole-crop blends used in animal feed or AD digesters.
The company offers two key product lines: the compact 300 Pro Series and the larger 400 Series. The 300 Pro Series is designed to be lighter and more compact, with working widths ranging from 3 to 9 meters, making it ideal for smaller operations. In contrast, the 400 Series features larger drums and wider working widths from 4.55 to 9 meters, making it more suitable for harvesting high-yielding crops.
Kemper’s headers are compatible with most harvesters on the market, and many manufacturers even specify Kemper-built units as original equipment. This means many spare parts are interchangeable with those supplied by the manufacturers, providing greater flexibility and ease of maintenance.
For those focused on harvesting grass crops, Kemper offers the C3003 Pick-up system, designed specifically for fitment to Claas harvesters. This system ensures a smoother and more consistent crop flow, utilizing a patented delivery auger system. Key features include oversized chain drives with autolube, 360-degree swivelling support wheels, and a high-lift roller wind-guard that facilitates quick access and removal of crop blockages or metal-detected debris.
The C3003 also includes a pendulum frame that enhances lateral float, reducing contamination and wear. A full-width dust net covers the upper extremity of the pick-up, helping to minimize crop residue buildup and keep dust away from the cab windows, ensuring a cleaner and safer working environment.
Additionally, Kemper offers the ProfiCracker crop processing system, sourced from Scherer Inc. in the USA. This system features the patented “Twin-Cut” spiral-grooved roller profile, which operates with a speed differential of up to 50%. This unique design effectively “scrubs” the crop, cracking maize kernels and splitting or fraying leaves and stalks. With roller diameters ranging from 200 to 280mm, the system is versatile enough to handle both short and long-cut maize as well as whole-crop.
The ProfiCracker’s durable, heavy-duty shafts are supported by bearings that are greased through a central lube system connected to the forager’s existing setup. The lube system is integrated with an air line, ensuring oil is atomized under pressure and distributed effectively into the bearings and slide rails for optimal performance and longevity.