Sunflower Header: ZhSU-600 or ZhSU-740 - How to Choose for Your Farm

When your farm grows sunflower and the time comes to choose a header, you will likely end up deciding between two models: ZhSU-600 with a 6-meter cutting width and ZhSU-740 with 7.4 meters. Both are part of the Agris Group header lineup and both qualify for the 25% government subsidy - but they suit different conditions.

What Is the Difference Between the Two Models

The main difference is cutting width. ZhSU-600 covers a 6-meter strip per pass, ZhSU-740 covers 7.4 meters. Over a full working day, the wider header covers more area in fewer passes, which directly affects fuel consumption and combine engine hours. On large fields, this difference becomes significant within a single season.

However, a wider cutting width means higher demands on combine power and less convenient operation on fields with narrow headlands or uneven terrain. So the choice between these two models is not a question of quality - it is a question of matching your equipment and your field conditions.

When ZhSU-600 Is the Right Choice

ZhSU-600 is the optimal choice for farms with sunflower areas up to 300-400 hectares. At these volumes it fully meets productivity needs without requiring excessive combine power. If your fields are uneven or headlands are narrow, the more compact header will be easier to maneuver. Price: 680,020 UAH, after the 25% subsidy - 510,015 UAH.

When ZhSU-740 Makes More Sense

ZhSU-740 pays off from 400 hectares of sunflower and above. On large flat fields the 7.4-meter cutting width delivers a real gain in productivity - fewer passes, lower cost per hectare. The header is designed for high-powered combines from 250 HP and reaches its full potential with that class of equipment. Price: 775,500 UAH, after the 25% subsidy - 581,625 UAH.

If Your Area Is Smaller - There Is Another Option

For smaller farms up to 200 hectares it is also worth considering the FIELLDAY 4.6 m at 450,000 UAH - the most compact and affordable model in the lineup. After the 25% subsidy it comes to 337,500 UAH.

How to Get the 25% Government Subsidy

All three sunflower header models from Agris Group qualify for the state agricultural equipment subsidy program. For a step-by-step guide on how to apply, read our article: 25% government subsidy for agricultural equipment 2026.

Do You Also Grow Corn

Agris Group also offers a separate lineup of corn headers - FIELLDAY 6-row and 8-row. How to choose between them is covered in a separate blog article.

If you are not sure which model fits your combine, get in touch with the Agris Group team. We will check compatibility and help you find the best option for your farm and equipment.