A four-point independent suspension delivers a smoother, more comfortable ride. The W170 has four coil-spring shock absorbers working in conjunction with fore-aft and side-to-side stabilizers to minimize cab roll. The shocks are placed at each corner of the cab so the entire cab can go up or down from the resting position. This suspension makes the W170 one of the most comfortable cabs in the industry.
Draper visibility
Visibility to the entire platform
The large, wide-front glass and cab positioned forward and above the platform give excellent visibility to the cutterbar and incoming crop across the widest platforms. This allows ease of operation and maximum productivity even in the toughest cutting conditions.
Lighting with beacon and light-emitting diode (LED) option
Exterior lighting
Rear lighting
Side/rear adjustable lighting
Lighting and markings
LED lighting is used to give the operator excellent visibility when operating at nighttime or in low-visibility conditions.
An optional HID lighting package is available with the base cab. Optional warning beacon lights are available, providing additional visibility during transport.
An optional reverser is available on the W170. It is easily activated from the operator’s station to clear the platform of plugs that may occur.
On the D1500 Draper Platforms, the reverser slowly reverses the knife drive and optional hay conditioner, if equipped, to clear plugs. The reverser is highly recommended when using the optional hay conditioner with the D1500 Platforms.
Attaching and detaching platforms is easy, allowing fast and narrow draper transport and the ability to quickly change from hay to grain harvest. This allows those with diverse operations to use the machine for more hours annually, spreading out their costs.
A hose management system is conveniently located in one spot, housing two hydraulic and one electrical connection.
Swing arm with connections
Connecting all hydraulic and electrical connections
Hydraulic and electrical connections are compatible with the D400 Series draper heads, and 100A Series auger heads.
An optional self-alignment kit comes with the hydraulic center link, making attaching and detaching a breeze for those who move fields frequently or want the ease of attaching. This kit gives the capability to move the center link up and down with a cylinder under the cab controlled by the reel fore-aft buttons on the multifunction control lever.
Lower lift arms with draper boot attached
Quick-attach lower lift arms
Quick-attach 1100A Auger Platform
Quick-attach D1500 Draper platform
The pin on the lower lift arms allows for easy changeover from draper to auger platforms and also for changing from wide draper in-field operation to narrow transport.
Springs and float-fine adjust
Springs are easily adjustable. Simply raise the platform to relieve spring pressure and turn the bolt to adjust the leverage on the springs. This allows changing platforms quickly and easily.
The float-fine adjust is in base equipment for the W170. It uses a small hydraulic cylinder to adjust spring length and force independently on each side. This also allows changing the platform float for varying field conditions on the go and has three memory positions from which to select. The float-fine adjust also allows rebalancing the platform when using the deck-shift feature by using the same controls on the armrest.
Transport wider draper platforms with ease and control using the ballast box and the D1500 with an integrated transport system.
Ballast box with seven-pin connector
Transporting the D1535
It also enables narrow transport when used with a D1500 Draper Platform with the integrated slow-speed transport system. The ballast box shifts weight onto the drive tires for traction and control when in transport. It also has a hitch for attaching and towing the D1500 Platform. It is required to have the electrical wiring harness and hitch pin kit to provide a seven-pin connector on the ballast box for lighting. This provides the W170 and D1500 Platform with visibility for safe transport.
W170 Self-Propelled Windrower
The W170 Self-Propelled Windrower provides precise control with the AutoTrac Universal 300 (ATU 300). It delivers improved line acquisition and online accuracy to increase performance and lower cost of operation.
Can be ordered from the factory
Select ATU 300 guidance system when ordering the machine to make the W170 AutoTrac ready. The W170 is compatible with the StarFire™ 3000 and newer receivers. A G5 Universal Cornerpost Display can also be ordered when configuring the W170.
AutoTrac Universal 300 kit includes:
Display (cornerpost mount)
An optional G5 Universal cornerpost display is available, offering enhanced machine performance monitoring and seamless integration with precision farming systems such as AutoTrac when paired with the ATU300 Kit.
The G5 Universal Display includes:
Receiver
StarFire 7500 Universal Receiver – SF1
StarFire 7500Universal Receiver SF-RTK 1
StarFire 7500 Universal Receiver with RTK (Base Station) Permanent License
AutoTrac Universal 300 on the W170 Self-Propelled Windrowers is compatible with the G5 Universal Display. If not purchased from the factory at time of machine order, refer to the Precision Ag Technologies Sales Manual and Price Page for ordering information.
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