If you use a combine to harvest corn, you understand that corn head snouts are essential components and play a critical role in guiding corn stalks into the combine for efficient harvesting. The choice of snout can impact your harvest efficiency and overall yield.

The Advantages of Poly Corn Head Snouts Over Metal Snouts

Traditionally made from metal, corn head snouts are increasingly made from poly materials due to their numerous advantages. If you haven’t considered poly snouts, here are some reasons why you should.

Durability and Longevity

Poly snouts are made from high-density polyethylene, a material known for its durability and impact resistance. Unlike metal snouts, which can dent, bend, or rust over time, poly snouts maintain their structural integrity even under harsh conditions. This resistance to impact and corrosion extends the lifespan of poly snouts, reducing the need for frequent replacements and maintenance.

Weight and Fuel Efficiency

Poly snouts’ lighter weight is a significant advantage over their metal counterparts. Poly materials are much lighter than steel or aluminum, making the corn head snouts easier to handle and install and reducing the combined harvester’s overall weight. This reduction in weight translates to lower fuel consumption, offering cost savings and increased efficiency during the harvesting process.

Performance in Various Conditions

Poly corn head snouts excel in diverse field conditions. Their smooth surface prevents stalk sticking and bunching in wet conditions, while their flexibility reduces cob loss and ear bounce in dry conditions. The design of poly snouts also facilitates better handling of downed corn, ensuring a smooth transition from the crop into the head. This versatility makes poly snouts reliable for farmers facing varying harvesting environments.

Maintenance and Ease of Use

Maintenance is another area where poly snouts have a clear advantage. Metal snouts require regular painting and rust prevention treatments, whereas poly snouts do not. Poly snouts are designed to be easily cleaned and maintained, often featuring quick-release mechanisms that allow easy removal and reattachment. This ease of maintenance reduces downtime and ensures that the harvesting equipment remains in optimal condition throughout the season.

Cost-Effectiveness

Poly snouts are generally more cost-effective than metal snouts. The initial cost of poly snouts is typically lower, and the reduced need for maintenance and replacements further contributes to their cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the fuel savings achieved due to the lighter weight of poly snouts add to their overall economic benefits.

GVL Poly Corn Snouts Are a Superior Choice For Farmers

While poly snouts, in general, offer numerous advantages over metal snouts, not all poly snouts are created equal. GVL Poly snouts stand out for several reasons, delivering superior performance, durability, and value.

If you purchased your equipment used and are not sure whether or not the combine has GVL Poly Corn Head Snouts, look for the GVL Poly logo. They will also have white wear points—these are the small pieces on the end of the snout – for better visibility of the snout tip. If you aren’t using GVL Poly Corn Snouts, here are a few reasons to consider them.

Exclusive Poly Blend

GVL Poly snouts are manufactured using an exclusive poly blend designed for maximum strength and flexibility. This proprietary blend enhances the durability and impact resistance of the snouts, ensuring they can withstand the rigors of the harvesting process without compromising their structural integrity.

UV Protection and Color Stability

One of the standout features of GVL Poly snouts is their color stability. GVL uses a unique color blending process that integrates UV protectant inhibitors into the poly material. This process prevents color fading, ensuring that the snouts maintain their appearance and visibility even after prolonged exposure to sunlight. The UV protection also contributes to the longevity of the snouts.

Enhanced Performance Features

GVL Poly snouts are designed with features that enhance harvesting performance. The deep snout shoulders improve the harvesting process by reducing butt shelling and minimizing cob loss. The low-profile design is particularly effective in handling downed corn, providing a smooth transition from the crop into the head. Additionally, GVL Poly snouts come with molded-in threaded inserts for mounting rubber ear savers, Headsight® auto steer, and header height control units, further improving their functionality.

Cost and Efficiency

GVL Poly snouts cost 50% less than OEM poly or replacement metal snouts. Unlike other poly snouts that require some assembly, GVL Poly corn snouts are shipped fully assembled with complete hardware kits. The quick installation process further reduces costs and downtime, making GVL Poly snouts a cost-effective solution for farmers. Series II features a space-saving folding design that allows the snouts to hinge up and out of the way for maintenance, making it easier to access and clean the combine

Proven Field Performance

GVL Poly snouts have undergone decades of field testing, proving their reliability and performance in real-world conditions. Farmers have consistently reported improved harvesting efficiency and reduced downtime when using GVL Poly snouts. This proven track record of success sets GVL Poly snouts apart from other options on the market.

Customer Support and Availability

GVL Poly snouts are distributed exclusively through May Wes, ensuring customers receive reliable support and easy access to replacement parts and accessories. The commitment to customer satisfaction and the availability of high-quality products make GVL Poly corn snouts a trusted choice for farmers.

Our poly snouts are available in rigid and jack knife designs for 15, 20, 22, 30, 36, and 38-inch row spacing. In some cases, the entire snout doesn’t have to be replaced. GVL Poly corn snouts will interface with Case IH 3400/3200/2400/2200, New Holland 98D/98C/96C/99c, and John Deere 600 snouts.