<div class="compare-table-wrap" data-base-model-id="main-520765"><div class="compare-top"><div class="compare-top-left"><div class="compare-top-title">Specs & Compare</div><div class="compare-top-subtitle">Select up to 4 models to compare specifications</div></div><div class="compare-top-models"><div class="cm-card" data-model-id="main-520765"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">RDF 40</div><div class="cm-name">Rigid Draper Flex Knife</div></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-3208"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">RD30F (Model year 2025)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-3208" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-3205"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">RD35F (Model year 2025)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-3205" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-3207"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">RD45F (Model year 2025)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-3207" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="compare-add-card"><div class="compare-add-label">ADD MODEL</div><select class="compare-select" data-max="4"><option value="">--Please Select--</option><option value="3208">John Deere - RD30F (Model year 2025)</option><option value="3205">John Deere - RD35F (Model year 2025)</option><option value="3207">John Deere - RD45F (Model year 2025)</option></select></div></div></div><table class="compare-table"><colgroup><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"></colgroup><thead><tr class="compare-meta-row"><th></th><th data-model-id="main-520765"></th><th data-model-id="rm-3208"></th><th data-model-id="rm-3205"></th><th data-model-id="rm-3207"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Platform</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Rigid frame flexible cutterbar</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Rigid frame flexible cutterbar</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Rigid frame flexible cutterbar</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Rigid frame flexible cutterbar</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Cutterbar</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutterbar Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Straight-line knife drive system. Cutterbar vertical flex: 7.5 in. (190 mm)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Straight-line knife drive system<br/>Cutterbar vertical flex: 190 mm<br/>7.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Straight-line knife drive system<br/>Cutterbar vertical flex: 190 mm<br/>7.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Straight-line knife drive system<br/>Cutterbar vertical flex: 190 mm<br/>7.5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutterbar Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">12.19 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h">9.14 m<br/>30 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">10.67 m<br/>35 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">13.72 m<br/>45 ft</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutterbar Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">40 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">9.14 m<br/>30 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">10.67 m<br/>35 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">13.72 m<br/>45 ft</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Knife Drive</td><td class="cc cc-model">Double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar: 4 in. (10.2 cm)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar: 10.2 cm<br/>4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar: 10.2 cm<br/>4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar: 10.2 cm<br/>4 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Knife Drive</td><td class="cc cc-model">10.2 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar: 10.2 cm<br/>4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar: 10.2 cm<br/>4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar: 10.2 cm<br/>4 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Knife Drive</td><td class="cc cc-model">4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar: 10.2 cm<br/>4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar: 10.2 cm<br/>4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Double-cut, dual-drive, shaft-driven cutterbar: 10.2 cm<br/>4 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Knife Speed</td><td class="cc cc-model">X Series Combine: 520 cycles/min; S-Series Combine: 490 cycles/min</td><td class="cc cc-model h">X Series Combine: 520 cycles/min<br/>S-Series Combine: 490 cycles/min</td><td class="cc cc-model h">X Series Combine: 520 cycles/min<br/>S-Series Combine: 490 cycles/min</td><td class="cc cc-model h">X Series Combine: 520 cycles/min<br/>S-Series Combine: 490 cycles/min</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Base Skid Shoe Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">3.8 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3.8 cm<br/>1.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3.8 cm<br/>1.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3.8 cm<br/>1.5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Base Skid Shoe Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">1.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3.8 cm<br/>1.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3.8 cm<br/>1.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3.8 cm<br/>1.5 in.</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Pickup Reel</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Fingers</td><td class="cc cc-model">Nylon</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base: nylon<br/>Optional: steel</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Nylon</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Nylon</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Number Of Slats</td><td class="cc cc-model">6</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base: six bat poly<br/>Optional: steel tine</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Six bat poly</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Six bat poly</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reel Diameter</td><td class="cc cc-model">106.7 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reel Diameter</td><td class="cc cc-model">42 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Height Control</td><td class="cc cc-model">Hydraulic</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Hydraulic</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Hydraulic</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Hydraulic</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Speed Control</td><td class="cc cc-model">Hydraulic rpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Hydraulic from cab (side belts only)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Hydraulic from cab (side belts only)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Hydraulic from cab (side belts only)</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reel Lift</td><td class="cc cc-model">72 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">72 cm<br/>28.3 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">72 cm<br/>28.3 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">72 cm<br/>28.3 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reel Lift</td><td class="cc cc-model">28.3 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">72 cm<br/>28.3 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">72 cm<br/>28.3 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">72 cm<br/>28.3 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reel Fore And Aft</td><td class="cc cc-model">35.9 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">35.9 cm<br/>14.1 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">35.9 cm<br/>14.1 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">35.9 cm<br/>14.1 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reel Fore And Aft</td><td class="cc cc-model">14.1 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">35.9 cm<br/>14.1 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">35.9 cm<br/>14.1 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">35.9 cm<br/>14.1 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reel Resume</td><td class="cc cc-model">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reel Reverse</td><td class="cc cc-model">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Operating Speeds - Minimum</td><td class="cc cc-model">6 rpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Operating Speeds - Maximum</td><td class="cc cc-model">70 rpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Draper Belts</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Draper Belt Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">101.6 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Draper Belt Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">40 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Belt Depth</td><td class="cc cc-model">101.2 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">101.2 cm<br/>39.8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">101.2 cm<br/>39.8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">101.2 cm<br/>39.8 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Belt Depth</td><td class="cc cc-model">39.8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">101.2 cm<br/>39.8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">101.2 cm<br/>39.8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">101.2 cm<br/>39.8 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cleat Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">1.9 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Cross belt cleat height: 19.05 mm<br/>0.75 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">19.05 mm<br/>0.75 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">19.05 mm<br/>0.75 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cleat Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.75 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Cross belt cleat height: 19.05 mm<br/>0.75 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">19.05 mm<br/>0.75 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">19.05 mm<br/>0.75 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Operating Speed - Minimum</td><td class="cc cc-model">3.3 fps</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Operating Speed - Maximum</td><td class="cc cc-model">11.5 fps</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Operating Speed - Minimum</td><td class="cc cc-model">1 m/s</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Speed Control</td><td class="cc cc-model">Hydraulic from cab (side belts only)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Hydraulic from cab (side belts only)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Hydraulic from cab (side belts only)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Hydraulic from cab (side belts only)</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Center Belt Reverse</td><td class="cc cc-model">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Operating Speed - Maximum</td><td class="cc cc-model">3.5 m/s</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Feed Drum</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Diameter</td><td class="cc cc-model">41.4 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Diameter</td><td class="cc cc-model">16.3 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">106.7 cm<br/>42 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Feed Drum Fingers</td><td class="cc cc-model">Heavy-duty and round with breakaway notch and retainer; Diameter: 0.625 in. (16 mm)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Heavy-duty and round with breakaway notch and retainer<br/>Diameter: 16 mm<br/>0.625 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Heavy-duty and round with breakaway notch and retainer<br/>Diameter: 16 mm<br/>0.625 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Heavy-duty and round with breakaway notch and retainer<br/>Diameter: 16 mm<br/>0.625 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Feed Drum Fingers</td><td class="cc cc-model">16 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Heavy-duty and round with breakaway notch and retainer<br/>Diameter: 16 mm<br/>0.625 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Heavy-duty and round with breakaway notch and retainer<br/>Diameter: 16 mm<br/>0.625 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Heavy-duty and round with breakaway notch and retainer<br/>Diameter: 16 mm<br/>0.625 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Feed Drum Fingers</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.625 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Heavy-duty and round with breakaway notch and retainer<br/>Diameter: 16 mm<br/>0.625 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Heavy-duty and round with breakaway notch and retainer<br/>Diameter: 16 mm<br/>0.625 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Heavy-duty and round with breakaway notch and retainer<br/>Diameter: 16 mm<br/>0.625 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Number Of Fingers</td><td class="cc cc-model">21</td><td class="cc cc-model h">21</td><td class="cc cc-model h">21</td><td class="cc cc-model h">21</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Auger Finger Platform</td><td class="cc cc-model">Triple chevron, retracting</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Triple chevron, retracting</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Triple chevron, retracting</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Triple chevron, retracting</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Finger Reach</td><td class="cc cc-model">15.2 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">152 mm<br/>6 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">152 mm<br/>6 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">152 mm<br/>6 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Finger Reach</td><td class="cc cc-model">6 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">152 mm<br/>6 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">152 mm<br/>6 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">152 mm<br/>6 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Drum/Auger Reverse</td><td class="cc cc-model">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Operating Speed, RPM - Minimum</td><td class="cc cc-model">200 rpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Operating Speed, RPM - Maximum</td><td class="cc cc-model">240 rpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Center Cleanout Door</td><td class="cc cc-model">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Header Height Sensing</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Electrohydraulic</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Rigid frame flexible cutterbar</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Rigid frame flexible cutterbar</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Rigid frame flexible cutterbar</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Header Height Sensing On The Ground</td><td class="cc cc-model">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Base</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Header Height Sensing Off The Ground</td><td class="cc cc-model">Optional: four sensors</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Optional: three sensors</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Optional: four sensors</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Optional: four sensors</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Top Auger</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Optional: hydraulic drive</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Rigid frame flexible cutterbar</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Rigid frame flexible cutterbar</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Rigid frame flexible cutterbar</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Size</td><td class="cc cc-model">45.7 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">45.7 cm<br/>18 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">45.7 cm<br/>18 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">45.7 cm<br/>18 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Size</td><td class="cc cc-model">18 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">45.7 cm<br/>18 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">45.7 cm<br/>18 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">45.7 cm<br/>18 in.</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Dimensions</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Platform Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">13.1 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h">10.07 m<br/>33 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">11.6 m<br/>38.05 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">14.6 m<br/>47.9 ft</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Platform Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">43 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">10.07 m<br/>33 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">11.6 m<br/>38.05 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">14.6 m<br/>47.9 ft</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Operating Depth</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.74 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h">With dividers: 2.74 m<br/>9 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">With dividers: 2.74 m<br/>9 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">With dividers: 2.74 m<br/>9 ft</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Operating Depth</td><td class="cc cc-model">9 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">With dividers: 2.74 m<br/>9 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">With dividers: 2.74 m<br/>9 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">With dividers: 2.74 m<br/>9 ft</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Width, Field Position</td><td class="cc cc-model">13.1 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Width, Field Position</td><td class="cc cc-model">43 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">12.2 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Additional Information</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Date Collected</td><td class="cc cc-model">2020-06-15</td><td class="cc cc-model h">15 June 2020</td><td class="cc cc-model h">15 June 2020</td><td class="cc cc-model h">15 June 2020</td></tr></tbody></table></div>
