{"id":3540,"date":"2026-03-17T01:21:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T01:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agriculturalgearboxes.top\/?post_type=product&p=3540"},"modified":"2026-03-17T06:28:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T06:28:47","slug":"agricultural-combine-harvester-reversing-gearbox-for-rice-harvesting","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/agriculturalgearboxes.top\/de\/product\/agricultural-combine-harvester-reversing-gearbox-for-rice-harvesting\/","title":{"rendered":"Wendegetriebe f\u00fcr M\u00e4hdrescher zur Reisernte"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rice Harvester Gearbox \u00b7 UK B2B Supplier<\/p>\n

Combine Harvester Reversing Gearbox for Rice Harvester<\/h1>\n

Model EP-1.6Z.03-05 \u2014 purpose-built to eliminate crop blockages, extend machine life, and keep your rice or cereal harvest running without unnecessary interruption.<\/p>\n

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\"LandwirtschaftlichesThe combine harvester reversing gearbox is a mechanically critical component at the heart of every productive rice harvesting operation. Engineered to handle the unforgiving demands of paddy field conditions \u2014 persistent mud, submerged crop stalks, variable moisture, and the unpredictable blockages that disrupt continuous cutting \u2014 this gearbox gives operators the power to reverse the drivetrain instantly, expelling jammed material without manual intervention. Across the UK, where diversified arable farms increasingly include rice-type paddy crops, short-stem varieties, and high-moisture cereals harvested in tight seasonal windows, the ability to maintain throughput during peak harvest hours is not merely convenient \u2014 it directly protects margin. Manufactured to model specification EP-1.6Z.03-05, with a QT450 nodular cast iron housing and 20CrMnTi alloy steel gear shafts, this unit is designed from the ground up to run reliably under full harvest loads, shift after shift, season after season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2699 Product Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Parameter<\/th>\nSpezifikation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Produktname<\/td>\nShort Harvester Reversing Gearbox for Rice Harvester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Model Number<\/td>\nEP-1.6Z.03-05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geh\u00e4usematerial<\/td>\nQT450 Sph\u00e4roguss<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Werkstoff der Zahnwelle<\/td>\n20CrMnTi-Legierungsstahl (einsatzgeh\u00e4rtet und geh\u00e4rtet)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prim\u00e4re Anwendung<\/td>\nRice Harvester \/ Short Combine Harvester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colour Option<\/td>\nFully Customisable (RAL colour on request)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kompatible Marken<\/td>\nKubota, Yanmar, Shibaura, John Deere, CLAAS, Kioti & more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abdichtung<\/td>\nPrecision Oil Seals + Composite Gaskets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anpassung<\/td>\nRatio, shaft, mounting, bearing grade \u2014 all available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2713 Why This Gearbox Makes a Measurable Difference<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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\u26a1 Rapid Jam Clearance<\/h3>\n

In wet paddy conditions or when cutting dense, lodged crop, blockages in the feeder and cutting bar can halt a harvest entirely. The reversing gearbox drives all cutting and threshing components back through the jam point in seconds, expelling the clogged material automatically. There is no need for the operator to dismount, no contact with cutting mechanisms, and no delay beyond the few seconds it takes to activate the shift mechanism and re-engage forward drive. For UK farms working in narrow seasonal windows, this speed of recovery translates directly into additional harvested tonnes per day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\ude80 Reduced Harvester Downtime<\/h3>\n

Persistent stoppages are one of the most damaging sources of productivity loss during any harvest campaign. A single manual blockage clearance may take 15 to 30 minutes once the machine cools, components are inspected, and the crop is physically removed by hand. With this combine harvester reversing gearbox engaged, the entire clearance cycle is measured in seconds. Over a full season of 40 or more harvest days, the cumulative time saving is substantial \u2014 and the reduction in stress placed on adjacent drivetrain components during forced jam extraction extends service intervals and lowers maintenance overhead across the whole machine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udee1 Operator Safety in the Cab<\/h3>\n

UK Health and Safety regulations place a clear duty of care on farm operators and employers regarding machinery interaction. The reversing gearbox removes the most hazardous part of blockage management \u2014 direct contact with rotating cutting mechanisms \u2014 entirely from the workflow. Operators remain seated and in control at all times. For farm businesses operating under formal health and safety management systems or those subject to insurance audits, the ability to demonstrate mechanical blockage clearance as standard practice is a meaningful compliance advantage that reduces incident exposure season on season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udd27 Greater Machine Durability<\/h3>\n

Every time a jam is forced through a cutting or threshing system under load rather than expelled cleanly in reverse, peak shock forces travel through bearings, belts, chains, and concave bars. Over multiple seasons, this cumulative stress contributes to premature wear and expensive mid-harvest breakdowns. The reversing gearbox distributes load more gently during jam recovery, reducing peak stress events. The QT450 housing and carburised 20CrMnTi shafts also absorb vibration and resist surface fatigue in the challenging, wet environments common to rice paddy harvesting and late-season UK cereal cutting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udfc3 Better Field Coverage<\/h3>\n

The ability to manoeuvre in reverse is particularly valuable in fields with awkward boundaries, soft ground corners, or irregular obstacle positions. Rather than making wide forward turns to reposition around a wet patch or missed strip, operators can back up precisely, re-enter the row cleanly, and maximise coverage without additional soil compaction from repeated headland passes. For UK contractors working across multiple farms with varying field shapes \u2014 from the small paddocks of the South-West to the open runs of East Anglian cereal country \u2014 this capability adds meaningful operational efficiency throughout the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2699 Crop Versatility<\/h3>\n

Beyond rice, this combine harvester reversing gearbox performs reliably across wheat, barley, oilseed rape, soybeans, and corn \u2014 any crop that demands precise threshing speed control and blockage management. The gear arrangement accommodates the different torque profiles of high-moisture paddy rice versus dry cereal stalks without requiring mechanical reconfiguration between crops. UK mixed arable operations running multiple crop types through a single harvesting platform benefit particularly from this versatility, avoiding the cost and lead time of machine-specific gearbox changes during harvest season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udd0e How the Reversing Gearbox Works in a Rice Harvester<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Engine torque enters the gearbox through the input shaft, which runs directly from the harvester’s primary drivetrain. Inside the cast iron housing, a precisely arranged gear train \u2014 cut from carburised 20CrMnTi alloy steel \u2014 intercepts this rotational energy and routes it according to the drive mode selected by the operator. In standard forward operation, power passes straight through to the output shaft, driving the cutting bar, feeder, and threshing drum at the designed working speed. The gear mesh angles and tooth profiles are engineered to minimise power loss and reduce noise across the full range of harvesting loads encountered in paddy field conditions.<\/p>\n

When the operator detects a blockage \u2014 typically indicated by a rise in engine load or a change in cutting noise \u2014 they activate the shift mechanism, which repositions a sliding gear element within the train. This repositioning introduces an additional gear mesh that inverts the rotation direction of the output shaft relative to the input. The clutch momentarily decouples engine power during this transition to prevent gear impact, then reconnects cleanly once the reverse gear is fully seated. The entire direction change takes only a few seconds, and the crop material is expelled back through the cutting bar without the machine needing to stop its engine or move significantly from its working position.<\/p>\n

Oil seals and composite gaskets maintain a fully sealed internal environment throughout the working day, keeping all rotating surfaces within the correct lubrication film and protecting the gear train from the fine crop dust, chaff, and moisture contamination that are unavoidable in rice and cereal harvest conditions. The QT450 housing provides the torsional rigidity to contain sudden reverse load spikes without cracking or deforming, a critical requirement when clearing a dense, compacted jam under pressure.<\/p>\n

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Crop & Application Reference \u2014 UK & International Use<\/h3>\n
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Crop<\/th>\nHarvesting Challenge<\/th>\nGetrieberolle<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Rice (Paddy)<\/td>\nWet, muddy, submerged stalks<\/td>\nReverse to expel mud-packed jams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wheat (UK)<\/td>\nLodging & high moisture content<\/td>\nClear dense cut-material blockages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barley (UK)<\/td>\nFine grain, shattering risk<\/td>\nPrecise threshing speed control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oilseed Rape<\/td>\nSlippery stalks, pod shattering<\/td>\nGentle reverse to free cutter bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corn \/ Maize<\/td>\nTough, thick stalks<\/td>\nHandle high torque reversal loads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soybeans<\/td>\nDelicate pods, low clearance<\/td>\nCareful speed management & reversal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udd27 Common Issues & Field Remedies<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Symptom<\/th>\nWahrscheinliche Ursache<\/th>\nEmpfohlene Ma\u00dfnahmen<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Stiff gear shifting<\/td>\nLow or wrong lubricant grade<\/td>\nDrain, refill with specified oil grade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gear slippage under load<\/td>\nWorn or glazed clutch plates<\/td>\nInspect clutch; replace plates & springs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grinding \/ whining noise<\/td>\nFailing bearings or misalignment<\/td>\nCheck alignment, replace bearings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00dcberhitzung des Geh\u00e4uses<\/td>\nOverload or insufficient lubrication<\/td>\nVerify load rating; top up lubricant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00d6laustritt<\/td>\nDamaged seals or gaskets<\/td>\nReplace seals; inspect housing joints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jammed gear train<\/td>\nCrop debris ingress or broken gear<\/td>\nDisassemble, clean, inspect & replace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udf89 Customer Case Study \u2014 Agricultural Contractor, Norfolk, England<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Kunde:<\/strong> Fenbridge Harvest Services Ltd \u2014 King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England
\nMachine:<\/strong> Kubota DC-70G Rice & Cereal Combine Harvester
\nCrops Managed:<\/strong> Winter wheat, spring barley, oilseed rape \u2014 1,100 hectares contracted annually<\/p>\n

Fenbridge Harvest Services approached our technical team in late spring needing a direct replacement for the worn reversing gearbox on their Kubota DC-70G, which had been in continuous service for seven seasons. The original unit was showing bearing noise and increasing difficulty shifting from forward to reverse under load \u2014 a situation that becomes dangerous when a blocking event occurs at the header mid-cut. OEM lead times from their UK dealer were quoted at five to six weeks, which was simply not workable with harvest starting within the month.<\/p>\n

Our engineering team matched the shaft dimensions, gear ratio, and mounting configuration from the technical drawings submitted by Fenbridge’s workshop manager. The replacement unit \u2014 finished to model EP-1.6Z.03-05 specification with upgraded bearing grade \u2014 was dispatched and delivered within nine working days. The gearbox was fitted and operational three days before harvest commenced. Fenbridge reported a completely jam-free barley harvest that year, and the unit has since completed a further two full seasons without any mechanical intervention required. A second unit was ordered the following spring as a strategic standby spare.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2605 Verified Customer Feedback<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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“We run Kubota harvesters across a mix of wheat and barley in Cambridgeshire. The gearbox arrived exactly to drawing spec, dropped straight in, and the shift action is far crisper than the worn OEM unit it replaced. Not a single jam-related stoppage in two full seasons. For the price point compared to the manufacturer’s own parts, this is a genuine working alternative.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Robert Fenn, Farm Manager<\/p>\n

Cambridgeshire, England<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“We needed a custom colour and a different input shaft length for an older Shibaura combine we maintain for a contractor client. The sales team confirmed the changes quickly and the unit came back exactly right first time. Quality of the casting is solid, seals are holding well after one wet season, and the price was competitive versus what we had been quoted elsewhere.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Angela Whitmore, Agricultural Engineer<\/p>\n

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“We operate a contracted rice-type paddy harvesting setup and finding EP-series gearbox spares has always been a problem. This supplier had the spec on file, confirmed compatibility the same day, and got the unit to us in Scotland within 10 days. The 20CrMnTi shaft material is noticeably harder than what came out of the old unit. Very satisfied \u2014 this is now our go-to source for combine gearbox components.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Callum McBride, Machinery Director<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfed Precision Manufacturing & Full Custom Build Capability<\/h2>\n

Our manufacturing operation has been producing agricultural gearboxes continuously for over 18 years, with a specific focus on combine and rice harvester drivetrain components supplied to B2B customers across the United Kingdom, Western Europe, and global export markets. Every unit that leaves our facility is manufactured to documented engineering standards, inspected against dimensional tolerances, and run tested under load before dispatch. We do not supply generic stock catalogue items; every gearbox order is treated as a production build against confirmed specifications.<\/p>\n

The full range of technical parameters is available for customisation on every order: shaft rotation direction, gear transmission ratio, input and output speeds, torque capacity, shaft diameter and spline profile, mounting face configuration, bearing brand (QC, C&U, or NTN), housing colour, and sealing specification. UK agricultural engineering workshops rebuilding older Kubota, Shibaura, Yanmar, or Kioti harvesters frequently benefit from this flexibility, as finding exactly matching OEM parts for machines more than eight years old becomes increasingly difficult through standard dealer channels. Our team can work from customer-supplied drawings, sample components, or existing gearbox units to produce a matched replacement or an improved specification upgrade.<\/p>\n

Beyond combine harvester gearboxes, we manufacture the full spectrum of agricultural drivetrain components: rotary cutter gearboxes, rotary tiller gearboxes, round and square baler gearboxes, feed mixer gearboxes, flail mower gearboxes, lawn mower gearboxes, post hole digger gearboxes, corn header gearboxes, fertiliser spreader and seeder gearboxes, irrigation reel gearboxes, manure spreader gearboxes, hay tedder gearboxes, and PTO shaft assemblies in all standard configurations. This breadth makes us a practical single-source supplier for UK farm machinery dealers and fleet procurement teams managing diverse multi-machine inventories.<\/p>\n

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\u2753 H\u00e4ufig gestellte Fragen<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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\nWhat is the price of a combine harvester reversing gearbox for a Kubota rice harvester, and how can I get a supplier quote in the UK?<\/summary>\n

Pricing depends on specification, bearing grade, customisation requirements, and order quantity. UK agricultural contractors, farm machinery dealers, and engineering workshops can contact our team directly at sales@agriculturalgearboxes.top<\/a> for a full written quote. Volume pricing and ongoing supply agreements are available for fleet operators and dealerships managing multiple machines across England, Scotland, and Wales.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nHow does a reversing gearbox on a rice harvester actually clear a blockage, and when should operators use the reverse function during a working shift?<\/summary>\n

When a blockage forms in the cutting bar or feeder house \u2014 typically indicated by rising engine load or an audible change in cutting noise \u2014 the operator activates the shift mechanism to engage reverse. The gearbox inverts output shaft direction, running all cutting and feeding components backwards through the jam point. This expels the clogged crop material automatically. The function is most frequently needed in wet, high-moisture conditions, cutting dense lodged wheat or barley, or during paddy rice harvesting where mud and submerged stalks are routine.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nWhich rice harvester and combine harvester brands does model EP-1.6Z.03-05 fit, and is it compatible with machines commonly used on UK farms?<\/summary>\n

The EP-1.6Z.03-05 reversing gearbox is designed to match or replace units fitted to Kubota, Yanmar, Shibaura, Kioti, John Deere, CLAAS, New Holland, and Case IH harvesting platforms. For specific UK machine models, we recommend sharing the machine model number and existing gearbox dimensions with our engineering team, who will confirm compatibility or configure a matched specification within one working day.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nWhere can I find a reliable combine harvester gearbox supplier who delivers quickly to Scotland, England, or Wales during harvest season?<\/summary>\n

We supply directly to farm addresses, agricultural engineering workshops, and machinery dealerships throughout mainland UK. Standard delivery from order confirmation to UK delivery is typically 8 to 14 working days. Express lead times are available for urgent pre-harvest requirements. Email sales@agriculturalgearboxes.top<\/a> with your specification and required date to confirm current availability and dispatch options.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nWhat materials are the housing and gear shaft made from in this gearbox, and how well do they hold up in the wet, muddy conditions of UK autumn harvesting?<\/summary>\n

The housing is manufactured from QT450 nodular cast iron, chosen for its high rigidity, vibration absorption, and resistance to impact cracking \u2014 properties that matter when sudden jam reversal loads pass through the housing at peak torque. Gear shafts are machined from 20CrMnTi alloy steel and then carburised and surface-hardened to resist wear and surface fatigue. This material combination performs reliably through the extended wet operating shifts typical of UK autumn cereal and paddy harvesting conditions across multiple consecutive seasons.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nCan the gear ratio, shaft dimensions, or mounting configuration of this combine harvester reversing gearbox be customised for a specific UK machine or bespoke harvester build?<\/summary>\n

Full customisation is available on every order. Our engineering team can adjust gear transmission ratio, shaft diameter and spline specification, input\/output speed, torque rating, mounting face dimensions, bearing brand, housing colour, and sealing configuration. This service is actively used by UK agricultural engineering workshops, custom harvester builders, and dealerships requiring matched replacement units for older machines where OEM parts are no longer readily available. Provide your drawings or a sample unit and we will engineer a matched solution from scratch.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Talk to Our Engineering Team Today<\/h3>\n

UK grain farmers, rice harvester operators, agricultural machinery dealers, and farm engineers are welcome to contact us for specifications, compatibility checks, custom design consultations, and competitive quotations.<\/p>\n

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